Move the ground against a large bowl with clean air and get out of time into a hot air balloon. Between lavender fields, majestic castles and vineyards, as far as the eye can see, discover our top 10 to fly away.
“We only see with the heart”He writes Antoine de Saint-Experary, aviator and poet. But height intake also helps better to grasp from the basics. Floating over the fields, following the thread of a river dominated in a forest … The invention of the Monglfier brothers in 1782 marks the beginning of an air adventure, which is both poetic and grand.
“After the recovery after the Cavelo search increases by about 10 % every year”Notes David La Bowme, director of France Monglfiers, a specialist in air walks. This Friday, on the occasion of a hot air balloon on Dognevil Seizures Discover these exceptional places viewed from the sky.
Before you take off, it should be borne in mind that this trip depends on the time and that the trajectory follows the wind without a guarantee of a precise review of the sites. “The start of the season (April and end of October) is often marked by difficult weather conditions, leading to a larger number of cancellation,” Explains David La Boome, from France Monglfiers. Despite these whims, demand continues to increase strongly, making the reservation more earlier than recommended.
Fontainebleau (île-de-France)
Only an hour from Paris, take a journey height over the forest of Fontainbleau So Immediately after the departure, the spectacle begins with a sea of trees, which extends as far as the eye can see, wild nature. Stopped between heaven and earth, you live a moment away from the city storm. Choose your flight or at the dawn to admire the sunrise or at the end of the day, bathed in the golden light of dusk.
MES-Sen-Michel (Normandy)
Mont-Sen-Michel Eternal jewelry is one of the most visited sites in France, with the exception of île-de-France. Landing on his rocky island, he proudly stands in the heart of a huge and mysterious bay, the scene of the largest tides in continental Europe. When you take off, the sandy shores extend as far as the eye can be seen, the sea extends to the horizon and take advantage of a unique look at this exceptional natural landscape.
Loire Castles (Center-Val de Loire)
Loir Castles The emblems of the French heritage reveal their splendor seen from the sky. The flights are organized to maximize the chances of flying through prestigious objects such as the castles of Amba or Chamont, but the trajectory depends on the winds and nothing is ever guaranteed at 100 %. Nevertheless, the lucky ones will be able to admire Château de chenonceau, remarkable for its structure hung over Cher.
Surgères (Charente-Maritime)
Snow over the Arente-Maarite, between Earth, Marays and Ocean. As Surgères, let your winds direct you to the heart of a preserved nature: the Atlantic coast, the wooded expansors and the hilly province stretch as far as the eye can see. In Hinterland, forests and streams attract the typical landscapes of the region. Are you ready to reach a height to rediscover CharenTa-Maritime differently?
Reims (Grand Est)
To Reims In Eper, champagne is revealed in all its beauty. From the gondola you fly over vineyards, forests of the regional nature park and the typical villages, according to the direction of the winds. Reims, the city of coronation, or épernay, the capital of the champagne, can appear in the distance, as well as the landscapes of the Marne Valley. In September, the vineyards come to life in the rhythm of the harvest, and in the fall the vines are draped with gold shades, a dream period to escape outdoors.
Beaune (Burgundy-Frankhe-Comté)
At the end of the high season, in September and October, the vines are decorated with yellow, red and gold colors. This is a show that should not be missed. On board this tune giant, you will see Burgundy on your best day, with Bean The capital of the vineyard. You can consider his famous vineyards, his picturesque villages and his landscapes in brilliant colors. You will distinguish the Hospises of Beaune, Hôtel-Dieu, as well as the notre-din bell tower. Suspended moment.
Reservation with Art Montgolfius S Price (adult): EUR 299 (under 12: € 169).
MONT-BLANC (auvergne-rhône-alpes)
A balloon on the snow slopes of Courchevel ski resort, with the majestic MES Blanc in the background.
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Le Mont-BLANC He reveals all his greatness with his sparkling glaciers, his steep ridges and his valleys, which appear in a grand table. This region, popular with nature lovers and large spaces, is fully discovered by a hot air balloon. Unique immersion in the heart of one of the most beautiful alpine kits, with possible flights from January to October according to weather conditions.
Rocamadour (Occitanie)
Rocamadour is an emblematic medieval city southwest.
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Impossible to examine the valley of Dordon Without flying over rocamadour. Classified among the most beautiful villages in France, this batch jewel stands on the side of the rock, dominated by the castle and its sanctuary. From Nacelle, the decor grabs the gaze with its stone houses hanging on the rock, its steep alleys and the surrounding nature. A rare and spectacular flight. A rare, unforgettable flight … And very popular: hot air balloons in September are already full.
Reservation with Rocamadour Aerostat. Price (adult): 200 euros (10-14 years: 120 euros). Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Sarlat (Dordon)
Flight of balloons above the Dordon Valley, from Beynac -et-Cazenac, in Périgord Noir.
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In Dordogne, Périgord Noir stands out as jewelry, pierced in history and nature, a privileged playground for epicurea and enthusiasts of heritage. In Sarlat In the city of Bayynak-T-Casenak, your aerostyr invites you to a magic flight over the Chateau Valley. Dordon River rolled from below until the emblematic villages of Bainak and Casor Expand your eyes.
Forcalquier (Provence-Alpes-Cute d’Azur)
In a hot air balloon over Provence, Daybreak, the colors and perfumes of nature awaken for a unique performance.
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Hard to imagine Provence Without its huge lavender fields, as far as the eye can see. In Forcalquier, discreet jewelry nestled between Luberon and the lure mountain, the show has a completely different dimension. Suspended moment, mixing perfume and poetry to live from April to the end of October. Allow yourself to be fascinated by the sweetness of the wind and the glittering colors that parade before your eyes for an unforgettable journey in the heart of Provencal nature. Air ballet that awakens all your senses.