Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Haute-Loire
7 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
7 castles in Haute-Loire open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 6 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 de Rochebaron (Rochebaron Castle)Bas-en-Basset
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €10 - Château de Lavoûte-Polignac (Lavoûte-Polignac Castle)Lavoûte-sur-Loire
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 MonAdult €6- Château de La Rochelambert (Rochelambert Castle)Saint-Paulien
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 MonAdult €8 - Château seigneurialAurec-sur-Loire
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Open in season, without a precise timetable
These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.
- Château de Chavaniac (Chavaniac Castle)Chavaniac-Lafayette
- Announced season
- : du mercredi 1 avril au dimanche 1 novembre 2026
Other départementsEvery castle in Haute-Loire
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 Haute-Loire?
- 6 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Rochebaron, Château de Lavoûte-Polignac, Château d'Arlempdes, Château de La Rochelambert, Château seigneurial and Château de Valprivas.
- 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.