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 Gard?

9 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château d'Uzès, Site archéologique de Saint-Roman d'Aiguille (également sur commune de Comps), Château de Beaucaire, Château de Bosc, Château de la Devèze, Château de Sanilhac, Tower of Philip the Fair and Château du Cheylard. 2 castles announce they are 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 Gard

15 castles open

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

15 castles in Gard open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 14 with precise days, 1 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'Uzès (Uzès Castle)Uzès
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €24
Site archéologique de Saint-Roman d'Aiguille (également sur commune de Comps)Beaucaire
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €6
Château de Beaucaire (Beaucaire Castle)Beaucaire
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Bosc (Bosc Castle)Domazan
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de la Devèze (Devèze Castle)Quissac
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Sanilhac (Sanilhac Castle)Sanilhac-Sagriès
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Ramparts of Aigues-MortesAigues-Mortes
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat
Tower of Philip the FairVilleneuve-lès-Avignon
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château du CheylardAujac
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €8
Château de Portes (Portes Castle)Portes
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Montclus (Montclus Castle)Montclus
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Montalet (Montalet Castle)Molières-sur-Cèze
Open
: 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Adult €7
Château d'Assas (Assas Castle)Le Vigan
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Domaine de la TourSaint-Chaptes
Open
: 7 Fri, 15 Sat
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Ancienne église castrale Sainte-Agathe et vestiges du château de SabranSabran
Announced season
: Toute l'année, tous les jours

Other départements Every castle in Gard

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 Gard?: 9 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château d'Uzès, Site archéologique de Saint-Roman d'Aiguille (également sur commune de Comps), Château de Beaucaire, Château de Bosc, Château de la Devèze, Château de Sanilhac, Tower of Philip the Fair and Château du Cheylard. 2 castles announce they are 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.