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 Puy-de-Dôme?

7 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Donjon de Montpeyroux, Château de Busséol, Château d'Opme, Château des Quayres, Château-Dauphin, Château d'Effiat and Château de Montmorin. 3 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.

Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Puy-de-Dôme

17 castles open

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

17 castles in Puy-de-Dôme open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 12 with precise days, 5 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

Donjon de MontpeyrouxMontpeyroux
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Busséol (Busséol Castle)Busséol
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €9
Château d'Opme (Opme Castle)Romagnat
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €8
Château des Quayres (Quayres Castle)Laps
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château-DauphinPontgibaud
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château d'Effiat (Effiat Castle)Effiat
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Montmorin (Montmorin Castle)Montmorin
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 Mon
Adult €8
Cour d'appelRiom
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château des Pradeaux (Pradeaux Castle)Saint-Beauzire
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Villemont (Villemont Castle)Vensat
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château des Vergnes (Vergnes Castle)Clermont-Ferrand
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Saint-Floret (Saint-Floret Castle)Saint-Floret
Open
: 7 Fri

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Château de Chazeron (Chazeron Castle)Loubeyrat
Announced season
: Mai, Juin et Septembre
Adult €10
Murol CastleMurol
Announced season
: Avril, mai, juin
Château de Randan (Randan Castle)Randan
Announced season
: du 25 avril au 27 septembre 2026, tous les jours sauf mardi, ouvert les jours fériés
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €7
Château de Saint-Saturnin (Saint-Saturnin Castle)Saint-Saturnin
Announced season
: Du 1er mai au 15 septembre
Adult €10
Château de Villeneuve-Lembron (Villeneuve-Lembron Castle)Villeneuve
Announced season
: du 15 mai au 15 septembre
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €7

Other départements Every castle in Puy-de-Dôme

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 Puy-de-Dôme?: 7 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Donjon de Montpeyroux, Château de Busséol, Château d'Opme, Château des Quayres, Château-Dauphin, Château d'Effiat and Château de Montmorin. 3 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.