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Seorae Village is a small France in Seoul, where many French people live here, there are French cafes and bakeries, and there are many atmospheric restaurants.
Seorae Village (Korean: 서래마을), sometimes nicknamed "Montmartre", due to its hilltop location, or sometimes "French Village", is a small, affluent French ethnic enclave in Banpo-dong and Bangbae-dong, Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea. It is home to about 560 French people, roughly 40% of the French community in South Korea. Most of them are employees of French corporations doing business in the country. The majority (370) of the French population are children.
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신세계백화점 강남점
It is a popular shopping spot in Seoul that often hosts famous pop-up stores, always offering new experiences. It is a great place for gourmets as there are many delicious desserts and various restaurants. In addition, you can enjoy high-end brands, lifestyle products, and even cultural experiences in one place. However, as it is a department store, the price is rather high. It is easily accessible by subway and bus, and there is also a convenient parking facility
반포한강공원
Section of the Han River Park near the Banpo Bridge. The double-decker bridge has become an attraction itself, with the lower deck opening bike and pedestrian access close to the water (sometimes shutting down to automobiles altogether) and the upper deck featuring LED-lit fountain shows in the evening. These shows can best be viewed from the riverbank, which also hosts bike rentals, a water taxi dock, picnic areas, and a night market in the warmer months. Three artificial floating islands called Sebitseom are on the west side of the bridge, containing exhibition spaces and dining options. A parking lot is available from 06:00 to 24:00.
세빛섬
It is a beautiful place in the Han River. There is a floating island called Sebit Dongdongseom Island, where you can enjoy various activities such as eating and boat experience.
예술의전당
700 Seocho-dong, Gangnam-gu, (line 3 Nambu Bus Terminal stn). This arts complex contains multiple performing arts and museum exhibition spaces, showcasing Korean traditional art as well as modern works.
도산 근린 공원
This park was created to commemorate Ahn Chang-ho's patriotism and educational spirit, and opened on November 9, 1973, the 95th anniversary of Ahn Chang-ho's birth.
On the southern end of Gangnam Street is this large public park featuring playgrounds, performance spaces, sculpture gardens, memorial monuments for the victims of the Sampoong Department Store disaster and the bombing of Korean Air flight 858, and over 106,600 trees. It's a very popular picnic spot for young students and photographers. A little out of the way, but accessible by commuter rail, and it's a nice way to escape the hustle and bustle of Gangnam.