What are the dates of the spring holidays in Sarthe?

The spring holidays in Sarthe run from Saturday, April 17 to Monday, May 3, the day classes resume (zone B). Dates from the official French 2026-2027 school calendar.

How is this list made?

We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.

Castles open during the spring holidays in Sarthe

13 castles open

From Saturday, April 17 to Monday, May 3, zone B

13 castles in Sarthe open during the spring holidays according to their hours or season: 9 with precise opening days, 4 on their announced season only. Check the castle’s website the day before; holiday hours change often.

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

Open in season, without a precise timetable

These castles announce a season covering the holidays 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, 10h00-13h00, 14h30-18h30 (sauf samedi)
Adult €5
Château de Courtanvaux (Courtanvaux Castle)Bessé-sur-Braye
Announced season
: du 1er mai au 30 septembre 2026, visites guidées tous les jours sauf les lundis
Adult €7.50
Château du Lude (Lude Castle)Le Lude
Announced season
: du 4 avril au 30 septembre, Château 10h30-12h30 / 14h30-18h, Jardins 10h-12h30 / 14h-18h
Adult €12

Dates by zone and other départements Every castle in Sarthe

Frequently asked questions

What are the dates of the spring holidays in Sarthe?: The spring holidays in Sarthe run from Saturday, April 17 to Monday, May 3, the day classes resume (zone B). Dates from the official French 2026-2027 school calendar.
How is this list made?: We read the hours and seasons each castle publishes on its official website, rechecked nightly. A castle without published hours is not listed, even if it opens.