The magic of hot-air ballooning with Art Montgolfières The art of ballooning: an extraordinary adventure

Experience the indescribable sensation of being up close to the clouds, watching the sun rise or set. A first flight in a hot-air balloon is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression!

The unique sensations of a hot-air balloon flight

Let the gentle wind carry you aboard the gondola. A floating sensation takes hold of you as the earth moves peacefully away. As the altitude increases, silence becomes your travelling companion, punctuated only by the melody of the burners.

The panorama gradually unfolds before your amazed eyes. The first rays of sunshine adorn the sky in shades of pink and gold, transforming your ascent into a magical moment. The Touraine landscapes are then decked out in their finest finery, between morning mist and dawning light. In this bubble suspended between heaven and earth, time seems to stand still.

The course of a flight: from preparation to take-off

Meet at first light at the take-off site. Your pilot will welcome you over a coffee and share the secrets of the flight to come. The preparation of the balloon becomes a fascinating spectacle: the majestic unfolding of the envelope, the powerful blast of the fan, the dance of the flames from the burner.

In the cool of the morning, if you wish, take part in the inflation of the balloon. The 15 minutes required for this well-orchestrated choreography will allow you to gently familiarise yourself with your gondola. Once the hot air has been blown in, the canvas rises proudly into the sky, ready for adventure!

Back on earth

The return journey is made in 4×4 vehicles to the departure point, an opportunity to share your emotions with the other passengers. The ground team will be waiting for you to take part in folding the envelope, a convivial stage that prolongs the adventure.

Depending on the weather and thermal winds, your pilot, who holds an instructor’s rating and air operator’s certificate, adapts each flight to the optimum navigation conditions.

ART MONTGOLFIÈRES

Come and share in an incredible experience discovering the earth from the sky! Enjoy this impressive moment of freedom with your head in the clouds aboard Art Montgolfières balloons.

Hot-air ballooning highlights

Forteresse royale de Chinon

Le toast des aérostiers: tradition and conviviality

This custom dates back to the first flights by the frères Montgolfier in the 18th century. At the time, farmers took a dim view of these strange machines landing in their fields. The balloonists then got into the habit of offering a bottle as compensation.

Today, this privileged moment marks the culmination of your celestial journey. The sparkling bubbles of Touraine wine mingle with the enthusiastic tales of the passengers, while your pilot shares his finest flight anecdotes. A suspended moment where the smiles and knowing glances bear witness to the adventure shared.

In the cool of dawn or the softness of dusk, this authentic ritual seals an out-of-the-ordinary experience, etched forever in your memories, the opportunity to present you with your flight certificate.