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Fontainebleau Forest Half Day Hot-Air Balloon Ride with Chateau de Fontainebleau
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Highlights
Fly above the Fontainebleau Forest on a hot-air balloon ride that provides aerial views of the French countryside outside of Paris. During a morning or evening flight, look down on rivers, villages, and the vast forest, which was once the hunting ground of French kings, home to wild boar, deer, and pheasant. The ride takes place either just after sunrise or at the end of the day, when winds are calm and the air is cool and stable. The total adventure is about three hours, including balloon inflation, a 1-hour flight, a traditional toast upon landing, and return to the start point. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a private tour for just two passengers and a pilot in the basket.
Itinerary
Your hot-air balloon experience takes place in Fontainebleau, a town about 45 minutes outside of Paris, home to the Château de Fontainebleau.
You'll start with balloon preparation and inflation, watching as it rises into the air. Then hop aboard the basket and take off on your 1-hour flight, admire views of town, the castle, and the forest. When you land, enjoy a glass of Champagne for the traditional toast des aéronautes, and then return by vehicle to the starting point.
Please note: When booking, please specify if you prefer the morning or evening tour, or you may contact the local operator after booking.
You'll start with balloon preparation and inflation, watching as it rises into the air. Then hop aboard the basket and take off on your 1-hour flight, admire views of town, the castle, and the forest. When you land, enjoy a glass of Champagne for the traditional toast des aéronautes, and then return by vehicle to the starting point.
Please note: When booking, please specify if you prefer the morning or evening tour, or you may contact the local operator after booking.
What's included
INCLUDED
Driver/pilot
Light refreshments
Round-trip shared transfer
Live commentary on board
Glass of Champagne
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passengers MUST reconfirm 24 to 48 hours before the flight
Pickup and drop-off is available from the train station or hotels in Fontainebleau only; not Paris
Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Not suitable for pregnant women
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a refund less 15 euros per ticket
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A mobile telephone number MUST be advised at time of booking
Please indicate, either on the booking form or by contacting the local tour operator after booking, which time you prefer for the balloon ride, morning or afternoon
Location
Address
Av. de Maintenon, 77300 Fontainebleau, France
Provider
THE FRENCH HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY