Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Charente
17 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
17 castles in Charente open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 15 with precise days, 2 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 La Rochefoucauld (Rochefoucauld Castle)La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Castle of CognacCognac
- 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
Adult €11- Château de Cressé (Cressé Castle)Bourg-Charente
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château d'Échoisy (Échoisy Castle)Cellettes
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 MonAdult €9- Logis de ForgeMouthiers-sur-Boëme
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €8 - Logis du Maine-GiraudChampagne-Vigny
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
- Château de Barbezieux (Barbezieux Castle)Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
- Hôtel de Ville, AngoulêmeAngoulême
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
- Château de Peyras (Peyras Castle)Terres-de-Haute-Charente
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
- Château de l'Oisellerie (Oisellerie Castle)La Couronne
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
- Logis de FissacRuelle-sur-Touvre
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
- Château de Chambes (Chambes Castle)Terres-de-Haute-Charente
- 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 la Mercerie (Mercerie Castle)Magnac-lès-Gardes
- Announced season
- : Basse saison (du 22 mars au fin juin et de septembre à novembre)
Adult €12 - Château de Villebois-Lavalette (Villebois-Lavalette Castle)Villebois-Lavalette
- Announced season
- : Avril, Mai, Juin, Septembre
Closed on 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Other départementsEvery castle in Charente
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 Charente?
- 7 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de La Rochefoucauld, Castle of Cognac, Château de Chalais, Château de Cressé, Château d'Échoisy, Logis du Maine-Giraud and Château de Barbezieux. 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.