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Hot-air balloon flight Château de la Loire

 Let the wind take you on a tour of the most beautiful Châteaux of the Loire Valley...

Enjoy a unique outdoor experience, close to nature, as you discover the Centre Region 's rich heritage and its Châteaux de la Loire.

We invite you to discover the magnificent Château(s) from the air (weather permitting): Chenonceau, Amboise, Chaumont, Pagode de Chanteloup, Clos Lucé...

As a family-run business, under the guidance of our experienced pilots, Olivier and Philippe, accompanied by their team, you will be welcomed to share 3 hours of adventure, including 1 hour of unforgettable flying.

A hot-air balloon is an aerostat made up of a basket housing the passengers, topped by an envelope inflated with hot air for ascent and descent.

Depending on the wind, the take-off point may be : Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont to give you the best panoramic view of the region!

You fly with the wind, you don't steer!

  • Fixed meeting point: Amboise, at the Parc des Minis Châteaux , where you will be met by our team.
  • Number of passengers on board : up to 16 people can share this trip
  • Weather: your flight depends on the weather, and may be postponed. In the event of unfavorable conditions,you will receive an SMS notification 1/2 day before your flight. For confirmed flights, you will be notified directly by e-mail.
  • Physical conditions The activity requires good physical condition. You cannot fly if you have a serious medical condition or have recently undergone surgery. We are not in a position to judge your physical condition, so we advise you to seek advice from your doctor if you are in any doubt. We do not accept pregnant women on board. Passengers must be able to step over the basket and bend their legs on landing, and hold this position for 10 seconds. Children are accepted from the age of 6 and if they are over 1.30 m tall.
  • Clothing suggestion: Bring comfortable clothing, closed shoes and a head covering (in case of sun - at your convenience). For your information, the temperature inside the gondola can be up to 10 degrees warmer than outside.
  • Check-in When you arrive, present your boarding pass (on paper or by phone) and your ID to our pilot .
  • After the flight : At the end of your hot-air balloon experience over the Châteaux de la Loire, you'll receive an e-mail with a request for feedback on your experience, along with your flight certificate.

Your satisfaction is our priority!

We regularly check the quality of our flights, and thank our customers for their rave reviews of our services!

You can discover the reviews of the Loire castles hot-air balloon tour by going to verified reviews or TripAdvisor.

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