Petite France [์๋ ํ๋์ค] which means โLittle Franceโ is a small French culture village in Korea. It is an entertainment park inspired by the French architecture where people of all ages can feel a piece of France within Korea. Many Kdrama fans are also familiar with this place because it is a filming location of many shows as the hit Kdrama โMy Love From Another Starโ. Here are some of the activities in Petite France that will let you experience the unique French culture.
1. Plaster Art & Powder Painting
It is an art activity where you can make Petite Prince, the mascot of Petite France, into any way that you want it. The you can take home your finished mascot afterwards. This is a good experience especially for the kids so they can explore their creativity while having fun.
2. Take Photos at Petite Photo Zones
The photo zones in Petite France will make you feel that you are indeed in France. It includes the mini-Eiffel Tower, Photo Zone with the works by Mark Riboud, the famous Parisian photographer, and other zones with fairytale characters.
Additionally, there are also photo zones dedicated for the Kdrama โMy Love from Another Starโ.
3. Play Traditional French Games
In this area, you will have a chance to plat traditional games in France. It includes Petanque, the traditional ball game of France, Bagatelle the original form of pinball, and table soccer.
4. Have Your Own Caricature
In addition, you can also have your own caricature to keep your memories of visiting this French village.
5. Express Your Love through Petite Cloche
If Namsan Tower has love locks, Petite has the Petite Cloche. Cloche means bell in French and it was traditionally used to protect fragile garden plants from being bitten by frost. In Petite France, you use Petite Cloche to protect your message of love and hang it on the baobab tree. These cloches are sold in the kiosk.
Kdramas Filmed at Petite France
Aside from โMy Love From Another Starsโ, the following Korean dramas were also filmed at Petite France.
- Get Revenge (2020-2021)
- One Spring Night (2019)
- The Fiery Priest (2019)
- The Beauty Inside (2018)
- The Liar and His Lover (2017)
- Goghโs Starry Night (2016)
- My Love From Another Star (2013-2014)
- Secret Garden (2011)
- Personal Taste (2010)
- Beethoven Virus (2008)
Reminders
- Pets are not allowed to ensure protection of the exhibits.
- Lunch box is permitted but no food is allowed into exhibition halls and theaters.
- No smoking and alcohol drinking inside the premises at all times.
Petite France Guide Map
Admission Fees
Regular Fees
- Adults: 10,000 KRW
- Teens: 8,000 KRW (Middle/High school)
- Children: 6,000 KRW (36 months ~ Elementary)
Discounted Fees
- Gapyeong citizens: 8,000 KRW
- Senior citizens: 8,000 KRW
- Handicapped welfare: 8,000 KRW
- National merit: 8,000 KRW
Operating Hours
- 09:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM
- No Holidays
- Opening and closing times for Petite France are subject to change depending on seasons and weather conditions.
How to get there
Address
616 Goseong-ri, Oeseo-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Directions
By Gapyeong Tour Bus
Fee
- Adult โ 6,000 won / Youth, child โ 4,000 won
- Person with disabilities/Military personnel/Senior Citizen โ 4,000 won /
- Child 3 years or younger โ Free
How to use
- Free to get on buses with a ticket within the routes
- Free to visit tour areas within course stations
- Entrance Fee for the tour sites should be paid by individual
- Ticket purchase: Purchase from Bus driver.
- Take next bus when the bus is full.
By Subway
- Get off at Cheongpyeong Station/ Gapyeong Station (Gyeongchun Subway Line). Get on the shuttle bus for Gapyeong Tourist Attraction. OR
- Get off at Cheongpyeong Station (Gyeongchun Subway Line). Go to Cheongpyeong Terminal (10 minutes on foot). Get on the bus to Goseong-ri.
By Bus
Get on the bus to Cheongpyeong Terminal from Dongseoul Terminal or Sangbong Terminal. Get off at Cheongpyeong Terminal and get on the intercity bus to Goseong-ri.
By ITX
Get off at Cheongpyeong Station/ Gapyeong Station (Gyeongchun Subway Line). Get on the shuttle bus for Gapyeong Tourist Attraction.
After experiencing French culture in Petite France, you can also visit Nami Island to experience being in another country within Korea. They are just few kilometers apart from each other.
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