Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Ardèche
14 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
14 castles in Ardèche open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 8 with precise days, 6 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
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €5- Château de Montivert (Montivert Castle)Saint-André-en-Vivarais
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €5 - Château de CruasCruas
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Ancien Palais des EvêquesBourg-Saint-Andéol
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 MonAdult €9- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun- Château de Grozon (Grozon Castle)Saint-Barthélemy-Grozon
- 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 Crussol (Crussol Castle)Saint-Péray
- Announced season
- : Château et ruines accessibles toute l'année
Adult €6 - BrogieuxRoiffieux
- Announced season
- : du 1er mai au 30 septembre
Adult €8 - Château de Vaussèche (Vaussèche Castle)Vernoux-en-Vivarais
- Announced season
- : abords du château accessibles et ouverts toute l'année à la visite libre
Free entry - Castel of TournonTournon-sur-Rhône
- Announced season
- : du 20/04 au 30/06
Closed on 1 SatAdult €5 - Château des Roure (Roure Castle)Labastide-de-Virac
- Announced season
- : Vacances de printemps du 3 avril au 2 mai 2027
Adult €17.50 - Château du Besset (Besset Castle)Saint-Romain-de-Lerps
- Announced season
- : ouvert toute l'année
Other départementsEvery castle in Ardèche
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 Ardèche?
- 4 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Désaignes, Château de Montivert, Château de Cruas and Ancien Palais des Evêques. 3 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.
- Which free castles are open in Ardèche over the May 2027 long weekends?
- 1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château de Vaussèche.
- 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.