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 Lot-et-Garonne?

5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Fumel, Château de Fontirou, Château de la Grangerie, Château de Poudenas and Château de Nérac.

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 Lot-et-Garonne

8 castles open

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

8 castles in Lot-et-Garonne open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 6 with precise days, 2 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 Fumel (Fumel Castle)Fumel
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Fontirou (Fontirou Castle)Castella
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €8.50
Château de la Grangerie (Grangerie Castle)Lannes
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Poudenas (Poudenas Castle)Poudenas
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Nérac (Nérac Castle)Nérac
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Closed on 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €5
Château de Saint-Denis (Saint-Denis Castle)Sauveterre-Saint-Denis
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.

Château de Rogé (Rogé Castle)Villeneuve-sur-Lot
Announced season
: Toute l'année
Château de Duras (France)Duras
Announced season
: du 1er avril au 30 juin
Adult €11

Other départements Every castle in Lot-et-Garonne

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 Lot-et-Garonne?: 5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Fumel, Château de Fontirou, Château de la Grangerie, Château de Poudenas and Château de Nérac.
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.