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 Savoie?

3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château des Allues, Château de Lucey and Castle of Feissons.

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 Savoie

4 castles open

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

4 castles in Savoie open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 3 with precise days, 1 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 des Allues (Allues Castle)Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Lucey (Lucey Castle)Lucey
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Closed on 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun
Castle of FeissonsLa Léchère
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.

Fortress of MiolansSaint-Pierre-d'Albigny
Announced season
: du 1er mai au 17 mai 2026
Adult €10

Other départements Every castle in Savoie

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 Savoie?: 3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château des Allues, Château de Lucey and Castle of Feissons.
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.