Luc Trepanier paramotoring in front of Chateau de Menars, France, Photo Jeff Hamann
Flying Culture

Castles in the air: Paramotoring the Loire Valley

13 September, 2017

Luc Trepanier paramotoring in front of Chateau de Menars, France, Photo Jeff Hamann

“Oh là là!” So you want some stupendous holiday snaps?

Strap on your paramotor and head for the glorious châteaux of France’s Loire Valley, says photographer Jeff Hamann.

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