To do · 15th arrondissement
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Ballon de Paris Generali (Parc André Citroën)
A helium balloon on a cable that lifts up to 30 passengers 150 metres above the Seine, with the whole of Paris and the Eiffel Tower laid out below; the park around it has fountains and a playground.
| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Where | 15th arrondissement |
| Address | Parc André Citroën, 2 rue Cauchy, 75015 Paris |
| Season and hours | Every day 9:00–17:00, weather permitting – the site has a live 'can the balloon fly?' check. Busiest at weekends, in school holidays and on bank holidays; weekdays and mornings are quieter. |
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Checked on ballondeparis.com, paris.fr, visitparisregion.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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