Who are we ?
For over 35 years, we've been making passengers dream of flying above the Loire Valley. Discover the story of a human adventure driven by a passion for flight and our region.
A passion born in the air
It all began in 1986 with the creation of the Meung-sur-Loire Aerostatic Club, founded by Mr. Blanchard, a ballooning enthusiast.
In 1989, the club became "LES BALLONS DE LOIRE", bringing together a community of sky lovers.
Since then, we have been flying young and old over the Loire Valley châteaux, and particularly over the Château de Chambord, an emblematic French heritage site.
In 2025, to meet growing demand, the "CHAMBORD EN MONTGOLFIERE" center was created.
Today it is entirely dedicated to this magical and majestic area.
Our values
🕊️ Share
Every flight is an encounter. We share much more than a landscape: a moment suspended in time.
🎓 Transmission
Our pilots and crew are trained in-house, in our own training center and flight school.
🌿 Respect
Respect for the sky, nature, and passengers. Hot air ballooning is a gentle, quiet, and responsible adventure.
❤️ Volunteering
Our members are all volunteers. They give their free time to bring this passion to life and make your dreams come true.
A passionate team
Trained and committed volunteers who take the time to share their passion.
Experienced drivers, attentive crew members: everyone is there to offer you an unforgettable experience.
Our mission
Our goal is simple: to make the magic of hot air ballooning accessible to all, in a spirit of sharing, safety and wonder.
We want to help you discover the Loire Valley, its castles, its forests and its lights in a unique, silent, poetic and unforgettable way.
An adventure in time
📍 1986 – Creation of the Meung-sur-Loire Aerostatic Club
📍 1990–2024 – Vols réguliers au-dessus des châteaux de la Loire
📍 Today – A team true to its values, ready to make your dreams come true
📍 1989 – Naissance de "Les Ballons de Loire"
📍 2025 – Création du pôle "Chambord en Montgolfière"