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 Aude?

3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Quéribus, Château de Gaussan and Castle of Coustaussa. One castle announces it is 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 Aude

15 castles open

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

15 castles in Aude open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 5 with precise days, 10 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 Quéribus (Quéribus Castle)Cucugnan
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Gaussan (Gaussan Castle)Bizanet
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château comtal de CarcassonneCarcassonne
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €19
Castle of CoustaussaCoustaussa
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Couffoulens (Couffoulens Castle)Couffoulens
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.

The four castles of LastoursLastours
Announced season
: Avril à Juin
Adult €9
Château de Villerouge-Termenès (Villerouge-Termenès Castle)Villerouge-Termenès
Announced season
: du 1er avril au 30 juin et du 1er septembre à la fin des vacances de Toussaint
Adult €7
Château d'Aguilar (Aguilar Castle)Tuchan
Announced season
: En mai, juin et septembre
Adult €4
Château de Pennautier (Pennautier Castle)Pennautier
Announced season
: d'avril à octobre, tous les jours de 10h à 17h
Adult €10
Château de Cavanac (Cavanac Castle)Cavanac
Announced season
: de mars à décembre
Château de Mézerville (Mézerville Castle)Mézerville
Announced season
: chambres d'hôtes et table d'hôtes ouvertes du 30 avril au 3 novembre
PeyrepertuseDuilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse
Announced season
: Avril-Mai-Juin
Adult €8
Château de Puivert (Puivert Castle)Puivert
Announced season
: toute l'année (hors fermeture annuelle du 15 novembre au 20 décembre)
Adult €7
Château de Saissac (Saissac Castle)Saissac
Announced season
: d’avril à juin
Adult €6
Château de Termes (Termes Castle)Termes
Announced season
: avril, mai, juin
Adult €6

Other départements Every castle in Aude

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 Aude?: 3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Quéribus, Château de Gaussan and Castle of Coustaussa. One castle announces it is 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.