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 Gers?

4 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Thibault de Termes, Château d'Homps, Château de Lavardens and Château de Herrebouc.

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 Gers

6 castles open

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

6 castles in Gers open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 4 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 Thibault de TermesTermes-d'Armagnac
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €7
Château d'Homps (Homps Castle)Homps
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Lavardens (Lavardens Castle)Lavardens
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €12
Château de Herrebouc (Herrebouc Castle)Saint-Jean-Poutge
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Closed on 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Château d'Avezan (Avezan Castle)Avezan
Announced season
: du 1er mai au 30 juin et du 15 septembre au 15 octobre
Adult €8
Château de Cassaigne (Cassaigne Castle)Cassaigne
Announced season
: Du 1er septembre au 30 juin
Closed on 17 Mon

Other départements Every castle in Gers

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 Gers?: 4 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Thibault de Termes, Château d'Homps, Château de Lavardens and Château de Herrebouc.
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.