Castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Vienne
7 castles open
1 May, Ascension and 8 May, Whitsun: three long weekends
7 castles in Vienne open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 4 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 de Monts-sur-Guesnes (Monts-sur-Guesnes Castle)Monts-sur-Guesnes
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
- Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin (Angles-sur-l'Anglin Castle)Angles-sur-l'Anglin
- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €7.50 - Open
- : 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat- Open
- : 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Open in season, without a precise timetable
These castles announce a season covering these dates without giving days: call before you go.
- Château de Montreuil-Bonnin (Montreuil-Bonnin Castle)Boivre-la-Vallée
- Announced season
- : visite de groupe toute l'année sur réservation
- Château des évêques de PoitiersChauvigny
- Announced season
- : du 4 avril au 3 mai 2026
Adult €14.50 - Château des Ormes (Ormes Castle)Les Ormes
- Announced season
- : du 1er octobre au 31 mai
Adult €8
Other départementsEvery castle in Vienne
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 Vienne?
- 3 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château de Monts-sur-Guesnes, Château d'Angles-sur-l'Anglin and Château d'Épanvilliers. 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.