from the heart of the Loire Valley
The Story of a Lifetime
Chenonceau ~ Amboise ~ Chaumont sur Loire ~ Cheverny ~ Chambord ~ Blois ~ Montrichard
Hot Air Balloon Ride
and Discover the Loire Castles
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Enjoy an unforgettable hot-air balloon ride in the heart of the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Imagine floating silently above castles, vineyards, forests, and the Loire River, as the sun illuminates one of France’s most beautiful landscapes. Every flight is a unique adventure, guided by the winds and the conditions of the day.
At Loire Montgolfières, we’ll help you plan your experience so that it’s simple, stress-free, and memorable—from the moment you book until the balloonist’s toast after landing.
Discover the Most Beautiful Castles of the Loire Valley from the Sky
Depending on weather conditions and wind direction, our flights offer breathtaking views of the stunning landscapes surrounding the Loire Valley’s most famous châteaux:
Chenonceau ~ Amboise ~ Chaumont sur Loire ~ Cheverny ~ Chambord ~ Blois ~ Montrichard
Every flight is different. There is no set itinerary, which makes each experience completely unique.
Loire Montgolfières assists you with booking and organizing hot air balloon flights in collaboration with professional partner pilots and operators who hold the necessary permits.
Our mission is simple: to help you enjoy an unforgettable adventure under the best possible conditions, with personalized support before, during, and after your experience.
Much More Than Just a Hot-Air Balloon Ride
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An Exceptional Service
• Sunrise or sunset flight
• Approximately 1-hour flight
• Priority access to the best time slots
Ticket
Validity
Flights available 5 days a week or 7 days a week (April–October); tickets are valid for 24 months.
Aerial Photos
Free
Your adventure captured on GoPro.
Presentation of the Certificate
Flight Certificate
A memento of your adventure in the sky.
A network of passionate professional pilots
• Over 10,000 hours and 60 years of combined experience
• 4 continents
• FR / EN
Cellar Visit and Tasting
Courtesy of Domaine des Pierrettes
Le Lamantin Open-Air Café
This summer, take a moment to relax after your evening flight
💚 Our Commitment to the Planet
As aviation enthusiasts and nature lovers, we firmly believe that exploring the Loire Valley should go hand in hand with a commitment to the environment.
Every reservation contributes to our initiative: 0.5% of online sales is donated to initiatives dedicated to CO₂ reduction.
Discover, preserve, and share the landscapes we love.
🌱 Your impact counts, in concrete terms
Thanks to your support, we are backing 25 pioneering projects in 11 countries, selected and validated by experts in climate science and innovation (via the Frontier platform).
These projects turn research into concrete action, moving from the lab to the field.
♻️ Capture methods supported:
Direct capture from the air: 29%
Mineral content: 20%
Accelerated deterioration in the field: 18%
Biomass & carbon storage: 15%
Increase in ocean alkalinity: 11%
Direct ocean capture: 7%
On average, our efforts are equivalent to permanently removing 3 tons of CO₂.
Soar Above the Splendor of the Loire Valley
After a smooth take-off, you'll take off for a magical adventure in the skies, flying over the magnificent landscapes of the Loire Valley. You'll have the opportunity to admire its historic châteaux, green fields and charming little towns.
During your hot air balloon flight, keep an eye out for birds such as herons, swans and wild ducks flying over the expanses of water, as well as land mammals such as deer and wild boar moving through the surrounding woods.
Launch sites
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Chenonceau (37)
Chenonceau Castle, located in Touraine in the town of Chenonceaux, in the Indre-et-Loire department, is one of the jewels of the Loire Valley castles.
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Amboise (37)
The Royal Château of Amboise, a former residence of the kings of France, overlooks the Loire in Amboise, Indre-et-Loire. It is one of the jewels of the Loire Valley castles.
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Chaumont sur Loire (41)
The Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, located in Loir-et-Cher on the banks of the Loire between Amboise and Blois, was listed as a historical monument in 1840, 1937 and 1955.
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Chambord (41)
The Château de Chambord, located in the town of the same name 17 km from Blois, in the Loir-et-Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region (France), is a jewel of the Loire Valley castles.
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Cheverny (41)
The Château de Cheverny, located in Sologne in the town of Cheverny, in the Loir-et-Cher department in the Centre-Val de Loire region, is a magnificent example of a French Loire Valley castle.
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Blois (41)
Nestled in the heart of the town of Blois, on the right bank of the Loire, the Château de Blois offers an immersion into French architecture, from the Middle Ages to the classical era.
