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 Nord?

4 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Pont-de-Sains, Esquelbecq Castle, Palais Rihour and Château d'Esnes. 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 Nord

9 castles open

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

9 castles in Nord open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 7 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 Pont-de-SainsFéron
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Esquelbecq CastleEsquelbecq
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Palais RihourLille
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Montmorency (Montmorency Castle)Montigny-en-Ostrevent
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château d'Esnes (Esnes Castle)Esnes
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Adult €6
Château de Fontaine (Fontaine Castle)Croix
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Manoir d'Hallennes-lez-HaubourdinHallennes-lez-Haubourdin
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 Lewarde (Lewarde Castle)Lewarde
Announced season
: du 1er mars au 14 novembre 2026
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €14.50
Château de Trélon (Trélon Castle)Trélon
Announced season
: avril et mai
Adult €10

What’s on in Nord

Atelier "Il était une fois un seigneur"Monday, April 6, Musée du château de Flers, Villeneuve-d'Ascq (free)

Other départements Every castle in Nord

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 Nord?: 4 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Pont-de-Sains, Esquelbecq Castle, Palais Rihour and Château d'Esnes. 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.