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Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Haute-Vienne
10 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
10 castles in Haute-Vienne open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 7 with precise days, 3 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
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €23- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Saint-Auvent (Saint-Auvent Castle)Saint-Auvent
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Rochechouart (Rochechouart Castle)Rochechouart
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 MonAdult €4.60 - Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
- Château de Brie (Brie Castle)Champagnac-la-Rivière
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Adult €10 - Château de Laplaud (Laplaud Castle)Oradour-sur-Glane
- Open
- : 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Open in season, without a precise timetable
These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.
- Announced season
- : du 21 mars au 1er novembre
- Château du Chambon (Chambon Castle)Bersac-sur-Rivalier
- Announced season
- : visites privées toute l'année sur réservation préalable
Adult €7.50 - Château de Lastours (Lastours Castle)Rilhac-Lastours
- Announced season
- : jeudi 14, vendredi 15, samedi 16, dimanche 17 mai de 14h à 19h
What’s on in Haute-Vienne
- Visite du Château de Brie et de sa grange médiévaleSunday, April 4, Château de Brie, Champagnac-la-Rivière
Other départementsEvery castle in Haute-Vienne
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-Vienne?
- 5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château du Reynou, Château de Châlus-Chabrol, Château de Saint-Auvent, Château de Rochechouart and Château de Nieul.
- 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.