Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Calvados
15 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
15 castles in Calvados open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 11 with precise days, 4 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 du Breuil-en-AugeLe Breuil-en-Auge
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €9 - Château de Fontaine-Henry (Fontaine-Henry Castle)Fontaine-Henry
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €9 - Manoir de Blanche de CastilleL'Hôtellerie
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Manoir VigneronHonfleur
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Château de Pontécoulant (Pontécoulant Castle)Pontécoulant
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 MonAdult €8 - Castle of Saint-Germain-de-LivetSaint-Germain-de-Livet
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 2 Sun - Château d'Harcourt (Harcourt Castle)Thury-Harcourt-le-Hom
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Boutemont (Boutemont Castle)Ouilly-le-Vicomte
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 15 Sat
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 MonAdult €12 - Château de Brécy (Brécy Castle)Creully sur Seulles
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Adult €10 - Castle of CreullyCreully sur Seulles
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Adult €6
Open in season, without a precise timetable
These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.
- Château de Le Mesnil-GermainLe Mesnil-Germain
- Announced season
- : du 2 mai au 30 septembre (fermeture exceptionnelle le 1er mai)
Closed on 1 SatFree entry - Château de Canon (Canon Castle)Mézidon Vallée d'Auge
- Announced season
- : avril, mai, juin et septembre
- Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge (Crèvecœur-en-Auge Castle)Mézidon Vallée d'Auge
- Announced season
- : avril, mai, juin
- Announced season
- : Avril à Octobre
Other départementsEvery castle in Calvados
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 Calvados?
- 5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château du Breuil-en-Auge, Château de Fontaine-Henry, Manoir de Blanche de Castille, Château de la Fresnaye and Manoir Vigneron. 4 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.
- Which free castles are open in Calvados over the May 2027 long weekends?
- 1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château de Le Mesnil-Germain.
- 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.