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Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Indre-et-Loire

30 castles open

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

30 castles in Indre-et-Loire open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 16 with precise days, 14 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 in season, without a precise timetable

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

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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 Indre-et-Loire?
13 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Chenonceau, Site castral de Montbazon, Château-Gaillard, Château de Gizeux, Château de Cinq-Mars-la-Pile, Château de la Roche-Racan, Château du Châtelier and Château de Valmer. One castle announces it is 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.