Helicopter flight Angers - Loire et Vignes

Flight time: +/- 40 minutes
Flights April to October
Other period : 02 47 24 81 44

Individual tickets

Cancellation options


Amount incl. VAT 349

Private flights

If you would like to reserve a flight date, please contact our sales department on 02.47.24.81.44 or by e-mail at info@airtouraine.fr.

Cancellation options


Amount incl. VAT 349
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Panoramic flight to Angers - Châteaux and vineyards of Layon

Treat yourself to a 40-minute panoramic helicopter flight in Angers, departing fromAngers Loire airport. On this Grand Tour of Angers, you'll discover the most beautiful châteaux on the outskirts of Angers and the Layon vineyards, famous for their sweet and syrupy wines.

Between castles, green valleys, Loire villages and vineyards, this helicopter flight over Anjou and Layon is one of the most complete tours available from Angers. It's the ideal way to experience a real aerial journey without taking a full hour tour.

Your helicopter flight from Angers-Loire airport

Welcome and check-in at Angers Loire Airport

Your helicopter flight from Angers airport starts at theAngers Loire Aéroport hub in Marcé, some 25 km northeast of Angers. Access is easy:

  • via theA11 (exit n°12 Seiches-sur-le-Loir, then D766 direction Tours/Blois/Baugé),
  • from Paris / Le Mans via the A11 (exit n°12),
  • from Tours / Saumur via the A85 then the A11 (exit n°12).

The Angers-Loire airport parking lot is free and located at the foot of the terminal, making it easy to organize your first flight.

Once on site, our team will welcome you, check your tickets and accompany you to the boarding area for your Grand tour of Angers - Châteaux et vignes du Layon.

Safety briefing and installation on board

Before take-off, your professional pilot will give you a full safety briefing: instructions to follow, duration of the flight, trajectory over the châteaux and vineyards of the Layon.

You'll then board one of our Bell 206 helicopters (JetRanger or LongRanger), the benchmark for panoramic flights. A headset with microphone allows you to listen to the pilot's commentary and chat with other passengers.

Take-off: 40 minutes over Angers, the châteaux and vineyards of the Layon region

Take-off marks the start of your panoramic flight over Angers. You'll soon be flying over the city of Angers, its neighborhoods, the Maine River and the Angevin countryside. The flight continues west and south, past castles and vineyards.

On this helicopter flight of the Loire and Layon castles, you will discover :

  • the city of Angers and its surrounding area,
  • Château du Plessis-Bourré, surrounded by its moat,
  • Château du Plessis-Macé,
  • Château de Serrant, one of Anjou's finest châteaux,
  • the Loire and the Layon vineyards that stretch across the hillsides,
  • Château de Brissac, the "giant of the Loire Valley",
  • Château de Montgeoffroy, an elegant 18th-century residence.

Your pilot will comment on the flight, draw your attention to the most beautiful viewpoints and leave you time to take your own photos and videos. In 40 minutes, you'll experience a real aerial journey over the Anjou region, with its heritage and wine-growing landscapes.

Back to Angers and souvenir photos

The Grand Tour d'Angers ends with a return to Angers Loire airport. Here you can take souvenir photos in front of the helicopter, and chat with the pilot about the flight, the castles overflown and helicopter aviation.

Highlights of the Grand tour d'Angers - Layon flight

  • A complete panoramic tour: a 40-minute flight to discover Angers, the castles of Anjou and the Layon vineyards.
  • A concentration of châteaux and landscapes: Plessis-Bourré, Plessis-Macé, Serrant, Brissac, Montgeoffroy, the Loire and wine-growing hillsides.
  • A convenient start: Angers Loire airport is easily accessible via the A11 and D766, with free parking at the foot of the terminal.
  • A 100% safe flight: professional pilot, systematic safety briefing and a fleet of helicopters maintained to exacting standards.
  • An experience to give or to treat yourself: ideal for a birthday, a Christmas present, a surprise for couples or families.

Air Touraine, specialist in helicopter flights in Anjou and the Loire Valley

Based in the Loire Valley for over 45 years, Air Touraine is an airline specializing in helicopter sightseeing flights and chateau overflights. We operate from several locations, including Angers Loire Aéroport, Tours Airport and our heliport at Neuvy-le-Roi.

Our flights are operated by a company registered with the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC ) for public passenger transport. Our homogeneous fleet of Bell 206 JetRangers and LongRangers is renowned for its stability, reliability and panoramic comfort, ideal for tourist flights.

Air Touraine is also committed to a CSR and environmental approach with the Green Flag project, to reconcile the pleasure of flying with respect for the areas we fly over, notably the Loire Valley and the Layon vineyards.

