Rise with the sun over Burgundy’s famous vineyards on a sunrise balloon flight from Château de Pommard. Expect 45–60 minutes aloft, bilingual commentary, a field landing and Champagne back at the château.
Rise with the sun over Burgundy’s famous vineyards on a sunrise balloon flight from Château de Pommard. Expect 45–60 minutes aloft, bilingual commentary, a field landing and Champagne back at the château.
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Operated by THE FRENCH HOT AIR BALLOON COMPANY · Pommard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Dawn lifts off the Côte d'Or as the balloon inflates on a grass field near Château de Pommard, the burner hissing like a call to the landscape. Passengers step into a wicker basket and, within minutes, the town of Beaune and its patchwork of vineyards slip into a quiet grid of green and gold below. From 200–600 meters the rows of pinot noir and chardonnay resolve into geometric lines; hedgerows, limestone outcrops and châteaux punctuate the view.
easy.
3–4 hours (total), 45–60 minutes flight.
Minimal fitness required—able to stand for the flight and step in/out of a basket; not recommended for those with serious cardiovascular or spinal conditions.
The airborne portion typically lasts 45–60 minutes; the full experience including pickup, safety briefing and post-flight refreshments is about 3–4 hours.
Flights are canceled or rescheduled for safety; you can rebook or request a refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The operator asks for passenger weights during booking to ensure balanced loads—check specific limits when reserving.
Yes, a glass of Champagne and light refreshments are typically included in the post-flight celebration at the château.
Burgundy’s vineyard plots were organized and expanded through medieval monastic stewardship; many appellations trace boundaries back centuries.
Operators work with local landowners to minimize impact on fields during landings; guests are asked to follow leave-no-trace practices and avoid trampling vine rows.
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