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Introduction
After traveling 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.
Activity Information
1. Saint-Exupery Memorial Hall: Displays the life of Saint-Exupery, who was a noted
author in France, and the writing process of The Little Prince novel.
2. Orgel House: View the orgels (musicbox) collected from all over European
countries and enjoy the sound.
3. France Traditional House Exhibition Hall: Experience the 19 century’s French
culture inside France Traditional House.
4. Antique Exhibit Hall: Enjoy and purchase antique items, puppets and porcelain
from Europe, including France.
5. Marionette Dance Performance: Shows the dance show of marionette of the Czech
Republic.
6. Puppet play: A European play for children, comprised of a Guignol and
marionette, French and Czech traditional puppets respectively.
7. Appreciating an orgel: Offer an explanation regarding the history of orgels.
8. Plaster art exhibition: Visitors can create plaster arts, painted by themselves with
shapes such as the Little Prince or the Eiffel Tower.
Operating Hours
Sun-Thu 09:00-18:00
Fri-Sat 09:00-20:00
* Last admission: 1 hour before closing.
* Please visit its official website for more information.
Parking Facilities
Available
Available Facilities
[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.
Admission Fees
Cultural Experience Pass - Adults 10,000 won / Teenagers 8,000 won / Children
6,000 won / Senior Citizens - 8,000 won
* Teenagers (middle & high school students), children (ages 3-elementary students),
senior citizens (age 65 & over)
* Free admission for infants less than 3 years old when accompanied by a family
member.
* ID required for senior discount.
* Cultural experience pass includes admission to theatrical performances,
exhibitions, and free activity programs.
* Additional fee may be charged for activities that require materials.
Windy Hill
Address: Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
How to get there: From Express Bus Terminal in Seoul, take an
express bus bound for Gohyeon Bus Terminal. Take a taxi to the
Windy Hill (25.4 km/ around 45 min). Admission Fee: Free
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