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 Moselle?

10 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes, Château Courcelles de Montigny-lès-Metz, Château de Luttange, Château de Chérisey, Utzschneider Castle, Château de Rodemack, Pépinville Castle and Château du Schlossberg. 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 Moselle

14 castles open

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

14 castles in Moselle open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 12 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 La Grange-aux-Ormes (Grange-aux-Ormes Castle)Marly
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château Courcelles de Montigny-lès-MetzMontigny-lès-Metz
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Luttange (Luttange Castle)Luttange
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Chérisey (Chérisey Castle)Chérisey
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Utzschneider CastleSarreguemines
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de RodemackRodemack
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Malbrouck (Malbrouck Castle)Manderen-Ritzing
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 Mon
Adult €7
Pépinville CastleRichemont
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château du Schlossberg (Schlossberg Castle)Forbach
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Preisch (Preisch Castle)Basse-Rentgen
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €15
Château de Vaux (Vaux Castle)Vaux
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château de Pange (Pange Castle)Pange
Open
: 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Château d'Alteville (Alteville Castle)Tarquimpol
Announced season
: Ouvert d'avril à octobre
Château des ducs de LorraineSierck-les-Bains
Announced season
: du 1er avril au 11 novembre 2026

Other départements Every castle in Moselle

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 Moselle?: 10 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de La Grange-aux-Ormes, Château Courcelles de Montigny-lès-Metz, Château de Luttange, Château de Chérisey, Utzschneider Castle, Château de Rodemack, Pépinville Castle and Château du Schlossberg. 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.