Château de Chenonceau in a hot air balloon
Enjoy a magical experience as you fly over the Loire Valley’s most famous Château: Château de Chenonceau
We'll see you in Chenonceaux * at sunrise or sunset, the best times of the day, when the weather is at its calmest!
You’ll experience 3 hours of magic and adventure with our balloonist and his crewman:
Your flight schedule:
-Preparation and inflation of the hot-air balloon, the breathtaking moment when the envelope comes to life and takes shape
-Flight lasting about an hour, borne on the wind and providing the most beautiful panoramic views of the Loire Valley and its Châteaux. You’ll have plenty of time to discover nature and its wildlife.
- Landing, a convivial experience with everyone helping to fold up the balloon.
-Then enjoy a glass of Champagne and share emotions with our team
Return by to your departure point by 4-wheel drive.
*depending on wind direction, take-off can be from Amboise in order to provide you with the most beautiful panoramic views
+ Last-minute flight information
The flight departs from the heliport in Neuvy-le-Roi, north of Tours
Number of passengers on board: 4 to 6 people
Public: Flight accessible to everyone, children from 4 years old (accompanied by an adult)
Clothing: Casual attire advised. Please leave your bags in your vehicle.
Check-in is required 20 minutes prior to the flight time specified on your boarding pass
When you arrive at the heliport, present yourboarding pass and ID to our hostess to check in
You will be given a pre-flight safety briefing
+ Terms and Conditions of sale, postponement and cancellation
- Payment terms:
Full payment is requested at the time of order (by credit card or holiday vouchers)
You can pay in 2 instalments at no extra charge, by credit card via our secure platform
- Extended Validity Option:
If you would like to extend the validity of your ticket, choose the and get an additional year in which to make your flight
- Deferral and cancellation option:
You can subscribe to acancellation option when ordering or booking a date, enabling you to postpone your flight or be reimbursed in case of definitive cancellation on your part (see terms and conditions)
+ Last-minute flight booking conditions
The fare is only valid for the proposed slot (date and time)
The ticket is non-refundable and non-exchangeable
In case of no-show at check-in time, the ticket will be lost
+ Château de Chenonceau
This is one of the jewels of Loire Valley architecture, with its 2-storey gallery spanning the Cher.
France’s most visited privately-owned monument , it’s also one of the most beautiful Châteaux to fly over by helicopter or hot-air balloon.
Crown Property and then royal residence, Château de Chenonceau is a truly outstanding site due to its highly unusual design.
(Ladies’ Château), built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, and beautified successively by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de’ Medici, Chenonceau was saved from the ravages of the French Revolution by Madame Dupin.
The woman’s touch is present everywhere, preserving it from conflicts and wars and making it a haven place of peace since its creation.
+ Privatize your balloon
Enjoy quality time with your loved ones by privatizing your hot-air balloon:
- With a capacity of 4, 8 or 12 passenger seats
- Choose your flight date (flights possible all year round)
- Take off from the location of your choice: hotel, home, Château, etc.
Would you like more information? contact us by phone at 0247248144 or by email info@airtouraine.fr
+ The Loire Châteaux by hot-air balloon
Enjoy a magical balloon flight over the Loire Châteaux!
In order to discover the Loire Châteaux by hot-air balloon, we make rendezvous near the most beautiful Châteaux: Chenonceau or Amboise.
Hot-air balloon rides are at the whim of the wind, the departure point is chosen with a view to optimizing your chances of flying over one or more Châteaux by hot-air balloon: Chenonceau, Amboise, Chaumont, Montrichard, etc.
We have several aerostations around Chenonceaux.
In Amboise, your hot-air balloon tour will depart from Ile d'Or at the foot of Château d’Amboise.
+ Château d'Amboise
Overlooking the Loire, Château d' 'Amboise was the kings of France residence during the Renaissance
at the dawn of the Renaissance, the mighty medieval fortress of Amboise became a royal residence during the reigns of Kings Charles VIII and François I .
The Court included numerous European scholars and artists who stayed there at the sovereigns’ invitation, including Leonardo da Vinci, who lies in the Château's Chapel.
This panoramic flight introduces you to one of French History’s iconic sites , much appreciated by tourists, who enjoy flying over Château d'Amboise in a helicopter or hot-air balloon.
It boasts imposing cavalier towers, and beautiful panoramic gardens overlooking the Loire
+ Château de Chaumont
Between Blois and Amboise, Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire is a true Belvedere on the wild Loire, a real marvel due to its gardens.
It provides one of the most beautiful views of the Royal River. Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, which now covers 32 hectares, welcomes more than 400,000 visitors a year.
