The European Hot Air Balloon Cup makes thousands of spectators dream every two years in the South Charente.
An internationally renowned event, it is accompanied by the Nouvelle Aquitaine Air Show, an air showcase of French aeronautics!
The best crews will compete in the art of flying... a non-steerable craft! The official competitions will be punctuated by aerial demonstrations, hot air balloon baptisms and shows. A large airshow with vintage aircraft will close the event, as always, on Sunday in Mainfonds.

For 25 years, the European Hot Air Balloon Cup in Charente has attracted nearly 1,500 hot air balloons, great air shows (Christian MOULLEC and his geese, world champions in aerobatics, acrobats on aircraft wings, legendary aircraft and air patrols: Moroccan Patrol and French Patrol) and half a million spectators.

This great event has two parts: (the European Cup and the animation) and involves two different balloon stages:
- The COMPETITION, which tests 40 hot-air balloons, i.e. 40 crews composed of a pilot, a co-pilot, a recuperator and a crew member who helps to install the balloon
- The FIESTA part, which includes 20 hot-air balloons, composed of a pilot and a crew member. These are intended for first flights by partners, sponsors and the public.
The 60 hot-air balloons take off at approximately the same time. The launch sites for the competition are known at the last moment,
while the Fiestas' launch sites are identified in the "Animation and Fiesta" section.

The event ends on Sunday in Mainfonds and during the whole day you will be able to admire the air shows (from 10am), the hot air balloons (from 6pm) with also a cabaret and fireworks in the evening.

The event takes place every 2 years.

The 24st European Balloon Cup will be held from 1 to 4 August 2024!
A major event of international renown, this event will bring together about sixty hot air balloons from fifteen countries for a breathtaking event.
The best crews will compete in the art of directing... a non-dirigible craft!
The official competitions will be punctuated by aerial demonstrations, hot air balloon baptisms and shows. A large air show hosting collector aircraft will close the event as always, on Sunday, 1st August in Mainfonds.
For 25 years, the Montgolfières Cup in Charente has attracted nearly 1,500 hot air balloons, major air shows (Christian MOULLEC and his geese, world champions of aerobatics, acrobats on aircraft wings, airplanes legends and air patrols: patrol of Morocco and patrol of France) and half a million spectators.

Hota air balloons will take off at different moments during the competition:
The event will end on Sunday in Mainfonds and throughout the day you will admire the air meetings (from 10am), the flight of balloons (from 6pm) with also a cabaret and fireworks in the evening.

The event takes place every 2 years.

The association Les Barbezivales invites you to take part in the medieval festival on the Place du Château: on the program: entertainment, catering, medieval camp, shows, escape game and many more...

The festibalades are a way to discover with your family and friends the wine appellation Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux and the territory on which it is produced. Guided by the wine maker ‘s expertise in the heart of the vineyards, you will find out more about wine growing techniques in the vineyards and how to recognize the diversity of grape varieties. You will appreciate the charming countryside of this region, and its fauna and flora will have no more secrets for you! Coming back to the Château, our wine maker will reveal the secrets of the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux appellation in the confidentiality of his cellar. You will be offered an appetizer to taste the supple and fruity aromas of this appellation. Finally, you will taste all the flavors of the local food during the dinner served in the French countryside. A convivial moment for sharing! In the menu: local products.

Organized by the Maison des Vins de Blaye and HG Green Bike, this hike is open to all, and more, it's free! To satisfy everyone, from amateurs to pros, three circuits are proposed: - a family 12 miles circuit without difficulty to appreciate the vineyards of Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux - a 24 miles circuit with uneven and rough terrain - an expert 34 miles circuit, technical circuit promising sensations and thrills! A 15 miles walking tour is also available this year.

Firework of national day in Blaye at 11:00pm from the remparts.