A hot air balloon flight remains one of the best ways to discover a territory or an exceptional place. As the balloon moves slowly, passengers have time to appreciate every detail of the environment overflown: nature, cities, villages and monuments. You will have an extreme feeling of lightness and well-being. Do you also wish to escape for a few moments by flying over one of the wonderful landscapes of France? Then think about choosing the right moment.
Why is it important to book a ballooning experience ?
Whether you want to make a ballooning experience or offer an activity to a loved one, it is always advisable to book as soon as possible. Especially if you wish to fly in the air during school vacations, where tourists are always numerous to come and enjoy this activity. Nowadays, reservations are simple and can be made online from the comfort of your home.
What is the best season for a hot air balloon flight?
For a hot air balloon flight to be successful, the weather conditions are a determining factor. Visibility must be good, wind speed less than 20 km/h, and it is important to avoid thunderstorms as well as rain in order not to wet the balloon envelope. Therefore, the best time of the year to fly in a hot air balloon is from April to October. It is in fact in the spring, summer and early fall that the chances are greatest to fly over a region or a site in sunny weather and, moreover, with mild temperatures.
What time of day is a flight?
In order to avoid thermal winds and to ensure a good stability of the air, balloon flights take place either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. In addition to avoiding the turbulence of the day, morning and evening flights (about 2 hours before sunset) allow you to benefit from a beautiful light. There is nothing like watching the sun rise or set from the heights to sublimate the landscapes and the elements of the heritage.
It is important to note that the flight confirmation and the take-off location are always communicated the day before the flight. In order not to take any risk, the balloon take-off can be cancelled if the weather is unfavorable.
You should also know that if the flight lasts from 50 minutes to 1 hour and a half, you should really plan 3 hours of your time since the experience includes the control of the reservations, the participation to the balloon inflation maneuvers, the flight itself, the storage of the balloon, the toast of the balloonist, a possible diploma and the return by vehicle to the meeting point.
Fly over France and live an incredible experience
If a hot air balloon flight is a must-do activity in France, it is because the country has a great variety of landscapes. For a unique moment above the sea, it is possible to fly over the mythical Mont-Saint-Michel and its bay. Architecture lovers can opt for the Loire Valley and its ancestral castles: Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord, with a view on the Loire or the Cher.
Sensations guaranteed in the mountains for those who wish to live the incredible adventure of flying in a hot air balloon over the snowy peaks of the Alps. Unless green is your favorite color. In this case, you will be delighted by a balloon flight over the vineyards of the Côte d'Or.
