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 Loire?

4 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Saint-Victor, Château de Saint-André-d'Apchon, Château de Montrond and Château de l'Aubépin. 2 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 Loire

10 castles open

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

10 castles in Loire open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 9 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 Saint-Victor (Saint-Victor Castle)Saint-Victor-sur-Loire
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Saint-André-d'ApchonSaint-André-d'Apchon
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €7.50
Château de Montrond (Montrond Castle)Montrond-les-Bains
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €6.50
Château de Vaugirard (Vaugirard Castle)Champdieu
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de l'Aubépin (Aubépin Castle)Fourneaux
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château des Bruneaux (Bruneaux Castle)Firminy
Open
: 2 Sun, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 15 Sat
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €4.50
Château de Montrouge (Montrouge Castle)Savigneux
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Magneux-Haute-Rive (Magneux-Haute-Rive Castle)Magneux-Haute-Rive
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château, Roche-la-MolièreRoche-la-Molière
Open
: 15 Sat
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €4

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Château de Goutelas (Goutelas Castle)Marcoux
Announced season
: espaces extérieurs en accès libre toute l'année

Other départements Every castle in 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 Loire?: 4 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Saint-Victor, Château de Saint-André-d'Apchon, Château de Montrond and Château de l'Aubépin. 2 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.