Marriage proposal · French Riviera

Marriage proposal on the French Riviera: make it by paraglider

A paragliding flight for two, side by side above the Préalpes d'Azur, then the proposal at the landing, filmed by our team: an original and unique marriage proposal. And if you prefer solid ground, our ideas of places on the French Riviera.

  • Flying as a pair possible
  • Proposal filmed at the landing
  • Ascending flight from €140
  • 1,291+ reviews ★★★★★
Orange paraglider just after take-off, above a green valley A proposal seen from the sky
  • Recommended flightAscending flight · €140
  • For twoTwo tandems side by side
  • The proposalAt the landing
  • The keepsakeFilmed by our team
  • LocationGréolières · 50 min from Nice

Making an original marriage proposal on the French Riviera, without falling into the already-seen: that is what the couples who contact us are looking for. Paragliding brings what few places offer, a moment out of time, lived together, before the big question.

We have already accompanied marriage proposals. Couples remember a proposal that was original, well organised and unique, with lovely memories for the two of them. The recipe is simple: a tandem paragliding flight, then the proposal at the landing, which our team films.

In this guide: the two ways to make your proposal by paraglider, how it goes, which flight to choose, the prices, then our ideas of places for a marriage proposal in Nice, Monaco, Cannes and elsewhere on the French Riviera.

Orange sunset over the ridges of the hinterland, cloudy sky
By paraglider

Two ways to make your marriage proposal by paraglider

The proposal always takes place at the landing, and you can adapt it as you wish.

For two

Flying side by side, then the proposal

With our two instructors, Pierrot and Pierre-Yves, you both fly at the same time, each in a tandem, side by side in the sky. At the landing, you make your proposal: our team films the moment. See also our page on paragliding to share as a couple.

A single flight

The surprise at the landing

Your partner flies, and you wait on the ground. When they touch down at the landing, you make your proposal. To keep the surprise to the end, you can give them the flight with a paragliding gift voucher, bought directly from the school and not as a paragliding gift box.

On the day

How a paragliding marriage proposal goes

Three steps, and only one thing to prepare: the ring.

1 · Book

The flight, saying what it is for

Book your ascending flight online or by phone, and tell us it is for a marriage proposal: we will be ready to film at the landing.

2 · Fly

20 to 30 minutes in the sky

Meet at the Gréolières landing field, ride up by 4x4 to take-off, then the flight above the ridges, with the sea on the horizon in clear weather.

3 · The proposal

At the landing, filmed

The person making the proposal keeps the ring. We film the proposal at the landing, and that is all: the moment belongs to you.

The recommended flight

The Ascending flight, ideal for a proposal

The Ascending flight (€140, 20 to 30 minutes of flight) is very well suited to a marriage proposal: long enough to enjoy the view, gentle enough to arrive calm at the landing. For a longer flight, the prestige flight lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour, video included.

Flights take off from Gréolières, 50 minutes from Nice and Cannes, with State-qualified instructors (DEJEPS and BEES), 10,000 flights without serious accident.

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The Ailéments 4x4 on the take-off area, snow-capped peaks on the horizon
The places

Where to make a marriage proposal on the French Riviera?

For an unusual marriage proposal, the sky of Gréolières; for solid ground, here are our favourite places, from Nice to the Esterel. And for another outing for two, see our unusual activities in and around Nice.

Nice

Marriage proposal in Nice

Castle Hill, above the old town: the view over the Baie des Anges is one of the finest in the city. Our guide what to do in Nice gives you more ideas.

Monaco

Marriage proposal in Monaco

The Rock and its gardens, facing the sea: an elegant setting for a proposal a stone's throw from the Palace. Our guide what to do in Monaco gives you more ideas.

Cannes

Marriage proposal in Cannes

The Lérins Islands, a few minutes by boat from the Croisette: calm, pine trees and turquoise sea. Our guide what to do in Cannes gives you more ideas.

Èze

Marriage proposal in Èze

The hilltop village above the sea, between Nice and Monaco: medieval lanes and a panorama over the Mediterranean.

