A cross between the Eiffel Tower and Paris' Great Balloon, the Aérophare is a majestic tower (54 metres high and similar to the Leaning Tower of Pisa in size) with a balloon 10 metres in diameter that is able to carry up to 12 passengers to a height of 40 metres above the ground. Illuminated at night and visible for several kilometres, it provides the very best in captive balloon flight without many of its limitations. A permanent and unforgettable tourist attraction like a theme park, it enables large numbers of visitors to experience the pleasure of flying for the price of a roundabout ride. Before your trip, the Aérophare offers an informative film tracing its history. Flights last five minutes.