Château du Lude in a hot air balloon
Fly over South Sarthe, a region of true charm: "the Loire Valley", with its lush green riverbanks, its pretty little villages, its Châteaux…
We’ll meet you at Château du Lude or the lake in Marçon* at sunrise or sunset, the best times of the day, when the weather is at its calmest!
You’ll share 3 hours of adventure with our team:
You’ll be there when the hot-air balloon is inflated, and enjoy the thrill of seeing the envelope unfold and take shape.
A flight borne on the wind, providing the most beautiful panoramic views over the Loire Valley.
After landing, you’ll help fold up the balloon, a truly convivial experience.
And then, to help you regain your composure, your pilot will offer you a steadying glass of Champagne
You’ll return to your departure point by 4-wheel drive.
+ Château de Lude
The first of the Loire Châteaux coming from the north. Le Lude, a historic Château, an inhabited, living residence.
Midway between Tours and Le Mans, at the gateway to Anjou, the Chateau du Lude and its gardens are on the great Loire Châteaux itinerary. High in the air, this flight will enable you to discover one of the few great Châteaux that is still inhabited, the object of all the care lavished on it by a family that has occupied it for the last 260 years.
+ The lake in Marçon
One of Sarthe’s most beautiful watersports centres, located in the south of the département near La Chartre-sur-le-Loir!
+ 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
+ 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
+ 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
+ Sarthe, nature destination
Discover Sarthe in all its diversity:
Sports destination: The city of Le Mans is famous for its motor sports and its famous 24H du Mans, perfect for thrill seekers.
Nature destination: Recharge your batteries in Bercé National Forest or the Mancelles Alps, explore the magnificent La Flèche zoo with your family...take to the skies and discover Sarthe in a hot-air balloon! Heritage destination: Whisking you off in discovery of Sarthe’s heritage: L’Epau Abbey, Château du Lude, etc.