Practical information for your Layon helicopter flight

  • Flight time: +/- 40 minutes
  • Departure : Angers Loire Aéroport (Marcé, 49140)
  • Period: flights from April to October (other periods: please contact us)
  • Packages: individual tickets (adult, child, duo offer) and private flights for up to 6 passengers (see price table above).
  • Age: accessible to children aged 3 and over (ideal for families, please contact us for younger children).
  • Physical conditions: no special requirements for this flight. Please inform us of any special circumstances (reduced mobility, weight over 115 kg, etc.) so that we can adapt boarding arrangements.
  • Tickets: valid for 18 months from date of purchase.
  • Cancellation options: cancellation and/or postponement options can be purchased at the time of booking (see "Cancellation options" above).
  • Weather: in the event of fog, strong wind or heavy rain, the flight may be postponed to ensure the safety and quality of the panorama.
  • Parking: Angers-Loire airport parking lot is free and directly accessible from the terminal.

Who is this panoramic flight in Angers for?

This helicopter tour of Angers is designed for all those who want a complete aerial experience over the Anjou region:

  • an exceptional gift for a birthday or retirement,
  • a couple's weekend in Anjou, with a truly memorable activity,
  • a family surprise (parents, children, grandparents),
  • an EVJF/EVG or a special moment with friends,
  • a corporate reward or customer gift.

You can choose an individual ticket or a private flight to enjoy this experience only with your loved ones.

Book your panoramic flight in Angers - Châteaux et vignes du Layon

To book your Layon helicopter flight from Angers:

  1. Choose your formula on this page: individual ticket, duo offer or private flight.
  2. Confirm your order online and receive your ticket, valid for 18 months.
  3. Contact our team or use our online schedule to book your flight to Angers Loire Airport.

Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have:

Treat yourself to the magic of a helicopter flight over Anjou and discover Angers, its châteaux and the Layon vineyards as you've never seen them before: from the sky.

Address:
Angers Loire Aéroport, 49140 Marcé

 

Road access:
From Angers (A11)

Exit n°12 towards Seiches-sur-le-Loir
Continue on the D766 Tours/Blois/Baugé

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From Paris/Le Mans (A11)

Exit n°12 towards Seiches-sur-le-Loir
Continue on the D766 Tours/Blois/Baugé

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From Tours/Saumur (A85)

Take the A85 towards Angers/Saumur
Then join the A11 towards Paris/Le Mans
Take exit n°12 and continue on the D766 Tours/Blois/Baugé

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Public transport
ANJOU BUS LINE 2 B

For more information www.anjoubus.fr
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ANGERS SAINT-LAUD TGV STATION
Angers Saint-Laud station is a 20-minute drive from the airport.
For more information, please visit the official SNCF website.

1/How many passengers aboard the helicopter?

Your professional pilot and his assistant will take you on board a 4 or 6-seater passenger helicopter.

Our helicopters are Bell 206

Our airline is civil aviation certified

2/ What are the weather conditions for a helicopter flight?

Only fog, strong wind or heavy rain can cause you to postpone your helicopter ride.

Flight times may vary according to weather conditions.

3/ Can families take the flight?

Of course, children aged 3 and over are welcome. The helicopters have a capacity of 4 or 6 passenger seats, ideal for a magical moment in the air with the whole family.

4/Helicopter baptism: what are the stages of the flight?

When you book your flight on airtouraine.fr, you will receive a boarding pass.

This must be presented to our hostess on the day of your flight, together with your identity card.

Check-in takes place 20 minutes before your flight.

After a safety briefing, you'll take your place on board.

Our experienced pilot will take you on a thrilling ride through breathtaking scenery.

Onlanding, our staff will escort you to a secure area.

5/ Helicopter: pilot qualifications?

Would you like to learn to fly and become a pilot?

A profession that many dream of!

Our captains are licensed pilots.

They are trained in flight schools by instructors. To earn their pilot's license, pilots must successfully complete theoretical and practical training.

Young licensed pilots who join us build up their flying hours during missions supervised by our instructor pilot.

Once they have acquired a certain number of solo flying hours, young pilots are "released" and become captains of public passenger transport aircraft.

Would you like to take the controls? Our school offers dual control flying courses , so why not give it a try?

6/Is the helicopter flight available in a gift box?

Yes, our gift boxes are valid for 18 months. Give the gift of emotions!

 

 

Air Touraine operates five Bell 206 helicopters - JetRanger (4-passenger) and LongRanger (6-passenger) - renowned worldwide for their robustness and versatility. This fleet homogeneity enables us to guarantee the same flight signature: stability, safety and operational flexibility, whether for a first flight or a customized transfer.

Fly further, faster, with complete peace of mind

  • Cruising speed: ~ 200-230 km/h - ideal for a quick trip to the Châteaux de la Loire, a business meeting or an airport. 
  • Range: up to 600 km - enough to cover almost the whole of Western France non-stop. 
  • Proven Rolls Royce engine : a reliable turbine whose simplicity reduces maintenance costs and increases aircraft availability.

Panoramic cabin and premium comfort
Large picture windows offer 180° views of the landscape; VIP Club seating ensures legroom and easy conversation thanks to the on-board intercom system. Luggage compartments accommodate your personal belongings or photo equipment without compromising on comfort.

