Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Vendée
14 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
14 castles in Vendée open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 11 with precise days, 3 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 du Puy-du-FouLes Epesses
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de TalmontTalmont-Saint-Hilaire
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Noirmoutier (Noirmoutier Castle)Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de la ChabotterieMontréverd
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Mortagne-sur-Sèvre (Mortagne-sur-Sèvre Castle)Mortagne-sur-Sèvre
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château de Bazoges-en-ParedsBazoges-en-Pareds
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Closed on 2 Sun, 9 Sun, 16 Sun- Vieux-Château des EssartsEssarts-en-Bocage
- Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 9 Sun, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €14 - Château de la Cantaudière (Cantaudière Castle)Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits
- Open
- : 6 Thu
Open in season, without a precise timetable
These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.
- Château de La Rabatelière (Rabatelière Castle)La Rabatelière
- Announced season
- : Ouvert toute l'année
- Château de l'Auneau (Auneau Castle)Chantonnay
- Announced season
- : toute l'année sur rendez-vous
- Announced season
- : 1er avril au 13 septembre
Other départementsEvery castle in Vendée
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 Vendée?
- 8 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château du Puy-du-Fou, Château de Talmont, Château de Noirmoutier, Château de la Chabotterie, Château de Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, Château de la Guignardière, Château de Bazoges-en-Pareds and Château de Bessay.
- 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.