Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Bouches-du-Rhône
19 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
19 castles in Bouches-du-Rhône open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 16 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
- Château des Baux (Baux Castle)Les Baux-de-Provence
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Palais du PharoMarseille 7e Arrondissement
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Bastide la Torse dite aussi château de la TorseAix-en-Provence
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Mas de MéjanesSaintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Romanin (Romanin Castle)Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château du Seuil (Seuil Castle)Aix-en-Provence
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de l'Empéri (Empéri Castle)Salon-de-Provence
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €6 - Château de la Buzine (Buzine Castle)11e arrondissement de Marseille
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 Mon - Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
- Château de Châteaurenard (châteaurenard Castle)Châteaurenard
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
- Château de la Pioline (Pioline Castle)Aix-en-Provence
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
- Château d'Alphéran (Alphéran Castle)Aix-en-Provence
- 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 d'Arnajon (Arnajon Castle)Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
- Announced season
- : du 4 avril au 4 octobre 2026, de préférence les jeudi, vendredi, samedi et dimanche
Adult €10 - La Barben CastleLa Barben
- Announced season
- : du 11 avril au 1 novembre 2026
Adult €17.90 - Announced season
- : de mai à septembre
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 MonAdult €8
Other départementsEvery castle in Bouches-du-Rhône
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 Bouches-du-Rhône?
- 14 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château des Baux, Palais du Pharo, Bastide la Torse dite aussi château de la Torse, Mas de Méjanes, Thermes, anciennement dits Palais de Constantin, Château de Romanin, Château du Seuil and Château d'Éguilles. 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.