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 Manche?

6 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Pirou, Château de Vauville, Château de Chantore, Château des Montgommery, Domaine de Beaurepaire and Château de Montfort. 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.

Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Manche

11 castles open

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

11 castles in Manche open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 8 with precise days, 3 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 Pirou (Pirou Castle)Pirou
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Vauville (Vauville Castle)Vauville
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €9.50
Château de Chantore (Chantore Castle)Bacilly
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €9
Château des Montgommery (Montgommery Castle)Ducey
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Domaine de BeaurepaireHardinvast
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Mont-Saint-Michel AbbeyLe Mont-Saint-Michel
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €13
Château de Montfort (Montfort Castle)Remilly Les Marais
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Nacqueville (Nacqueville Castle)La Hague
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Adult €9

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Château de Quinéville (Quinéville Castle)Quinéville
Announced season
: ouvert tous les jours de l'année sauf le 1er mars et le 1er novembre
Château de Gratot (Gratot Castle)Gratot
Announced season
: ouvert toute l'année
Adult €5
Château de Saint-Pierre-Église (Saint-Pierre-Église Castle)Saint-Pierre-Église
Announced season
: Toute l'année sur rendez-vous ou dates fixes en été

Other départements Every castle in Manche

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 Manche?: 6 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Pirou, Château de Vauville, Château de Chantore, Château des Montgommery, Domaine de Beaurepaire and Château de Montfort. 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.