What are the May 2027 long weekends in France?

In 2027, 1 May and 8 May fall on a Saturday. Ascension Day is Thursday 6 May: with the school bridge day on Friday 7, the weekend runs from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 May and includes 8 May. Whit Sunday is 16 May, and Monday 17 is a public holiday.

Are castles open on 1 May in Aisne?

7 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Chateau-Thierry Castle, Ancien château de Blérancourt, Château de Nesles, Château, Château de Couvrelles, Château de Septmonts and Château de Pernant. 2 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.

How is this list made?

We read the hours, seasons and closing days each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.

Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Aisne

12 castles open

1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends

12 castles in Aisne open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 9 with precise days, 3 on their announced season only. Many close on 1 May: the list says which ones announce it.

Opening hours come from the castle’s official website, or from Google when the site does not publish any, and are re-read every ninety days. Seasons are copied word for word from the castle’s website. A castle can close without notice: its entry lists a phone number.

Known opening days

Chateau-Thierry CastleChâteau-Thierry
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Ancien château de BlérancourtBlérancourt
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Nesles (Nesles Castle)Seringes-et-Nesles
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €3
ChâteauVilliers-Saint-Denis
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Couvrelles (Couvrelles Castle)Couvrelles
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Septmonts (Septmonts Castle)Septmonts
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
The fortified castle of GuiseGuise
Open
: 2 Sun, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat
Adult €8
Château de Pernant (Pernant Castle)Pernant
Open
: 1 Sat, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château de Marchais (Marchais Castle)Marchais
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon

Open in season, without a precise timetable

These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.

Château de Coucy (Coucy Castle)Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique
Announced season
: du 2 mai au 4 septembre
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €7
Château de Viels-Maisons (Viels-Maisons Castle)Viels-Maisons
Announced season
: ouvert aux individuels de mai à juillet et de septembre à octobre
Adult €6
Château de Condé (Condé Castle)Condé-en-Brie
Announced season
: du 12 avril au 3 mai (lundi-samedi)
Adult €13

Other départements Every castle in Aisne

Frequently asked questions

What are the May 2027 long weekends in France?: In 2027, 1 May and 8 May fall on a Saturday. Ascension Day is Thursday 6 May: with the school bridge day on Friday 7, the weekend runs from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 May and includes 8 May. Whit Sunday is 16 May, and Monday 17 is a public holiday.
Are castles open on 1 May in Aisne?: 7 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Chateau-Thierry Castle, Ancien château de Blérancourt, Château de Nesles, Château, Château de Couvrelles, Château de Septmonts and Château de Pernant. 2 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.
How is this list made?: We read the hours, seasons and closing days each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.