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 Deux-Sèvres?

3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Javarzay, Domaine du Château d'Argenton-les-Vallées and Château du Coudray-Salbart. 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 Deux-Sèvres

7 castles open

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

7 castles in Deux-Sèvres open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 5 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 Javarzay (Javarzay Castle)Chef-Boutonne
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €8
Domaine du Château d'Argenton-les-ValléesArgentonnay
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €5
Château du Coudray-Salbart (Coudray-Salbart Castle)Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 Mon
Adult €7
Donjon de NiortNiort
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de l'Ébaupinay (Ébaupinay Castle)Argentonnay
Open
: 7 Fri

Open in season, without a precise timetable

These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.

Château de Tennessus (Tennessus Castle)Amailloux
Announced season
: de mi-septembre à fin juin
Adult €7.50
Château de Mursay (Mursay Castle)Échiré
Announced season
: visites commentées pour les groupes sur rendez-vous de février à octobre

Other départements Every castle in Deux-Sèvres

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 Deux-Sèvres?: 3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Javarzay, Domaine du Château d'Argenton-les-Vallées and Château du Coudray-Salbart. 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.