Petite France
Petite France
3.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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- Leong Chee ShengSingapore, Singapore353 contributionsNot recommended unless you're a parent with kidsThis is a place made for kids. It's quite inaccessible so I do not recommend making a special trip down unless you're in the area. It's quite up the mountain and the place is made to look like France. They rely a lot on the fable tales and old antiques to appeal that visually but my family and I were not impressed. We've definitely been to other similar attractions that are more impressive in other countries.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 10, 2023
- ElleManila, Philippines323 contributionsLittle Prince Stroll AroundI miss the innocence of having a good outlook of the world. I do like the story of the little prince but for me I rather stay in the moon. The world as it is breaks my heart. I love Korea trip and I want to go back again when I feel better. I love the butterflies on the upper path. The time I visited doesn't have much rose . I'll to try to come back in blooming season.Visited November 2023Traveled with familyWritten November 3, 2023
- Trip5632902 contributionsPetite France Korea, a beautiful small village with amazingly picturesque viewA very pretty place with a lot of picturesque view. I love the feel of fresh and clean air up in that modern village. I like the landscape of the place and the magnificent colors of the small houses combined with the trees and flowers.Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten November 12, 2023
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Murugi
Nairobi, Kenya80 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Here's what I knew before going there. It was a little village, a replica of a French village. I expected something like the Bukchon Hanok Village, I can promise you, it is nothing like it. It a tiny fake village on a hill, you can prolly cover it in 30 mins. It's colourfully painted buildings, feels like an adult who has refused to grow up made it for his / her kids. The only thing worth seeing was the art gallery, which is not worth the 10,000 ₩ you pay to visit the village. I was really disappointed, and this was after spending time at the Morning of Garden Calm on New Years eve and Nami Island. If you are booking a package tour, do MGC and Nami Island and skip this. Unless you have kids who love the Little Prince, this might be interesting to them.
Written January 3, 2020
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Ricardo X
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates118 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
If you are going by the city designated tour bus which one of the stops is Petite France, you have to walk uphill about 300 meters to get to the ticket booth.
The slope is very steep. Unless you are going by car, then you can drive up to park near where the ticket booth is.
We have old people which is practically impossible to climb up. We also saw couples with stroller having difficult getting to the ticket booth.
Nothing much to see inside. They spilt the inner into Petite France and Petite Italy with two different tickets.
The slope is very steep. Unless you are going by car, then you can drive up to park near where the ticket booth is.
We have old people which is practically impossible to climb up. We also saw couples with stroller having difficult getting to the ticket booth.
Nothing much to see inside. They spilt the inner into Petite France and Petite Italy with two different tickets.
Written June 4, 2022
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Einac
Hong Kong, China477 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
Build around the stories of Pinocchio and Little Prince, the place is interesting for me (but not for everyone, I believe). There is a puppet show of Pinocchio (in Korean only) and a illustration of various music boxes and which amazed me by the arrangements of the scenes and the variety of music boxes.
The owner of this place put all his/her collectables for display and they are fun to see and I admire the diverse knowledge of the curator.
The buildings are colorful and good for pictures.
Not very good for very young children and old people because there are lots of ramps and stairs.
The place is not big. You may spend there at most, 90 minutes.
It is a good match with Nami Island for one day itinerary from Seoul.
The owner of this place put all his/her collectables for display and they are fun to see and I admire the diverse knowledge of the curator.
The buildings are colorful and good for pictures.
Not very good for very young children and old people because there are lots of ramps and stairs.
The place is not big. You may spend there at most, 90 minutes.
It is a good match with Nami Island for one day itinerary from Seoul.
Written November 11, 2024
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Leong Chee Sheng
Singapore, Singapore353 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This is a place made for kids. It's quite inaccessible so I do not recommend making a special trip down unless you're in the area. It's quite up the mountain and the place is made to look like France. They rely a lot on the fable tales and old antiques to appeal that visually but my family and I were not impressed. We've definitely been to other similar attractions that are more impressive in other countries.
Written October 11, 2023
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Untiya D
Bangkok, Thailand438 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Pretty small village. Have many spots to take photos with cute little decorative objects. You can walk uphill to enjoy the lake view. I saw deers running around.
