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 Sarthe?

5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Castle of Sillé-le-Guillaume, Cour de Justice (ancienne) dénommée aussi Le Temple, Château du Paty, Château de Lavardin and Château de Poncé-sur-le-Loir. 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 Sarthe

13 castles open

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

13 castles in Sarthe open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 9 with precise days, 4 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

Castle of Sillé-le-GuillaumeSillé-le-Guillaume
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €4
Cour de Justice (ancienne) dénommée aussi Le TempleAsnières-sur-Vègre
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €5
Château du Paty (Paty Castle)Chenu
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Lavardin (Lavardin Castle)Lavardin
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Poncé-sur-le-LoirLoir en Vallée
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €6.50
Château de Montmirail (Montmirail Castle)Montmirail
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €8
Château de la Groirie (Groirie Castle)Trangé
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Sablé (Sablé Castle)Sablé-sur-Sarthe
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Bellefille (Bellefille Castle)Chemiré-le-Gaudin
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.

Manor in Poillé-sur-VègrePoillé-sur-Vègre
Announced season
: du 4 avril au 18 octobre 2026
Adult €5
Château de Lorrière (Lorrière Castle)Dissé-sous-le-Lude
Announced season
: du 01 avril 2025 au 02 novembre 2026
Adult €5
Château de Courtanvaux (Courtanvaux Castle)Bessé-sur-Braye
Announced season
: du 1er mai au 30 septembre 2026
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €7.50
Château du Lude (Lude Castle)Le Lude
Announced season
: du 4 avril au 30 septembre
Adult €12

Other départements Every castle in Sarthe

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 Sarthe?: 5 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Castle of Sillé-le-Guillaume, Cour de Justice (ancienne) dénommée aussi Le Temple, Château du Paty, Château de Lavardin and Château de Poncé-sur-le-Loir. 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.