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 Yvelines?

13 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château d'Épône, Château de Jambville, Château de la Cour Senlisse, Château de Rochefort-en-Yvelines, Château de Bailly, Château de la Madeleine, Pavillon du Roi de Rome dit Palais du Roi de Rome and Château de Croissy-sur-Seine. 6 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.

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

1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château de la Madeleine.

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 Yvelines

27 castles open

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

27 castles in Yvelines open during at least one of the May 2027 long weekends according to their hours or season: 23 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

Château d'Épône (Épône Castle)Épône
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Jambville (Jambville Castle)Jambville
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de la Cour Senlisse (Cour Senlisse Castle)Senlisse
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Rochefort-en-Yvelines (Rochefort-en-Yvelines Castle)Rochefort-en-Yvelines
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de Bailly (Bailly Castle)Bailly
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Château de la Madeleine (Madeleine Castle)Chevreuse
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 Mon
Free entry
Pavillon du Roi de Rome dit Palais du Roi de RomeRambouillet
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Château de Croissy-sur-SeineCroissy-sur-Seine
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 17 Mon
Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle)Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €6
Château de la Verrière (Verrière Castle)La Verrière
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Palace of VersaillesVersailles
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Marly (Marly Castle)Marly-le-Roi
Open
: 2 Sun, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 1 Sat, 8 Sat, 17 Mon
Adult €7
Château de Retz (Retz Castle)Feucherolles
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Adult €10
Domaine dit Désert de RetzChambourcy
Open
: 1 Sat, 2 Sun, 8 Sat, 9 Sun, 15 Sat, 16 Sun
Closed on 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Adult €10
Château des Côtes (Côtes Castle)Les Loges-en-Josas
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Grand'Maisons (Grand'maisons Castle)Villepreux
Open
: 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 8 Sat, 15 Sat, 17 Mon
Château de Plaisir (Plaisir Castle)Plaisir
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
"Institution Notre-Dame " Les Oiseaux ""Verneuil-sur-Seine
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Becheville (Becheville Castle)Les Mureaux
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château du Buat (Buat Castle)Maule
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château Saint-Léger (Saint-Léger Castle)Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Château de Prunay (Prunay Castle)Louveciennes
Open
: 6 Thu, 7 Fri, 17 Mon
Houdan KeepHoudan
Open
: 7 Fri, 15 Sat
Closed on 1 Sat, 6 Thu, 8 Sat, 16 Sun, 17 Mon
Adult €5

Open in season, without a precise timetable

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

Chateau-Neuf de Saint-Germain-en-LayeSaint-Germain-en-Laye
Announced season
: mai-août
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €6
Château de Maisons (Maisons Castle)Maisons-Laffitte
Announced season
: toute l'année (fermé le mardi)
Closed on 1 Sat
Adult €9
Château de Dampierre (Dampierre Castle)Dampierre-en-Yvelines
Announced season
: vacances de Pâques (18 avril au 3 mai 2026)
Adult €10
Château de Breteuil (Breteuil Castle)Choisel
Announced season
: Le château et le parc sont ouverts tous les jours, toute l'année
Adult €19.50

Other départements Every castle in Yvelines

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 Yvelines?: 13 castles open on Saturday 1 May 2027 according to their hours: Château d'Épône, Château de Jambville, Château de la Cour Senlisse, Château de Rochefort-en-Yvelines, Château de Bailly, Château de la Madeleine, Pavillon du Roi de Rome dit Palais du Roi de Rome and Château de Croissy-sur-Seine. 6 castles announce they are closed on 1 May.
Which free castles are open in Yvelines over the May 2027 long weekends?: 1 castles with free entry open over the May 2027 long weekends: Château de la Madeleine.
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.