Loire castles: introduction
Take to the skies and discover the Châteaux of the Loire as you’ve never seen them before. Aboard a privatized helicopter, fly over the jewels of the French Renaissance: Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, Cheverny, Blois… An itinerary carefully designed to combine heritage, art de vivre and gastronomy. AEROAFFAIRES offers you a panoramic flight from Paris, with several stopovers: guided tours, gourmet lunch, and a spectacular arrival in the heart of Chambord.
Practical information on the helicopter experience to the Loire Castles
Departure is from theParis heliport, with a personalized welcome in a private terminal. The flight is aboard a twin-turbine Airbus Helicopters Écureuil, offering comfort, stability and panoramic views. The flight altitude, between 300 and 450 meters, allows optimum observation of the valley’s castles and landscapes. Estimated total duration: around 6 to 8 hours, depending on the option chosen.
Initial flight
- Paris Tower: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, La Défense, Château de Versailles
- Rambouillet forest, Orléans region
- Over Beaugency and Château de Blois
Stopover 1: Château de Beauregard
- Landing in the château grounds
- Private guided tour (1h): galerie des Illustres, cabinet des grelots, park and jardin des Portraits
Stopover 2: Domaine des Hauts de Loire (Onzain)
- 10-minute flight
- Gourmet lunch at a Relais & Châteaux estate in the heart of the forest
Stopover 3: Château de Chambord
- Flight over the castles of Chaumont, Amboise, Chenonceau, Troussay and Cheverny
- Landing in the grounds of the Chambord estate
- Private or interactive guided tour (1h)
- Optional: prestige tour of the château alone after 6 p.m.
Return to Paris
- Take-off from Chambord
- Flight over the Orléans region, return to Paris
- View of the Seine bridges and emblematic monuments
Aircraft available:
- Airbus Helicopter AS350 Écureuil
- Capacity: 5 passengers
- Cruising speed: 220 km/h
- Engines: Turboméca ARRIEL 1B turbine (640 hp)
- Equipment: sliding door, emergency floats
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From Paris, the flight to the Loire castles takes around 1h20 each way, with several short connections between the sites. The return trip takes around 1 hour. The road alternative would take over 6 hours round trip, not counting local transfers.
| Route | Time by helicopter | Time by road |
|---|---|---|
| Paris – Château de Beauregard | 1h20 | 2h30 to 3h30 |
| Domaine des Hauts de Loire – Chambord | 0h20 | 1h15 |
| Chambord – Paris | 1h00 | 2h30 to 3h30 |
Duration and itineraries from Amboise (optional)
From Amboise, several itineraries are available to discover the chateaux of the Loire Valley, depending on the duration chosen:
- 25 minutes: Chenonceau, Château Royal d’Amboise, Château de Valmer, La Bourdaisière, Château de Nitray.
- 35 minutes: Chenonceau, Montpoupon, Chaumont, La Loire, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Pagode de Chanteloup.
- 50 minutes: Chenonceau, Pontlevoy abbey, Fougères, Troussay, Cheverny, Villesavin, Chambord, Ménars, Blois, Chaumont, Amboise, Pagode.
- 60 minutes: Chenonceau, Amboise, Tours, Luynes, Villandry, Langeais, Ussé, Chinon, Le Rivau, La Chatonnière, l’Islette, Azay-le-Rideau, Montbazon, La Bourdaisière, Nitray.
Welcome 15 minutes before takeoff. Once on board, enjoy an unforgettable panoramic flight over the Valley of the Kings.
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Domaine des Hauts de Loire
Set in a 70-hectare forest estate, this Relais & Châteaux boasts a double Michelin-starred restaurant and an exceptional setting for a gourmet break between flights. Discreet service, inspired cuisine, hushed atmosphere.
Château de Chambord
The hunting residence of François I, Chambord is an architectural masterpiece of dizzying proportions. 440 rooms, 83 staircases, 365 fireplaces and a central double-revolution staircase. The experience is available as a self-guided, guided or prestige tour. The hunting park and gardens also offer an exceptional setting to discover from the air or on the ground.
Book your flight at Châteaux de la Loire: helicopter experience with AEROAFFAIRES
AEROAFFAIRES offers you an exceptional helicopter experience around the Chateaux of the Loire Valley. Each flight is privatized, with tailor-made planning: personalized schedules, private tours, on-site transfers, gastronomic options and exclusive access.
Contact us for a personalized quote and embark on an immersion in French history and elegance.
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The Châteaux of the Loire: a little history
The Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has been a center of power, culture and art de vivre since the Renaissance. The Kings of France built their favorite residences here, between river and forest. Each château has its own identity: Beauregard, with its portrait gallery; Chambord, a reflection of the grandeur of François I; Chenonceau, set on the Cher and nicknamed the Château des Dames; Amboise, the burial place of Leonardo da Vinci; Cheverny, the inspiration for Moulinsart; Blois, the memory of several dynasties. Helicopter flights link these emblematic sites seamlessly, capturing their geometry, strategic location and the unity of the Loire Valley landscape.
