Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Mondial Air Balloon Festival

Chambley Air Base, Lorraine, France


Dates: Biannually in late summer.
The famous bi-annual 7 day festival is based on the former training base of astronaut John Collins. The area around Chambley is very rural and accommodation options are limited. Both nearby camp-sites fill up very quickly so it is worth booking them early. They may ask for a deposit.

2005 Verdict:
We booked our camp-site at Jaulny. The organization is always friendly but frequently chaotic. The weather was not a favourable as in previous years, but in between the thunderstorms and rain we managed 6 flights in total. The post flight pizzas in nearby (only) café in Jaulny, were as good as usual!

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