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 Marne?

3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Dormans, Château de Juvigny and Château de Boursault.

Which free castles are open in Marne over the May 2027 long weekends?

1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château de Dormans.

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 Marne

8 castles open

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

8 castles in Marne open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 5 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 Dormans (Dormans Castle)Dormans
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Free entry
Château de Juvigny (Juvigny Castle)Juvigny
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Braux-Sainte-Cohière (Braux-Sainte-Cohière Castle)Braux-Sainte-Cohière
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Boursault (Boursault Castle)Boursault
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château du Marché (Châlons-en-Champagne)Châlons-en-Champagne
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 des archevêques de ReimsReims
Announced season
: Du 01/01/2026 au 31/12/2026
Château de Réveillon (Réveillon Castle)Réveillon
Announced season
: toute l'année sur rendez-vous
Adult €10
Château de Baye (Baye Castle)Baye
Announced season
: accueil toute l'année sauf janvier et juin

Other départements Every castle in Marne

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 Marne?: 3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Dormans, Château de Juvigny and Château de Boursault.
Which free castles are open in Marne over the May 2027 long weekends?: 1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château de Dormans.
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.