What are the dates of the spring holidays in Essonne?

The spring holidays in Essonne run from Saturday, April 3 to Monday, April 19, the day classes resume (zone C). Dates from the official French 2026-2027 school calendar.

Which castles are free in Essonne during the spring holidays?

2 castles with free entry open during the spring holidays: Château du Val Fleuri and Domaine de Montauger.

How is this list made?

We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.

Castles open during the spring holidays in Essonne

14 castles open

From Saturday, April 3 to Monday, April 19, zone C

14 castles in Essonne open during the spring holidays according to their hours or season: 12 with precise opening days, 2 on their announced season only. Check the castle’s website the day before; holiday hours change often.

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 Dourdan (Dourdan Castle)Dourdan
Open
: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Adult €5
Château de Montlhéry (Montlhéry Castle)Montlhéry
Open
: Sat, Sun
Adult €3
Parc du Grand VeneurSoisy-sur-Seine
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Château des Roches (Roches Castle)Bièvres
Open
: Sat, Sun
Adult €6
Château de Dommerville (Angerville)Angerville
Open
: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Château de Frémigny (Frémigny Castle)Bouray-sur-Juine
Open
: Tue, Wed
Château du Saussay (Saussay Castle)Ballancourt-sur-Essonne
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Manoir du TronchetChalo-Saint-Mars
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Château du Val Fleuri (Val Fleuri Castle)Gif-sur-Yvette
Open
: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Free entry
Château de Montjean (Montjean Castle)Wissous
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Château d'Angervilliers (Angervilliers Castle)Angervilliers
Open
: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Town hall of AvrainvilleAvrainville
Open
: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Open in season, without a precise timetable

These castles announce a season covering the holidays without giving days: call before you go.

Château de Courson (Courson Castle)Courson-Monteloup
Announced season
: du 18 avril au 3 mai 2026, ouvert tous les jours
Domaine de MontaugerLisses
Announced season
: Printemps (1er avril au 30 juin) et Automne (1er au 30 septembre), Parc du mercredi au dimanche de 9h à 18h, Maison de l'environnement mercredi, samedi et dimanche de 13h à 17h30
Free entry

Dates by zone and other départements Every castle in Essonne

Frequently asked questions

What are the dates of the spring holidays in Essonne?: The spring holidays in Essonne run from Saturday, April 3 to Monday, April 19, the day classes resume (zone C). Dates from the official French 2026-2027 school calendar.
Which castles are free in Essonne during the spring holidays?: 2 castles with free entry open during the spring holidays: Château du Val Fleuri and Domaine de Montauger.
How is this list made?: We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.