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 Allier?

12 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de La Palice, Château de Balaine, Château de Beauvoir, Castle of the dukes of Bourbon, Château de Montaiguët-en-Forez, Château des Granges, Château de Murat (Allier) and Château de Beaumont. 3 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 Allier

17 castles open

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

17 castles in Allier open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 15 with precise days, 2 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

Château de La Palice (Palice Castle)Saint-Prix
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Balaine (Balaine Castle)Villeneuve-sur-Allier
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €13
Château de Beauvoir (Beauvoir Castle)Saint-Pourçain-sur-Besbre
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Castle of the dukes of BourbonMoulins
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €12
Château de Montaiguët-en-Forez (Montaiguët-en-Forez Castle)Montaiguët-en-Forez
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château des Granges (Granges Castle)Escurolles
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Murat (Allier)Murat
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Beaumont (Beaumont Castle)Agonges
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Saint-Pont (Saint-Pont Castle)Saint-Pont
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Pomay (Pomay Castle)Lusigny
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de BourbonBourbon-l'Archambault
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château d'Avrilly (Avrilly Castle)Trévol
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château du Lonzat (Lonzat Castle)Marcenat
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château du Réray (Réray Castle)Aubigny
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de la Crête (Crête Castle)Audes
Open
: 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 du Riau (Riau Castle)Villeneuve-sur-Allier
Announced season
: groupes sur réservation du 1er avril au 30 novembre
Closed on 1 Sat, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Adult €10
Château de Chareil-Cintrat (Chareil-Cintrat Castle)Chareil-Cintrat
Announced season
: Du 16 septembre au 14 juin
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €5

Other départements Every castle in Allier

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 Allier?: 12 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de La Palice, Château de Balaine, Château de Beauvoir, Castle of the dukes of Bourbon, Château de Montaiguët-en-Forez, Château des Granges, Château de Murat (Allier) and Château de Beaumont. 3 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.