France Montgolfières

Hot air balloon rides in Loire Valley, France. 2 options listed.

What stands out

Says it has 35 years of experience and has held passenger-transport approval since 1997
Flies from 11 bases in France; the any-day 7/7 ticket is valid at more bases than the weekday ticket
Basket sizes run from 2 to 15 passengers depending on the region
Takes off about an hour after sunrise or two hours before sunset

From: €199 per person (199 is the weekday ticket (Monday to Friday, not public holidays); any-day 7/7 ticket 249; Duo ticket 479 for two; child (6 to 12) 165)
Length: About 1 hour in the air, 3 to 3.5 hours in total
Group size: 1 to 12 passengers (as listed)
Minimum age: 6+
Meeting point: 24 Avenue de Chenonceaux, Francueil (37150), at the corner of the RN76
Included: Safety briefing, Transport to the take-off site and back, Aeronauts' toast, Flight certificate
Cancellation: Non-refundable but can be rescheduled; if weather is unsafe the pilot offers a new date at no cost. Valid 2 years.

From: €1,800 per group (Private basket for 5 to 12 passengers; the listing does not say which group size the from price covers)
Length: 3h30 in total
Group size: 5 to 12 passengers

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