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 Maine-et-Loire?

17 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Pignerolle, Château de Baugé, Château de la Perrière, Château de Durtal, Château des Rues, Château de la Haute-Guerche, Manoir de la Cour des Aulnays and Château de Montsabert. 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 Maine-et-Loire

28 castles open

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

28 castles in Maine-et-Loire open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 21 with precise days, 7 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 Pignerolle (Pignerolle Castle)Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Baugé (Baugé Castle)Baugé-en-Anjou
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de la Perrière (Perrière Castle)Avrillé
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Durtal (Durtal Castle)Durtal
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €10
Château des Rues (Rues Castle)Chenillé-Champteussé
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de la Haute-Guerche (Haute-Guerche Castle)Val-du-Layon
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €5
Manoir de la Cour des AulnaysChallain-la-Potherie
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Montsabert (Montsabert Castle)Brissac Loire Aubance
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château Rivet (Rivet Castle)Les Ponts-de-Cé
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Manoir de VillechienAngers
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Lathan (Lathan Castle)Noyant-Villages
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château des Ponts-de-CéLes Ponts-de-Cé
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Launay (Launay Castle)Villebernier
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de la Grézille (Grézille Castle)Tuffalun
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Passavant (Passavant Castle)Passavant-sur-Layon
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Manoir de BelliganSainte-Gemmes-sur-Loire
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €5
Château de Martigné-Briand (Martigné-Briand Castle)Terranjou
Open
: 1 Sat, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château du Pin (Pin Castle)Champtocé-sur-Loire
Open
: 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Adult €5
Château de Tigné (Tigné Castle)Lys-Haut-Layon
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château d'Orveau (Orveau Castle)Segré-en-Anjou Bleu
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château d'Aubigné (Aubigné Castle)Aubigné-sur-Layon
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 Villeneuve (Villeneuve Castle)Terranjou
Announced season
: du 15 avril 2026 au 19 juin 2026
Closed on 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €5
Castle of BrézéBellevigne-les-Châteaux
Announced season
: en avril, mai, juin
Château de Brissac (Brissac Castle)Brissac Loire Aubance
Announced season
: du 21 mars à fin juin et du 1er septembre au 8 novembre
Adult €13.50
Château de la Baronnière (Baronnière Castle)Mauges-sur-Loire
Announced season
: groupes de 15 personnes minimum sur réservation toute l'année
Château de Montgeoffroy (Montgeoffroy Castle)Mazé-Milon
Announced season
: du mercredi 1er avril au dimanche 05 juillet inclus
Closed on 17 Mon
Adult €11
Château de Montreuil-Bellay (Montreuil-Bellay Castle)Montreuil-Bellay
Announced season
: du 01 avril au 30 juin (tous les jours sauf le mardi)
Adult €13
Château de Saumur (Saumur Castle)Saumur
Announced season
: du 1er avril au 30 juin et du 1er septembre au 30 septembre
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €9.50

Other départements Every castle in Maine-et-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 Maine-et-Loire?: 17 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Pignerolle, Château de Baugé, Château de la Perrière, Château de Durtal, Château des Rues, Château de la Haute-Guerche, Manoir de la Cour des Aulnays and Château de Montsabert. 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.