Loire Valley Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Description
Float effortlessly through the skies in France and admire sweeping views over the Loire Valley on this 3-hour hot-air balloon ride. After helping your pilot inflate the hot-air balloon, step into the basket and drift high over the Loire Valley. Admire sweeping views over the scenery below, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne on landing. Tour includes round-trip travel from Francueil, near Chenonceau.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our balloons take-off near to the Château and float over the Château.
The quaint village of Chenonceaux.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden to pregnant women
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund (in this case, you have to ask the reimbursement to VIATOR).
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(34)
The balloon ride over the Loire Valley was amazing. It was great to get involved with the set-up and pack up of the ballooon.
Flight cancelled 2 times due to weather conditions. I request the refund and I can not find a contact
Bonjour, Nous sommes désolés de ne pas avoir pu effectuer votre vol en raison des mauvaises conditions météorologiques. Le remboursement est effectué via Viator. Vous pouvez simplement demander le remboursement sur le site VIATOR.
I do not know but I will full refund and insurance benefits plus hospitalized situation and many other things. But the Balloon chrashed during landing and I do not know anything how to reach this company France montgolfieres balloon flighrs. Lot of mistakes they did during landing.
The tour was canceled the same day 6 hours more or less previous the experience. And the process for ask the refund wasn’t easy I still waiting an answer and obviously my refund.
Terribly sorry that the weather conditions did not allow the flight to take place. For your refund you just need to request a refund from Viator and it will be processed immediately.
A feast for the change of scenery for the eyes, tranquility with a very professional and pleasant team. A flight in forgot the and ready to renew the activity
Our flight crew was friendly, courteous and truly amazing! The captain spoke a little English and translated for us when necessary.
The team was experienced and well organized. It was a lovely ride! Our balloon fit 12 people, which was the perfect size to enjoy.
From takeoff to landing, this was a terrific experience. We look to sunrise flight and it was beautiful! Pierre and his crew were fantastic. It surpassed all of our expectations. We loved how everyone gets involved with the setup and breakdown of the ballon. The champagne 🍾 upon landing was a great touch. We’ll definitely do this again.
Dependence on weather conditions can compromise the ride. We signed for the sunset tour and had to make the tour at 7:30 in the morning, when there is less wind and less thermal, which resulted in a shorter distance traveled by the balloon. Folding the balloon at the end of the ride can be fun but exhausting, mainly because of the terrain where the balloon landed. By the way, the landing is somewhat "impacting".
We flew directly over the Chateau de Chenonceau...amazing! The crew are very professional! We had a cloudy morning ride we were kept lower for better visibility. We flew over trees, heard the roosters crow and saw the horses restlessness when the pilot ignited the flame. Worth the long drive from Marne La Vallee to knock this off the bucket list!
Thank you for your kind message, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed the experience. We hope to see you again! Sincerely, France Montgolfières Team
