Mondial Air Ballons - Enenvol

The world's largest hot air balloon gathering

Since 1989, the Chambley-Bussières airfield has hosted the largest hot air balloon gathering on the planet. Created by Philippe Buron-Pilâtre, great-grandnephew of the pioneer of aerostation Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier, Mondial Air Ballons has become a global event over the years, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.

An exceptional aerial spectacle

The heart of the event lies in the mass ascents, moments of grace where hundreds of hot air balloons rise simultaneously into the Lorraine sky:

• Dawn ascents: around 6 am, the balloons take off in the golden light of sunrise, offering a magical spectacle.
• Dusk ascents: around 7 pm, a second ascent enhanced by the colors of sunset.
• Night Glow: a nocturnal show where balloons, inflated and anchored to the ground, light up to the rhythm of music.

Records and figures

• 456 balloons took off simultaneously in 2017, setting a world record.
• 200 pilots from 18 nationalities participate in each edition.
• Several hundred thousand visitors over the duration of the event.

From Mondial Air Ballons to Enenvol

After 18 legendary editions, the last under the historic name was held in 2023, with Philippe Buron-Pilâtre retiring. In 2025, the ABC group took over under the name Enenvol, with its first edition from July 25 to August 3, 2025. The event has retained the spirit of Mondial Air Ballons while incorporating new activities: concerts, a symphonic fountain, a children's village, corn mazes, and introductory flights.

Chambley Planet'Air: an exceptional site

Chambley airfield, a former NATO base, offers an ideal location for this event: a 2,500-meter runway, vast open spaces, and a preserved rural environment. The site, renamed Chambley Planet'Air, has become a center for aeronautical leisure and hosts activities throughout the year.