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 Cantal?

5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Castle of Pesteils, Château de Rochebrune, Château de Palmont, Château de Laroque and Chateau du Jarrousset.

Which free castles are open in Cantal over the May 2027 long weekends?

1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château d'Alleuze.

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 Cantal

13 castles open

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

13 castles in Cantal open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 7 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

Castle of PesteilsPolminhac
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €11
Château de Rochebrune (Rochebrune Castle)Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €10
Château de Palmont (Palmont Castle)Fontanges
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €9
Château des Ternes (Les Ternes)Les Ternes
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Laroque (Laroque Castle)Laroquebrou
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €1
Château du Chassan (Chassan Castle)Val d'Arcomie
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Chateau du JarroussetLa Chapelle-d'Alagnon
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Closed on 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 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'Anjony (Anjony Castle)Tournemire
Announced season
: avril à juin
Adult €10
Château d'Alleuze (Alleuze Castle)Alleuze
Announced season
: Toute l'année tous les jours
Free entry
Château de Vieillevie (Vieillevie Castle)Vieillevie
Announced season
: jours fériés de mai 2026 (8, 14, 25 mai)
Château d'Auzers (Auzers Castle)Auzers
Announced season
: vacances de Pâques du 4 avril au 3 mai (dimanche, lundi, jeudi et vendredi de 15h00 à 18h30), du 1er juillet au 31 août tous les jours ; groupes toute l'année sur réservation
Château de Longevergne (Longevergne Castle)Anglards-de-Salers
Announced season
: du 01 avril au 31 octobre
Château de Val (Val Castle)Lanobre
Announced season
: du 04 avril au 30 juin
Adult €8

Other départements Every castle in Cantal

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 Cantal?: 5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Castle of Pesteils, Château de Rochebrune, Château de Palmont, Château de Laroque and Chateau du Jarrousset.
Which free castles are open in Cantal over the May 2027 long weekends?: 1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château d'Alleuze.
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.