The mountains

Marriage proposal in the mountains

Gourdon, a hilltop village above the Gorges du Loup, or the sky of Gréolières, at 1,800 m, for a truly unusual proposal. Our guide hilltop village of Gourdon gives you more ideas.

The Var

Marriage proposal in the Var

The red rocks of the Esterel above the sea, for a proposal at sunset. Our guide what to do in Fréjus gives you more ideas.

Preparing well

Preparing your paragliding marriage proposal well

A few points to know before booking.

Season

When to fly

We fly all year round except from January to mid-February. For Valentine's Day, give the flight as a gift voucher instead, valid for 1 year with no extension, and make your proposal in spring. For more thrill gift ideas, see our guide.

Weather

A back-up date

The day before, we confirm the flight by text message or by phone. If the weather does not allow flying, the flight is rescheduled free of charge: we will offer you another date. Keep the ring until then.

Who can fly

Age and weight

Up to 90 kg per passenger, with no particular physical condition: you just need to be able to run a few steps at take-off. Over 60, we check together by phone.

Prices

How much does a paragliding marriage proposal cost?

Price per flight, equipment and supervision included. We film the proposal at the landing.

Ascending flight: a pink paraglider above the Cheiron massif, in the Alpes-Maritimes
Recommended

Ascending flight

20-30 min of flying

140 €
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Orange paraglider above a green valley, under a cloudy blue sky
For two

Two flights side by side

2 Ascending flights

280 €
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Prestige flight: the instructor and the passenger smiling in a tandem paraglider under a blue sky
Longer

Prestige flight

45 min to 1 h · video included

250 €
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Instructor and passenger on a tandem paraglider above a cliff, another wing in the sky
Option

In-flight video

Per flight · on your phone

30 €
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Frequently asked questions

Paragliding marriage proposal: your questions

Answers to the questions future fiancés ask before booking.

Can you make a marriage proposal by paraglider?

Yes. We have already accompanied marriage proposals: the proposal takes place at the landing, after the flight, and our team films it. Couples remember a proposal that was original, well organised and unique.

Can two people fly at the same time?

Yes. With two instructors, you can both fly at the same time, side by side in the sky, then make the proposal at the landing. A single flight is also possible: your partner flies, and you wait for them at the landing.

Where does the marriage proposal take place?

At the landing, after the flight. You can adapt it as you wish: together after a side-by-side flight, or waiting for your partner on the ground after their flight.

Who keeps the ring?

The person making the proposal keeps the ring. We film the proposal at the landing, and that is all: the moment belongs to you.

Which flight should you choose for a marriage proposal?

The Ascending flight (€140, 20 to 30 minutes of flight) is very well suited: long enough to enjoy the view, gentle enough to arrive calm at the landing. For a longer flight, the Prestige flight lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour, video included.

How much does a paragliding marriage proposal cost?

The Ascending flight costs €140 per person, i.e. €280 for two flights side by side. The in-flight video option costs €30 per flight (included with the Prestige flight at €250).

Can you make your proposal on Valentine's Day?

The school is closed from January to mid-February. For Valentine's Day, give a paragliding gift voucher, valid for 1 year with no extension, and make your proposal in spring, whenever you like.

What if the weather doesn't allow flying?

The day before, we confirm the flight by text message or by phone, depending on the weather. If conditions are not good, the flight is rescheduled free of charge: we will offer you another date.

Written by the team Ailéments — paragliding instructors & canyoning

Based in Gréolières, we have already accompanied paragliding marriage proposals. State-qualified instructors (DEJEPS and BEES), more than 20 years of experience and 10,000 flights.

DEJEPS and BEES instructors Since 2013 1,291+ reviews 5/5 10,000 flights
The essentials

Paragliding marriage proposal: key takeaways

Four pointers for a successful proposal.

1

For two or as a surprise

Two flights side by side, or a single flight and the surprise on the ground: you choose.

2

The proposal at the landing

You keep the ring, we film the proposal, the moment belongs to you.

3

The Ascending flight recommended

20 to 30 minutes of flight, €140 per person, from Gréolières.

4

Plan the date ahead

School closed from January to mid-February; rescheduled free of charge if the weather does not allow flying.