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Our Tickets – Loire Valley Balloon Ride
Each flight ticket is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase, to cover 2 flight seasons (April to October), for one person in a public basket (refundable upon conditions).
All our tickets in a private basket are valid for two years from the date of purchase to cover 2 flight seasons (April to October) and are reschedulable in case of bad weather (refundable upon conditions).
This formula for 2 people includes one balloon ride (flying season from April to October), one night accommodation in a 3* hotel or B&B and breakfasts.
Included
- Round-trip transport from the meeting point to the take-off site
- Flight graduation ceremony
- Toast of the Aerostiers
- 3 hours of service including 1 hour of flight
- Friendliness and good humor guaranteed
THE SITE
Loire Valley Balloon Ride: Renaissance on the banks of the Loire!
The famous and unique “ladies’ castle”, so characteristic with its bridge that spans the Cher, is one of the centerpieces of the Loire châteaux. If visiting it on the ground is always a delight, discovering it by flying over it is fantastic.
In the early morning in the rising sun, or in the twilight at the end of the day, the majestic cylindrical turrets of flamboyant Gothic style are reflected in the water of the river, giving the building the appearance of a flagship. Chenonceau’s plan has no equivalent in France, but its typology is reminiscent of the palaces on the water in Venice.
In its green setting, the slate roofs make the castle shine with a thousand lights. By taking a distance from this architectural pearl, the gaze is drawn into the distance to see here and there, a mansion, a private mansion or a stately residence.
The abundance is hardly believable, witness to a secular history and an exceptional heritage.
The scheduling of flight hours is conducive to the observation of wildlife, which is also the wealth of the area. The trip can be punctuated by observing a flight of gray herons, a herd of deer grazing or hares scampering in the fields. The hot-air balloon flight allows you to appreciate the harmonious combination of the waters of the Loire and the forest vegetation which has inspired so many poets.
Loire Valley Balloon Ride: flight schedule
Flights are scheduled daily, in the morning at sunrise and at the end of the day 2 hours before sunset, from April to the end of October.
Please purchase your ticket so that you can then plan a flight date.
The team of Chenonceaux, Loire Valley
Following numerous participations in competitions in France, Italy, Spain and Japan, Fabien passed his pilot’s license in 2014 and then flew in Ile de France. Always positive and full of humour, Fabien is committed to sharing his passion and to amaze you…
Fabien is assisted by Lydie and Olivier, ground crew for many years at France Montgolfières.
THE « D » DAY at Chenonceaux, Loire Valley
Our France Montgolfières teams will meet you at Francueil (37150), 24 Avenue de Chenonceaux> At the corner of the national road 76
Course of the experience :
- Meet for sunrise or sunset.
- You are transported to the flight site.
- You attend the installation of the hot air balloon and the pilot informs you of the safety instructions to be observed.
- You leave for an hour flight.
- On landing, you will enjoy the Toast des Aérostiers and the graduation ceremony from your pilot.
- After the envelope has been re-folded, we will take you back to the original meeting place. the original meeting place.
The experience lasts between 3 hours and 3 hours and a half.
Flights are scheduled daily, in the morning at sunrise and at the end of the day 2 hours before sunset, from April to the end of October.
Accomodation near Chenonceaux, Loire Valley
Eleonor Roosevelt, Harry Truman, Churchill, Rockefeller… Like these illustrious personalities, you will love staying at the Hotel Restaurant La Roseraie *** to visit the Castles of the Loire Valley. Located in the heart of the village of Chenonceaux, 400 meters from the Château de Chenonceau, you will be welcomed in this charming establishment built in the 18th century.
Charming guest rooms. Come and experience the exception in the heart of the Loire Valley, a stone’s throw from the Château de Chenonceau.
La Maison Léonard is located in the heart of Touraine, 5 minutes from Château de Chenonceau, and 10 minutes from Clos Lucé in Amboise or from Château de Montpoupon.
In this Maison de Maître built in 1907, renovated by Fabrice and Thierry, its new owners, time has finally stood still. It is impossible not to succumb to the charm of this residence with high-end services.
With its noble materials, its period furniture, its interplay of colors and materials, its decoration that is both traditional and resolutely chic, Maison Léonard is the ideal stopover to discover the region of the Castles and the vineyards of the Center – Val-de-Loire Region.
Tourism Office of Chenonceaux, Loire Valley
Leisure Activities around Chenonceaux, Loire Valley
An exceptional site to visit, a refined art of living to discover. A Renaissance masterpiece with unique architecture in the world, the castle has a rich museum collection. Also browse the French Renaissance Gardens, the flower garden, the floral workshop and the labyrinth.
Palace of the kings of France during the Renaissance, burial place of Leonardo da Vinci, the royal castle of Amboise also offers one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Loire Valley. A total expression of luxury and the French art of living, the Château d’Amboise is also a very unique and monumental balcony, open 360 ° onto landscapes listed as World Heritage.
Welcome to Leonardo da Vinci’s home, dedicated to the knowledge and inventions of the genius of the Renaissance. Inside the mansion, you will discover Leonardo’s daily life and 40 fabulous machines, futuristic inventions imagined by the scientist which were reconstructed using models made from his drawings: war machines, aircraft, aerial screws (an anticipation of the helicopter) …
The visit continues in the landscaped park where Leonardo da Vinci and his disciple await you for an initiatory walk.
Extraordinary animals!
Embark on an unforgettable stay to meet more than 35,000 animals from all over the world, settled in the 20 areas of the ZooParc!
In the heart of the Valley of the Kings, travel along La Route Des Vins de Loire and escape for an immersive journey along the Loire, between châteaux and vineyards.
Royal visit for the whole family: In a 12 hectare park, 45 miniature castles, the most beautiful jewels of the Loire Valley reveal to you the richness and diversity of French architecture, the beauty of the gardens.
