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 Doubs?

3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château Galland, Château de Cléron and Château de Roche-sur-Loue. 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 Doubs

12 castles open

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

12 castles in Doubs open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 9 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 Galland (Galland Castle)Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Cléron (Cléron Castle)Cléron
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Montbéliard (Montbéliard Castle)Montbéliard
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €12
Château de Roche-sur-Loue (Roche-sur-Loue Castle)Arc-et-Senans
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Castle of BelvoirBelvoir
Open
: 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Adult €8
Château d'Uzel (Uzel Castle)Pelousey
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Quingey (Quingey Castle)Quingey
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Lantenne (Lantenne Castle)Lantenne-Vertière
Open
: 6 Thu, 17 Mon
Château d'École (École Castle)École-Valentin
Open
: 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.

Domaine du château de MoncleyMoncley
Announced season
: visites guidées organisées toute l'année (sur contact de l'office de tourisme de Besançon)
Château de Bournel (Bournel Castle)Cubry
Announced season
: pack déjeuner + visite possible durant toute la saison d'avril à octobre sur demande pour des groupes d'au moins 20 personnes
Fort de JouxLa Cluse-et-Mijoux
Announced season
: du 1er avril au 3 juillet 2026
Adult €9.50

Other départements Every castle in Doubs

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 Doubs?: 3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château Galland, Château de Cléron and Château de Roche-sur-Loue. 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.