Petite France 쁘띠프랑스

After travelling 10 km along the lakeside road from Cheongpyeong Dam, in the direction of Namiseom Island, you will come across a cluster of white, exotic buildings on the left-hand hillside. From its outward appearance, it would appear to be a village that belongs on the Mediterranean coast or in a pastoral area of the Piedmont Alps. This is Petite France, a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside! Petite France serves as both a French cultural village and a youth training facility (Goseong Youth Training Center), and consists of 16 French-style buildings where visitors can lodge and experience French food, clothing, and household culture.

The concept of Petite France encapsulates ‘flowers, stars, and the Little Prince.’ The village contains a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943) and as such it is called the Little Prince theme park. It also has a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays a sweet melody; a shop that sells herbal and aromatic products; a souvenir shop; and many other locales where you can experience French culture. The village can accommodate up to 200 visitors with 34 guest rooms that hold four to ten people each. Enjoy the marionette experience and hear percussion instruments from around the world, and also enjoy soap bubble experience. 

 

TV drama 'Beethoven Virus', ‘Secret Garden’ and ‘My Love from the Star’

[Gapyeong Tourism Attraction Circulation Bus]
- Departure location: Boarding site at each course
- Tourism course: Gapyeong Terminal -> Jaraseom Island (Ewhawon Garden, Camping site) -> Gapyeong Station -> Namiseom Island (Zip wire) -> Geumdae-ri Hoegwan -> Petite France (Cheongpyeong Ferry Cruise Ship, Ryu Mi Jae Galleryhouse) -> Cheongpyeong Terminal -> In front of Imchogyo Bridge -> Garden of Morning Calm (Chi-ong art center)
- How to use
Tourists can transfer to other buses within the circular route with a ticket for one day.
Tourists can get on and off the bus freely on each course.
* Site admission fee and facility fare not included
- Ticket fare: Adults 6,000 won / Teenagers & Children 4,000 won / People with disabilities & Seniors 4,000 won
- Children (ages 3 and under): One child free per family
- Inquiry: Gapyeong +82-31-582-2421 / Cheongpyeong +31-584-0239

[Exhibition Hall]
Saint-Exupery Memorial Hall, Orgel House, France Traditional Exhibition Hall, Antique Exhibition Hall, Europe Puppet House, French traditional games, gallery

[Performance Hall]
Puppet Theater, outdoor theater, Petite Event Hall

[Others]
Filming location of ‘Beethoven Virus’, Butterfly Park, Love’s bell, studio, accommodation, water fountain square, observatory, etc.

Adults: 8,000 won
Teenagers (Middle & High School Students): 6,000 won
Children (ages 3-Elementary School Students): 5,000 won
Seniors (ages 65 & above) / People with Disabilities: 6,000 won (proof of identification required)

* For groups of 20 people or more, please make a reservation by phone at least 7 days in advance before the intended visit date.