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 Vaucluse?

11 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Palais des Papes, Barroux Castle, Château de Thézan, Château de la Corée, Château fort de Ripert, Musée didactique de Gordes, Château d'Ansouis and Château fort de Mille. 2 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.

Which free castles are open in Vaucluse over the May 2027 long weekends?

1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Ancien petit séminaire, dit Petit Palais ou Palais Jules II, actuellement Musée du Petit Palais.

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 Vaucluse

18 castles open

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

18 castles in Vaucluse open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 14 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

Palais des PapesAvignon
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €16
Barroux CastleLe Barroux
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €8.50
Château de Thézan (Thézan Castle)Saint-Didier
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €10
Château de la CoréeLourmarin
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château fort de Ripert (Ripert Castle)Valréas
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Musée didactique de GordesGordes
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €6
Ancien petit séminaire, dit Petit Palais ou Palais Jules II, actuellement Musée du Petit PalaisAvignon
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 Mon
Free entry
Château d'Ansouis (Ansouis Castle)Ansouis
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €15
Château fort de Mille (Mille Castle)Apt
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Pradines (Pradines Castle)Grambois
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de la Canorgue (Canorgue Castle)Bonnieux
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat
L'Harmas de J.-H. FabreSérignan-du-Comtat
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Adult €10
Livrée cardinalice Ceccano (ancienne)Avignon
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat
Château de Beauregard (Beauregard Castle)Jonquières
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Château de Lourmarin (Lourmarin Castle)Lourmarin
Announced season
: ouvert tous les jours (sauf fermetures annuelles), horaires variant selon la saison : mai-septembre, novembre-mars, avril-octobre
Adult €8
Château de Brantes (Brantes Castle)Sorgues
Announced season
: avril / mai / juin 2027 sur RDV
Adult €8
Arc romain dans l'enceinte du Palais de JusticeCarpentras
Announced season
: Toute l'année, tous les jours
Château de Lacoste (Lacoste Castle)Lacoste
Announced season
: du 03 mai 2026 à fin septembre (saison estivale)

Other départements Every castle in Vaucluse

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 Vaucluse?: 11 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Palais des Papes, Barroux Castle, Château de Thézan, Château de la Corée, Château fort de Ripert, Musée didactique de Gordes, Château d'Ansouis and Château fort de Mille. 2 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.
Which free castles are open in Vaucluse over the May 2027 long weekends?: 1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Ancien petit séminaire, dit Petit Palais ou Palais Jules II, actuellement Musée du Petit Palais.
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.