Petite France — Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-10-02.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Cheongpyeong is about 78 min with 1 change (Line 1 to Cheongnyangni, then Gyeongchun Line to Cheongpyeong) — about ₩2,350 on a T-money card. Then 6.0 km to Petite France by local bus or taxi.
By train: 36 trains from Seoul to Gapyeong on Fri, Oct 2, from ₩5,700 (timetable below).
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Petite France (No. 44741), 80 m south-east. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
About
Petite France is a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside. Designed with the theme concept, "flowers, stars, and the Little Prince," the village offers experience programs, training facilities, and accommodations. Additional attractions within the village include a memorial hall dedicated to Saint-Exupery, the author of the celebrated French novel, Le Petit Prince (1943); Orgel House where a 200-year-old music box plays a sweet melody; a French housing exhibition; a gallery displaying sculptures and paintings of le coq gaulois (the Gallic rooster), the national symbol of France; and many other galleries and shops to experience French culture. The training facility can accommodate up to 200 visitors in rooms that hold four to ten people each.
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Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | 1063, Hoban-ro, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | 09:00-18:00 * Refer to website for night opening hours * Subject to early closure as required depending on season and local weather conditions |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available |
| Phone | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-584-8200 |
| Website | www.pfcamp.com |
Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 8° / 22°C | Clear | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 7° / 23°C | Overcast | 30% |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 10° / 23°C | Clear | 30% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Cheongpyeong station
Cheongpyeong (Gyeongchun Line) is 6.0 km from Petite France.
Trains from Seoul to Gapyeong on Fri, Oct 2 (36)
| Departs | From | Arrives | Train | Adult fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:38 | Yongsan | 06:34 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 05:55 | Cheongnyangni | 06:34 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 06:37 | Yongsan | 07:35 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 06:56 | Cheongnyangni | 07:35 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 07:51 | Yongsan | 08:50 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 08:10 | Cheongnyangni | 08:50 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 08:50 | Yongsan | 09:49 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 09:10 | Cheongnyangni | 09:49 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 10:11 | Yongsan | 11:08 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 10:30 | Cheongnyangni | 11:08 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 10:55 | Yongsan | 11:53 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 11:14 | Cheongnyangni | 11:53 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 12:00 | Yongsan | 12:57 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 12:18 | Cheongnyangni | 12:57 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 12:48 | Yongsan | 13:48 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 13:06 | Cheongnyangni | 13:48 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 14:04 | Yongsan | 14:59 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 14:21 | Cheongnyangni | 14:59 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 15:21 | Yongsan | 16:16 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 15:37 | Cheongnyangni | 16:16 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 15:59 | Yongsan | 16:57 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 16:15 | Cheongnyangni | 16:57 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 17:01 | Yongsan | 17:58 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 17:18 | Cheongnyangni | 17:58 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 17:59 | Yongsan | 19:04 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 18:18 | Cheongnyangni | 19:04 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 18:58 | Yongsan | 20:03 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 19:17 | Cheongnyangni | 20:03 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 19:58 | Yongsan | 21:03 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 20:17 | Cheongnyangni | 21:03 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 20:32 | Yongsan | 21:33 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 20:49 | Cheongnyangni | 21:33 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 21:21 | Yongsan | 22:18 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 21:38 | Cheongnyangni | 22:18 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
| 22:50 | Yongsan | 23:45 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩6,900 |
| 23:07 | Cheongnyangni | 23:45 | ITX-Cheongchun | ₩5,700 |
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Petite France (No. 44741) 쁘띠프랑스 | 80 m south-east | 44741 |
| Petite France (No. 44745) 쁘띠프랑스 | 102 m south-east | 44745 |
| Yangjin Maeul (No. 44621) 양진마을 | 505 m west | 44621 |
| Yangjinmal 양진말 | 507 m west | 44403 |
| Yangjin Maeul (No. 44622) 양진마을 | 932 m south-west | 44622 |
| Yangjin Maeul (Yangjin Village) 양진마을 | 946 m south-west | 44402 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Petite France. The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Petite France · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Often combined with Petite France
Places people most often visit on the same trip as Petite France, from Tmap car-navigation data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (May 2024 – April 2025, 12 months combined). It reflects drivers, mostly locals, and is a travel pattern — not a review or a recommendation.
Sights and shopping on the same trip
- Nami Island 남이섬
- The Garden of Morning Calm 아침고요수목원
- Gapyeong Begonia Bird Park 가평베고니아새정원
- Jara Island 자라섬
- Edelbaiseuseuwiseu Theme Park 에델바이스스위스테마파크
- Sinbi Zoo 신비동물원
Where people eat on the same trip
- Gapyeong Yangttemokjang 가평양떼목장
- Doseonjaecheongpyeongnaengmyeon 도선재청평냉면
- Deogang 더강
- Yumyeongsutbul Dakgalbi 유명숯불닭갈비
- Haenakjeon · Main Store 해낙전/본점
- Jajam 157 자잠157
Chain coffee shops and fast food are left out. Check opening hours before you go — the list is about a year old.
More day trips from Seoul
- Everland
- Caribbean Bay
- Korean Folk Village
- Nami Island
- The Garden of Morning Calm
- Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
- Gwangmyeong Cave
- Imjingak (DMZ)
- Heyri Art Village
- Provence Village
- Paju Book City
- Yangpyeong Dumulmeori
- Pocheon Art Valley
- Herb Island
- Namhansanseong Fortress
- Anyang Art Park
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FAQ
How do I get to Petite France from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Cheongpyeong (6.0 km away, Gyeongchun Line). From Seoul Station that is about 78 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). 36 trains run from Seoul to Gapyeong on Fri, Oct 2, from 05:38 — see the timetable above. The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Petite France, Yangjin Maeul, Yangjinmal (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Petite France’s opening hours?
09:00-18:00
* Refer to website for night opening hours
* Subject to early closure as required depending on season and local weather conditions. Closed: Open all year round. (Korea Tourism Organization data, 2026-10-02.)
Which days is Petite France closed?
Regular closing days on record: Open all year round. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 815994, modified 20251216) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-10-02.
