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The 4 Best Balloon Flights in France

4 tours  ·  from $278 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 balloon flights worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau - From Amboise pickup to the launch field
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Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

1.Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 260 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $308Our pick

Float over Loire Valley vineyards and châteaux on a 1-hour sunrise or sunset balloon flight with pickup, champagne, and a certificate.

“Tom, our hot air balloon pilot, was both professional and informative. With a good sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves floating over the Loire River and Valley! Thank you.”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France - What happens at the Saint-Georges-sur-Cher meeting point
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Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

2.Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $277Best value

Float over Château de Chenonceau in a peaceful Loire Valley balloon flight, followed by local wine, cheese, and a traditional certificate ceremony.

“Amazing experience! It was in my bucketlist. Breathtaking! It had to be rescheduled for the following day due to weather but totally worth it Recommend 100%”

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Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier - Lavender views from mid-June to mid-July
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Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

3.Provence Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Forcalquier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $313

Ride a hot-air balloon over Provence from Forcalquier, with hilltop villages, lavender-season views, expert pilots, and a regional toast.

“Efficient and. Knowledgeable staff, expertly flown and charming. Lovely champagne toast to cap it off. Thanks for a great experience!”

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Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau - What happens before takeoff
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Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

4.Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $313

Float over Fontainebleau Forest for an hour, watch the balloon inflate, toast the flight with champagne, and visit the royal château.

“it was a life-time experience. talk about the balloon flight itself - the view was fantastic as we were blessed with very good weather. But i would like to bring to both the operator and viator 2 issues: the appointment time advertised on viator was 6:30pm, but the actual flight time started at 1630hrs. it could easily trap people from other region of the world that are not too used to 24hrs time listing. second, the operator indicated the meeting point at carrefour of Av de Maintenon. it could easily leads not french speakers to relate the meeting point to supermarket carrefour. can we change the meeting point description to…”

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