If you're living in Korea or traveling there, you might want some fresh air and escape to a place that can remind you of some European landscapes. Don't search more, "Petite France" is for you! This tiny village, in the northern mountain of Seoul, get its inspiration from French villages, mostly located in the Northern region "Alsace", and Southern region "Côte d'Azur". In addition, next to Petite France opened one year ago an Italian-type village.
Let's have a look at Petite France and its secrets!
1. Pinocchio & Da Vinci
Pinocchio & Da Vinci is the curious name given to the Italian village, on top of the mountain. Dedicated mostly to the fairytale Pinocchio, it helps to discover the story of the wooden boy. Most of the streets are surrounded by pink and orange buildings you can visit. You'll find a room dedicated to Venetian masks you can try on, and some Italian pieces of furniture you can buy.
At every corner, some puppets and Pinocchio statues remind you where you are, and you can also witness a puppet show! During our daily trip to the village, we could watch a Fredy Mercury puppet performance! Next to the show, a cafe and a restaurant to offer you some Italian delicacies if you're hungry or thirsty. Moreover, they're also a gift shop if you want to bring back a souvenir!
The best point of this village is its view! You can see a beautiful lake from the top of the mountain, and Petite France below Pinocchio & Da Vinci. As we went there in December, some Christmas decorations illuminated the place at the center of the vill
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