Do you want to live a unique experience in the heart of the French capital? Come and discover its surroundings from the sky thanks to a paramotor flight. From the sky, you will feel a sense of freedom and adrenaline that you have never experienced before. What are you waiting for?

Given the current regulations that require you to fly over Paris at an altitude of more than 1,500 meters, we offer alternatives with our paramotor centers closest to the capital.

Where to go flying in paramotor near Paris?

• Essonne:

- Mauchamps: Just 10 minutes away from Étampes and 55 minutes from Paris, you will fly over the southern landscapes of the Parisian region. The French regional natural park of Gâtinais will guarantee you amazing landscapes. Among its green forests and castles, you will have unforgettable memories: a feeling of immense peace at a stone’s throw away from the capital!

- Gironville-sur- Essone: This is the perfect place for all nature lovers. In a 50 minutes flight, you will have time to discover the region of Gâtinais and some of its castles as Courances, Bouville or the Moulin de Dannemois. A real flight!

- Le Mérévillois: Next to the the Gâtinais, glide over the emblematic landscapes of the region. Among castles and regional natural park, you will live a true cultural experience from your paramotor. You will see a whole territory from the air. Admire the Belesbat castle from the 15th century, you will be amazed!

• Seine-et-Marne:

- La Ferté Gaucher: Located 17 minutes from Coulommiers, you can practice paramotoring in the middle of nature. From the town’s airfield, you can discover the beautiful landscapes of Seine-et Marne. Among its forests and fields, you will not feel less than an hour away from Paris.

• Val- d’Oise:

- Persan airfield: it is the ideal take-off point if you like the forest. Located between two regional parks: the Regional Natural Park of the French Vexin and the Regional Natural Park of Oise- Pays de France, you will fly over its centenary trees, its exceptional landscapes, and this, only 1 hour and 15 minutes away from Paris.

• Oise:

- Chambly: Take off just 1 hour and 10 minutes away from Paris on the border between Île-de-France and Hauts de France. Only 37 km away from Beauvais, you will enjoy the peace of the countryside to learn paramotoring or improve your skills. Fly over the Picardy territories dotted with culture, forest and small castles. The seasons will always offer you singular landscapes. On a clear day, you can even see the Eiffel Tower!

When to go paramotoring around Paris?

Our paramotoring centers in the Paris region work all year around. At the Mérévillois expedition, you will be able to fly all year around, 7 days a week. However, as it is an outdoor activity, so you will remain subject to weather conditions. That’s why the schedules may vary depending on the weather.

Who can do paramotor near Paris?

According to our centers offering paramotoring activities near the capital, almost everyone can go paramotoring in this area. However, there are some regulations you must follow. You must weigh between 3 stone and 18 stone. For those who wish to do an initiation to piloting, you must be at least 15 years old and minors will have to provide a parental authorization until legal age. This is also the minimum age if you want to do a training course to obtain the license.

Also, the activities are also possible for people with reduced mobility! What a great time you are going to have!

How to dress for paramotoring in the Paris region?

Our paramotoring schools will advise you to adapt your outfit to the season of the year to practice this aerial sport. For example, in winter, choose windproof clothes as well as warm clothes to avoid getting cold.

In general, wear comfortable clothes to feel at ease. Sport shoes and loose clothes are perfect to spend time in a paramotor.

You now have enough information to choose the place where you want to paramotor near Paris. Don't hesitate to book your activity as soon as possible to make sure you can do it on the desired date without it being already booked!