Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Orne
11 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
11 castles in Orne open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 9 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 Domfront (Domfront Castle)Domfront en Poiraie
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €3- Château de la Motte (Motte Castle)Joué-du-Plain
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Manoir de VauvineuxPervenchères
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Château des Feugerets (Feugerets Castle)La Chapelle-Souëf
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €12 - Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
- Ancien manoir de la ChaslerieLa Haute-Chapelle
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Open in season, without a precise timetable
These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.
- Castle of CarrougesCarrouges
- Announced season
- : De mai à août
Closed on 1 SatAdult €7 - Château de la Ferté-Frênel (Ferté-Frênel Castle)La Ferté-en-Ouche
- Announced season
- : D'avril à fin octobre (Haute Saison)
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
What’s on in Orne
- Atelier d'écriture : séances du mardiTuesday, May 11, château du Tertre, Belforêt-en-Perche
Other départementsEvery castle in Orne
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 Orne?
- 9 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Domfront, Manoir de Courboyer, Château de la Motte, Manoir de Vauvineux, Château de Lonné, Château de Flers, Château des Feugerets and Château de Gacé. 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.