Every year, the Rassemblement de Montgolfières (gathering of hot air balloons) brings balloonists from all over the world to partake in a three-day ballooning celebration in Le Puy-en-Velay (in central France in Auvergne) during the Armistice holiday.
Le Puy en Velay, is a perfect venue with ideal conditions for ballooning and is world renowned for its picturesque volcanic rocks. The 40 or so balloonists gather for this non-competitive event but everyone is invited as spectators. You can watch the colorful puffy balloons while sipping local wines and sampling the yummy cheeses that makes France France.
Hot Air Balloon Festival
November 10-12, 2006
Le Puy-en-Velay, France
For more information contact Jean-Marc Guerain
Telephone: 33) 04 71 02 73 18 or 33) 04 71 09 38 41 (Le Puy en Velay Tourist Office)
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I don’t know that I would actually ride in one of these (I think I may be afraid of heights), but sitting and watching while eating cheeses and drinking wine sounds good!
Comment by Kat 11.07.06 @ 6:16 pmJust a quick note to say that I enjoy your site! This shot is beautiful, and the trucs you offer tickle me.
Comment by ChrisLate 11.08.06 @ 10:36 amI like the way you can take a few words and make something sound so great!
Comment by big al 11.15.06 @ 1:56 pmCan you tell me when the next one will happen?
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