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?

5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Chambert, Château Lagrézette, Château de Haute-Serre, Château de Saint-Laurent-les-Tours and Château des Doyens à Carennac. 5 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 Lot

14 castles open

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

14 castles in Lot open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 9 with precise days, 5 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 Chambert (Chambert Castle)Floressas
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château Lagrézette (Lagrézette Castle)Caillac
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Haute-Serre (Haute-Serre Castle)Cieurac
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Saint-Laurent-les-ToursSaint-Laurent-les-Tours
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château des Doyens à CarennacCarennac
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château de Cénevières (Cénevières Castle)Cénevières
Open
: 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Larroque-Toirac (Larroque-Toirac Castle)Larroque-Toirac
Open
: 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Adult €9
Château les BouyssesMercuès
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Labastide-Marnhac (Labastide-Marnhac Castle)Labastide-Marnhac
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.

Castle of MontalSaint-Jean-Lespinasse
Announced season
: Du 2 mai au 31 août
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €9
Château de Lantis (Lantis Castle)Dégagnac
Announced season
: du 1er avril au 30 juin
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €10
Château de Larnagol (Larnagol Castle)Larnagol
Announced season
: 27 mars au 5 juillet
Closed on 1 Sat, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Adult €10
Château d'Assier (Assier Castle)Assier
Announced season
: du 2 mai au 31 août
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €5
Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux (Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle)Prudhomat
Announced season
: du 2 mai au 30 juin
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €9

Other départements Every castle in Lot

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?: 5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Chambert, Château Lagrézette, Château de Haute-Serre, Château de Saint-Laurent-les-Tours and Château des Doyens à Carennac. 5 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.