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 Hérault?

10 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Restinclières, Château de la Mogère, Château des évêques de Montpellier, Castle Bon, Château Saint-Bauzille, Château d'O, Alco Castle and Castle of Fourques. 3 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 Hérault

22 castles open

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

22 castles in Hérault open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 18 with precise days, 4 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 Restinclières (Restinclières Castle)Prades-le-Lez
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de la Mogère (Mogère Castle)Montpellier
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €10
Château des évêques de MontpellierLavérune
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Castle BonMontpellier
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château Saint-Bauzille (Saint-Bauzille Castle)Béziers
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château d'OMontpellier
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 Mon
Alco CastleMontpellier
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Castle of FourquesJuvignac
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Perdiguier (Perdiguier Castle)Maraussan
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Capion CastleGignac
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Domaine de GrammontMontpellier
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Grammont (Grammont Castle)Montpellier
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Peyrat (Peyrat Castle)Tourbes
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Puisserguier (Puisserguier Castle)Puisserguier
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Puilacher (Puilacher Castle)Puilacher
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château des archevêques de NarbonneCapestang
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Nizas (Nizas Castle)Nizas
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Jonquières (Jonquières Castle)Jonquières
Open
: 7 Fri, 15 Sat
Closed on 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 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.

Château de la Mosson (Mosson Castle)Montpellier
Announced season
: Toute l'année
Château de Preignes-le-VieuxVias
Announced season
: Avril à fin Septembre
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Flaugergues (Flaugergues Castle)Montpellier
Announced season
: Octobre à mai
Adult €12
Château Laurens (Laurens Castle)Agde
Announced season
: du 1er avril au 31 mai
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 Mon
Adult €18

Other départements Every castle in Hérault

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 Hérault?: 10 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Restinclières, Château de la Mogère, Château des évêques de Montpellier, Castle Bon, Château Saint-Bauzille, Château d'O, Alco Castle and Castle of Fourques. 3 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.