Written January 20, 2020
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Yeongyun
1 contribution
Jun 2019
Petit France was very cute and pretty. It was good to take a picture with my family. Especially, I liked the Saint-Exupery Memorial Hall. I could see Pinocchio play because the time was right.
At the end, it rained, so I couldn't walk around well.
But it felt like I went to a small France.
I recommend you to go Petit France when you visit Gapyeong.
굉장히 귀엽고 예뻤습니다. 가족들이랑 여기저기 사진 찍기도 좋았어요. 특히 생텍쥐페리기념관이 좋았습니다. 시간이 맞아서 피노키오 연극도 볼 수 있었어요.
마지막에 비가와서 잘 돌아다니지는 못했지만 정말 작은 프랑스에 온 것 같았습니다. 가평에 오게 되면 들르면 좋을 것 같아요!
At the end, it rained, so I couldn't walk around well.
But it felt like I went to a small France.
I recommend you to go Petit France when you visit Gapyeong.
굉장히 귀엽고 예뻤습니다. 가족들이랑 여기저기 사진 찍기도 좋았어요. 특히 생텍쥐페리기념관이 좋았습니다. 시간이 맞아서 피노키오 연극도 볼 수 있었어요.
마지막에 비가와서 잘 돌아다니지는 못했지만 정말 작은 프랑스에 온 것 같았습니다. 가평에 오게 되면 들르면 좋을 것 같아요!
Written May 29, 2020
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Sophia L
Singapore, Singapore8 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
It was honestly boring and nothing we saw there was of interest to us (and I actually am a fan of the Little Prince, and have been to France). The place was also rather run-down and in need of some refurbishment. Some of the exhibits were also... kinda weird.
Written March 5, 2024
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dulceyy
Singapore, Singapore91 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
literally a mini France with couple of museums, gift shops, cafe selling korean food. can finish the place in 2 hour or so.
not sure how difficult is it to go from seoul as i joined a tour
not sure how difficult is it to go from seoul as i joined a tour
Written September 17, 2022
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Neil Explores
Quezon City, Philippines160 contributions
Nov 2019
If traveling to Nami island, this is an essential stop-over.
A must especially for fans of The Little Prince. It's like being transported to France!
There are cafes, shows, and tons of displays for The Little Prince. One room dedicated to the writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
A must especially for fans of The Little Prince. It's like being transported to France!
There are cafes, shows, and tons of displays for The Little Prince. One room dedicated to the writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Written April 19, 2020
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Jose L
Los Angeles, CA31 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I love attempts to drum up tourism and local business, but this place was a disappointment in every way. I know you're probably forced to go here because of the tour you booked for Nami Island. If you can, skip this place and Italy Village. Total waste of time.
Written July 6, 2024
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hi, im planning for petite france and nami island. which one should be first? should i go to nami island first or petite france first?
Written October 1, 2018
Do not waste your precious vacation days on either one of these places..... unless you are a lover of Korean movies and culture, both places are a complete waste of time. The nature at Nami island, is mediocre at best and the experience at Petite France is less than that.
Written August 27, 2019
Choosing between Petite France and Morning Calm.. feedback please?
And, how much is the cab (approximate amount) from Petite France to Gapyeong station? Need to catch ITX train by 4:28PM going back to Seoul. :)
Thank you!
Written October 11, 2016
I cannot answer about transportation seeing we drove there but Morning calm is a beautiful garden and Petit France is a really tiny park
Written October 31, 2018
We are selecting between Petite France and Land of the Morning Calm. I am with 3 of our parents and 3 kids (9yrs old, 3yrs old and 4 months old). Which will you recommend and why? Thank you!
Written October 20, 2015
Garden of the morning calm is significantly better, much larger, more scenic and better value for money.
Written October 20, 2015
esveaswanson
Chuncheon, South Korea
I'm searching for someone who could help out with the French language for the month of January 2015 -- and maybe more.
Can you help?
Written December 26, 2014
Sorry, I'm not from France and I also cannot speak french.
Written December 28, 2014
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