Skydiving · Auxerre
The essentials
Paris Jump runs one tandem skydiving format at Saint-Florentin, near Auxerre: a jump from 4,000 metres with 2h on-site, rated 5/5 across 7 reviews, at 255 €. The experience covers briefing, equipment fitting, the jump itself and landing. Physical level is "occasionally sporty", so no prior fitness training is required. Book directly with Paris Jump and confirm availability in advance, as a single drop zone fills fast on weekends.
The offer
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment of the jump?
Freefall starts the second you exit the aircraft at 4,000 metres. That first 3 to 5 seconds of pure acceleration is what most jumpers describe as the hardest to anticipate, even after the briefing.
Do you need to be comfortable with heights to do this?
Most first-timers are not. At 4,000 metres, there's no visible ground reference the way there is on a cliff edge, which actually makes the altitude feel more abstract. The fear of heights as you know it on a ladder or balcony doesn't apply here.
How long is the actual freefall at 4,000 metres?
A jump from 4,000 metres typically produces around 20 to 25 seconds of freefall before canopy deployment. The total 2h duration includes ground briefing, gearing up and the flight to altitude.
Is the experience conducted in English?
Yes. Paris Jump offers the briefing and jump in both French and English, so non-French speakers get the full safety brief without missing anything.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.1°C | 76 mm | Possible |
| February | 6.7°C | 70.6 mm | Possible |
| March | 7.4°C | 79.2 mm | Possible |
| April | 10.9°C | 79.9 mm | Good |
| May | 13.9°C | 60.8 mm | Good |
| June | 18.3°C | 64.5 mm | Good |
| July | 21.7°C | 49.4 mm | Peak |
| August | 20.7°C | 34.3 mm | Peak |
| September | 18.6°C | 42.5 mm | Peak |
| October | 13.1°C | 90.9 mm | Good |
| November | 8.4°C | 73.9 mm | Possible |
| December | 4.1°C | 54.9 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear comfortable, close-fitting clothes you can move in and avoid loose scarves or open-toed shoes. The jump is rated "occasionally sporty", so no special gear is needed, but layers help at altitude even in summer.
Getting there
Head directly to the Aérodrome de Saint-Florentin - Chéu, located at 89360 Jaulges, roughly 30 km northeast of Auxerre via the D965.
See also
Updated March 2026