Unusual sports: where can you go for a paramotor or paragliding first flight in the Paris region?

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Published on August 12th, 2023 at 02:13 p.m.
Would you like to throw yourself into the void in complete safety? Let yourself be tempted by a paramotor flight and admire the superb landscapes of the Île-de-France region! Discover the best spots in the area to try out this unusual sport.

If a parachute jump seems a little too adventurous, why not try a gentler paramotor experience? All over the Paris region, there are numerous spots where you can take to the skies, safely equipped, in tandem with a professional, to fly over the region and enjoy the scenery, for a moment out of time. Enjoy an exceptional view of the Paris region, over the fields, forests and nature reserves of the various départements, which will reveal their secrets to you from another point of view. Ideal for a truly unusual outing!

Just like in a hot-air balloon, take to the skies in the comfort of a small aircraft, powered by a small turbine and a sail. Don't expect incredible speed, as this is more of a leisurely ride, with the gentle sound of a small lawnmower! Despite its rudimentary appearance, the unit can easily take off at a height of 500 meters, thanks to the power of the wind. It's a fascinating experience, accessible to all the curious, just like paragliding, which is a little rarer in the region, since you have to launch from the top of a small mountain, harder to find in our part of the world.

Spotlights to get started

  • French Paramotor School - Mauchamps (91)
  • Etampes Paramoteur - Méréville (91)
  • Association ULM Thoiry - Yvelines (78)
  • ProPulsion - Chevry-en-Sereine (77)
  • Aeriance Paramoteur - Prunay-sur-Essonne (91)
  • Paramoteur Paris-Est - La Ferté Gaucher (77)
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A partir de: €89

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