Following seasonal patterns and air currents, we've traveled across France to choose the most breathtaking aerial views. Summer or winter, our diverse hot air balloon experiences bring you close to exceptional landscapes, often inaccessible by land: here are five must-see destinations!
1. Loire Valley Castles
2. Marais Poitevin Wetlands
3. Cerdagne Valley
4. Verdon Gorge
5. Haute-Savoie Mountain Ranges
Loire Valley Castles
Blois, Amboise, Chambord, and Chenonceau - names that ignite the imagination of history and heritage lovers! Our French journey begins along the banks of its longest river, whose meanders you'll admire from hundreds of feet in the air.
The grandeur of Renaissance architecture at the Loire Valley castles is even more stunning from above. These wonders along the river pierce through treetops, forming a shimmering necklace of structures at sunset. Hot air balloons offer authentic time travel: what better way to discover medieval castles from your basket?
Marais Poitevin Wetlands
We continue southwest to where Poitou's wildlands blend into the marshes of Baie de l'Aiguillon. The Marais Poitevin Regional Nature Park offers ideal wetlands for gentle mobility activities: cycling, boating, paddleboarding, and of course, hot air ballooning!
Gaining altitude reveals the wetlands' soothing green mosaic - dry marshes, waterways, and untouched forests with unique biodiversity. Nicknamed Green Venice, this lush area near La Rochelle will delight nature enthusiasts.
Cerdagne Valley
Next we head to Roussillon's Cerdagne region, straddling France and Spanish Catalonia. In the Catalan Pyrenees, ballooning reveals rugged landscapes barely touched by humans, with picturesque valleys showcasing centuries-old agriculture.
Cerdagne is prime for year-round ballooning: winter offers snowy peaks while summer reveals Mediterranean vistas. The shimmering sea becomes visible at the foothills!
Verdon Gorge
In southeastern France, gaining altitude is essential to grasp the scale of Verdon and Luberon's dizzying canyons. A hot air balloon flight unveils classic Mediterranean landscapes between arid vegetation and historic sites.
Provence's sunny climate creates perfect ballooning conditions. Between Lake Sainte-Croix and the Prealps, romantic landscapes set the stage for intimate couples' flights.
Haute-Savoie Mountain Ranges
Our journey ends at France's ballooning mecca: the Alps and their majestic peaks! Haute-Savoie offers countless incredible ballooning spots. We recommend winter visits when brave adventurers witness Mont Blanc's glacier and Bauges Massif's snowy slopes.
The Annecy region presents endless landscape diversity visible in a single flight. Between glaciers and urban valleys, near Lake Geneva and the Isère River, ascend to witness the Alps' untamed beauty!
