Up and away in a hot-air balloon

Flying in a hot-air balloon is a dream come true

Sailing low over a landscape of rivers, windmills and chateaus in a hot air balloon is an unforgettable way to see the Eure et Loir. Romantic, peaceful and exciting all at the same time, a ride in hot air balloon makes for a memorable vacation experience. After all, it was two French brothers, the Montgolfiers who invented hot-air ballooning!

With a better than bird's eye view of the countryside you'll see crenulated medieval towers and grazing Percherons in ways that land-locked travelers can only imagine.

Several companies in the Eure et Loir offer balloon rides and even piloting lessons:

• Air Pégasus Montgolfières à Bailleau Armenonville

• Ecole de pilotage de montgolfières et baptême de l'air à Droue sur Drouette

• Air Magic Montgolfières à Saint Piat