The famous balloon at Parc André Citroën is deflating

While the entire world marveled at a balloon during the Paris 2024 Olympics, it was not the most famous in the capital.

The Generali Balloon is the third highest point in Paris. Installed since 1999 in the André Citroën Park in Paris’s 15th arrondissement, it is a tethered hot air balloon that offers an exceptional panoramic view of the city. For 25 years, 1,500,000 passengers have ridden in its basket to admire the most beautiful city in the world from 150 meters altitude… objectively! The Balloon completed today its deflating operation with a very specific intervention to recover the 6,200 m³ of helium it contains for recycling.

Thanks to the renewal of the partnership with the insurer Generali France for 5 years (2025-2030) and the arrival of a new scientific partner, Aérophile, the world leader in tethered balloons, is currently manufacturing a new balloon. Beyond its tourist activity, it will continue the scientific experiments conducted for over 10 years by the CNRS on the evolution of air pollution in the capital.

Aérophile is not only a key player in the field of tethered balloons, but also the designer of the famous balloon that carried the Olympic cauldron during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This project marked a historic moment in the Games and demonstrates Aérophile’s unique expertise in designing large-scale balloons that combine innovation, safety, and visual impact.

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