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Full of Hot Air: Great Ballooning Adventures The Best Places to Float across the Sky By Paul McMenamin
France: Castles and Vineyards Nothing epitomizes luxury ballooning better than a flying tour of the famed vineyards and chateaux of Burgundy. Such a trip is offered by the Bombard Society, an American company specializing in high-end package balloon holidays. From Paris, the TGV (Tres Grànde Vitesse) whisks you first-class to Burgundy. After visiting world-class vineyards, guests make their first balloon ascent, flying over medieval castles and a patchwork of vineyards. In the evening, pilots and passengers dine like royalty in the 14th-century vaulted chambers of Château Savigny-les-Beaune. In short, this trip defines first-class adventure travel. On your second day, you visit the Patriarche family cellar, home to 10 million bottles, representing five centuries' vintage. A wine tasting precedes lunch with the Countess de Loisy at her country estate, Château Rochepot, a stunning cliff-top fortress. After touring the chateau, fire up your balloon to soar over the intricately patterned tile roof and the nearby Cote d'Or vineyards. The next day, you'll explore the 12th-century fortified city of Chateauneuf, then visit more vineyards, including Château Commarin (complete with 13th-century castle and moat), and Clos de Vougeot, your departure point for your final balloon flight over Burgundy. Your fourth day allows for free for further exploration of Beaune, a 14th-century walled city and ancient capital of Burgundy. The ultimate ballooning experience comes with a lofty price tag: $6,000 per person. Contact The Bombard Society, (333 Pershing Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. 800.862.8537 or 561.837.6610. www.bonbardsociety.com
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