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Generali Paris Balloon
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Generali Paris Balloon

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Rise 150 metres above Parc André Citroën aboard the Generali Paris Balloon, the world's largest tethered balloon. Enjoy a ten-minute flight with sweeping city views, joining up to 30 passengers on this weather-dependent, walk-up experience.

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Reasons to go

  • Billed as the world's largest captive balloon, rising 150 metres above Parc André Citroën
  • Doubles as a flying laboratory, measuring greenhouse gases and air pollutants with scientific partners
  • Carries up to 30 passengers on a roughly ten-minute tethered flight
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Full description

Billed as the world's largest balloon, this helium-filled captive balloon rises to 150 metres above Parc André Citroën, carrying up to 30 passengers on a roughly ten-minute flight. Besides sightseeing, it doubles as a flying laboratory measuring greenhouse gases and air pollutants with scientific partners.

Flights depend on weather conditions and run daily without reservation; tickets are bought on-site.

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Address

Parc André Citroën, 75015 Paris, France · Parc André Citroën
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Check the balloon's flight status online before heading out, as it depends on weather
  • arrive early or book ahead to avoid the reported hour-plus queue to validate tickets.
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Reviews

An excellent experience, would definitely recommend. Such an incredible and unique view of Paris

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Karina O'Flynn

2/5

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