Ballon Generali, Paris

Name: Ballon Generali
Address: Parc André Citroën, Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 44 26 20 00

#774 among attractions in Paris

View point, Balloon rides, Outdoor activities, Tours

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Facts and practical information

The Ballon Generali is a tethered helium balloon, used as tourist attraction and as an air quality awareness tool. Installed in Paris since 1999 in the Parc André-Citroën, it was created and developed by the French company Aerophile SAS for the celebration of the year 2000. The balloon has lofted more than 500,000 passengers into the sky since its opening. ()

Local name: Ballon de Paris Coordinates: 48°50'29"N, 2°16'26"E

Address

Parc André CitroënVaugirard (Javel)Paris France

Contact

+33 1 44 26 20 00

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Ballon Generali – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaugrenelle Paris shopping mall, Palais des Sports, Pavillon de l'eau, Parc André Citroën.

0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Sport venue
Palais des Sports, Paris
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Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Pavillon de l'eau, Paris
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~1010 ftE
Public park on site of old car factory
Parc André Citroën, Paris
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~1970 ftN
Bridge
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Bridge
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Pont de Grenelle, Paris
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Monuments and statues, Memorial
Statue de la Liberté, Paris
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Bridge
Pont Rouelle, Paris
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0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Maison La Roche, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ballon Generali open?

Ballon Generali is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ballon Generali?

Nearby attractions include Parc André Citroën, Paris (5 min walk), Port d'Auteuil, Paris (6 min walk), Grenelle cemetery, Paris (7 min walk), Pont du Garigliano, Paris (8 min walk).

How to get to Ballon Generali by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ballon Generali:

Bus

Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou • Lines: 169, 30, 42, 88 (4 min walk)
Rue Leblanc • Lines: 169, 30, 42, 88 (4 min walk)

Train

Pont du Garigliano-Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou (6 min walk)
Javel (10 min walk)

Tram

Pont du Garigliano • Lines: T3a (7 min walk)
Balard • Lines: T3a (11 min walk)

Metro

Javel - André Citroën • Lines: 10 (10 min walk)
Mirabeau • Lines: 10 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Beaugrenelle • Lines: Batobus (17 min walk)