Safety first
Our maintenance cell rigorously applies manufacturer and EASA guidelines: systematic pre-flight inspections, regular overhaul programs and preventive replacement of key parts. Add to this the high stability of the Bell 206, and you have one of the highest levels of safety in light aviation.

Versatility to meet your every need
From romantic flights to urgent transfers and aerial photography, the Bell 206 can be reconfigured in a matter of minutes:

  • removal of doors for photo/video shoots,
  • installation of floats or gyrostabilized cameras,
  • VIP layout for business flights.

When you climb aboard your Bell 206, you're choosing more than just a means of transport: you're experiencing a privileged moment where technical performance, safety and the pleasure of flight are one and the same.


Ready for take-off? Reserve your seat and let yourself be carried away!

  • Terms of payment :

Full payment is required at the time of order (via credit card, cheque or vacation vouchers, cash, bank transfer).
For your convenience, we offer the possibility of paying in 2 instalments free of charge by credit card via our secure online payment platform.

  • Extend the validity of your ticket:

If you wish to extend the validity of your ticket, opt for our extension option and getan extra year to enjoy your experience.

  • Cancellation option :

You can take out a cancellation option when you order or book a date, allowing you to postpone your flight or be reimbursed in the event of a definitive cancellation on your part.

(voir terms and conditions of sale)

Our CSR commitments: GREEN FLAG project

Winds of change meet commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Our sector cannot turn its back on its responsibility for the aviation of tomorrow, and that's why, as a pioneer in green aviation, we're committed to pushing back the boundaries of the airline industry by integrating CSR into every aspect of our business, whether in our helicopters, hot-air balloons or airships.

 

Our approach to CSR is based on three fundamental pillars:

The Environmental Component :

We are aware of the environmental impact of our flight operations. That's why we invest in cutting-edge technologies to reduce our carbon emissions, minimize our ecological footprint and preserve the fragile ecosystems we fly over. From reducing fuel consumption to adopting sustainable biofuels and protecting the biodiversity of our heliport, every flight is a step towards a cleaner, more environmentally-friendly aviation future.

 

The Societal Component :

We firmly believe that our success as an airline goes hand in hand with the well-being of the communities we serve. That's why we're committed to supporting local initiatives, promoting diversity and inclusion among our staff, and ensuring some of the highest standards of safety and well-being in the industry. From creating local jobs to promoting sustainable tourism, we work to be a driver of prosperity and social development wherever we operate.

 

The Economic Component :

Economic sustainability is at the heart of our business model. We are constantly looking for ways to increase operational efficiency, reduce costs and invest in fair and ethical business practices. By working with local partners and fostering inclusive economic growth, we help strengthen regional economies and promote a sustainable financial future for all.

 

 

Our Aeronautical Approvals

At Air Touraine, we're proud to hold the aeronautical industry's most prestigious certifications, testifying to our expertise, safety and professionalism. These certifications, obtained through strict controls and rigorous audits, attest to our compliance with the industry's most demanding standards.

Here is a list of our approvals:

Helicopter air carrier: FR.AOC.0079

Hot-air balloon carrier: FR-O063

Operator specialized in high-risk aerial work: FR.DEC.0110

Flying school (helicopter / hot-air balloon) : FR.DTO.0284

Airworthiness Manager: FR.CAMO.0116


Each code represents a specific recognition of our commitment to safety, the quality of our services and our ability to meet the requirements of the aeronautical sector. Thanks to these approvals, Air Touraine can guarantee its customers certified expertise and an optimum level of service.

By choosing Air Touraine, you're choosing trust and excellence, backed by high-level certifications that place safety and quality at the heart of our concerns. 

 

Our Tourism Approvals

 

Travel Agency Certifications: A Guarantee of Trust and Excellence

At Air Touraine, our commitment to quality, safety and transparency is reflected in the certifications we have earned in the travel industry. These labels attest to our seriousness and expertise, while guaranteeing our customers services that comply with the strictest standards.

Certifications that make all the difference

Our certifications are the fruit of rigorous work and a constant commitment to excellence. They illustrate our ability to offer tailor-made trips, with customer satisfaction and safety at the heart of our concerns. Thanks to these labels, we can assure you of transparent management, impeccable service quality and total compliance with the regulations in force in the tourism industry.

 

We are registered with the Registre des Operateurs de Voyage et de Séjours: IM03700003, enabling us to offer you holidays.

Financial Guarantee: ATRADIUS, 159 rue Anatole France-CS50118-92596 LEVALLOIS PERRET

Professional liability insurance: ALLIANZ IARD, 1 Cours Michelet-92076 PARIS LA DEFENSE.

Contract no. 086846 956

 

When you choose Air Touraine, you're opting for a certified travel agency that puts quality, safety and innovation at the heart of its services. Let us convince you of our proven expertise, and enjoy exceptional travel experiences with complete peace of mind.