Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Drôme
7 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
7 castles in Drôme 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 d'Hauterives (Drôme)Hauterives
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse (Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse Castle)Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €15 - Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €3- Chateau de Rochefort-en-ValdaineRochefort-en-Valdaine
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Château de Vachères (Vachères Castle)Montclar-sur-Gervanne
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Closed on 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 MonAdult €8
Open in season, without a precise timetable
These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.
- Announced season
- : 16 avril au 30 juin
Adult €7.50- Tour de CrestCrest
- Announced season
- : Avril à septembre
Other départementsEvery castle in Drôme
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 Drôme?
- 5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château d'Hauterives (Drôme), Château de Charmes-sur-l'Herbasse, Château de Chamaret, Chateau de Rochefort-en-Valdaine and Château de Vachères.
- 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.