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Gongju, ville des chΓ’taignes | City of Chestnuts

Quand les CorΓ©ens pensent Γ  Gongju (곡주), la premiΓ¨re chose qui leur vient Γ  l’esprit, c’est… la chΓ’taigne !

La ville est particulièrement réputée dans la province du Chungcheongnam-do pour la qualité de ses chÒtaignes.

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When Koreans think of Gongju (곡주), the very first thing that comes to mind is… chestnuts!

The city is especially famous in Chungcheongnam-do for its high-quality chestnuts.

Chestnut makgeolli from Gongju, a local specialty from the city of chestnuts in South Korea
Makgeolli aux chΓ’taignes, une spΓ©cialitΓ© locale de Gongju. |
Chestnut makgeolli, a local specialty of Gongju.

Et en deuxième position, bien sûr, on pense au royaume de Baekje.

(Bien sΓ»r… en tant que CorΓ©ens, on devrait probablement citer β€œBaekje” d’abord, mais soyons honnΓͺtes : dans la rΓ©alitΓ©, ce sont toujours les chΓ’taignes qui gagnent. πŸ˜†)

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And probably the second thing people associate it with is Baekje.

(Though yes β€” as Koreans, we probably should say β€œBaekje” first… but let’s be honest, chestnuts usually win. πŸ˜†)

Jemincheon stream in Gongju, a quiet riverside walk reflecting the city’s historic atmosphere
A quiet walk along Jemincheon in Gongju.

Pendant la pΓ©riode des Trois Royaumes, Gongju Γ©tait la deuxiΓ¨me capitale de Baekje, et Γ  l’époque la ville ne s’appelait pas β€œGongju” mais Ungjin.

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During the Three Kingdoms period, Gongju served as the second capital of Baekje, and at that time the city wasn’t called β€œGongju” but Ungjin.

Night view of the entrance path to Sosoah Hanok in Gongju
Arriving at Sosoah Hanok at night.

C’est grΓ’ce Γ  ce contexte historique qu’on trouve aujourd’hui un village hanok créé dans le cadre d’un projet de revitalisation locale.

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Because of this history, the city now has a hanok village built as part of a local revitalization project.

Floating pink and orange lanterns on the pond beneath the stone bridge at Magoksa Temple in Gongju, South Korea, surrounded by vibrant spring foliage.
Floating lanterns beneath the stone bridge at Magoksa Temple.

Il y a aussi le temple Magoksa, connu pour ses superbes lanternes β€” un lieu charmant, mais soyons francs : l’accΓ¨s n’est pas le plus pratique. 😭

Et si vous avez lu mon article sur Magoksa, vous vous souvenez peut-Γͺtre que Β« Gongju Β» se prononce exactement comme Β« princesse Β» en corΓ©en. πŸ‘ΈπŸ»

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There’s also Magoksa Temple, known for its beautiful lanterns β€” it’s a beautiful spot, but honestly, it’s not the easiest place to reach. 😭

If you’ve read my Magoksa post, you might remember that “Gongju” sounds exactly like “princess” in Korean. πŸ‘ΈπŸ»

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Night walk along Jemincheon stream in Gongju

Un petit changement pour ce voyage | Why I Chose a Hanok This Time

Bref !

Je vis en appartement et, en voyage, je choisis presque toujours des hΓ΄tels classiques.

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Anyway! I usually live in an apartment, and even when I travel, I tend to stay in regular hotels.

γ…Šγ…Šγ…Šγ…ŠTraditional hanok gate and tiled roof at night, Sosoah Hanok in Gongju
DΓ©tails du hanok Γ  la tombΓ©e de la nuit.

Mais cette fois, j’avais vraiment envie d’essayer quelque chose de diffΓ©rent : une nuit dans un hanok traditionnel.

Alors j’ai rΓ©servΓ© Sosoa Hanok ici Γ  Gongju !

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But this time, I really wanted to experience staying in a traditional hanok β€” something completely different from my daily life.

So I booked Sosoa Hanok here in Gongju!


πŸ“ Infos pratiques : Sosoa Hanok | Quick Facts: Sosoa Hanok

(Γ€ noter : les dΓ©tails peuvent lΓ©gΓ¨rement varier selon le type de chambre β€” ici, il s’agit de celle oΓΉ nous avons sΓ©journΓ©.)

πŸ’° Tarif
280 000 wons pour 2 personnes / +50 000 wons par personne supplΓ©mentaire
β†’ Nous Γ©tions 3, donc le total Γ©tait de 330 000 wons (literie + petit-dΓ©jeuner inclus).

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(Note: Details may vary slightly depending on the room type, but this is based on the room we stayed in.)

πŸ’° Price
280,000 won for 2 people / +50,000 won per extra person
β†’ We were 3, so the total was 330,000 won (bedding + breakfast included).

πŸ›οΈ Chambre
Toutes les chambres sont prΓ©vues pour 2 personnes.
Pas de lit β€” uniquement un ondol (chauffage au sol) avec futons.
L’espace est assez cosy (c’est-Γ -dire : petit mais mignon).

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πŸ›οΈ Room
All rooms are designed for 2 people by default.
There’s no bed β€” just ondol (heated floor) with futon-style bedding.
The room is quite cozy (meaning: small but cute).

🍳 Petit-déjeuner
Servi entre 9h et 10h.
Vous choisissez votre horaire au moment de l’enregistrement.

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🍳 Breakfast
Served between 9–10 AM.
You choose your preferred time when you check in.


Γ€ l’entrΓ©e du hanok, il y a un petit cafΓ© β€” c’est d’ailleurs lΓ  que le petit-dΓ©jeuner est prΓ©parΓ©.

En dehors des heures du petit-dΓ©jeuner, l’endroit fonctionne comme un cafΓ© classique : parfait pour boire un cafΓ© tranquillement, ou pour poser des questions si besoin.

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Near the entrance of the hanok, there’s a small cafΓ© β€” it’s also where breakfast is prepared.

Outside breakfast hours, it operates as a regular cafΓ©, making it a nice spot to grab a coffee or ask any questions about the stay.

Les chats qui se promΓ¨nent librement dans la cour et les alentours donnent Γ  l’ensemble une ambiance encore plus dΓ©tendue et paisible.

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With cats casually wandering around the courtyard and nearby alleys, the whole place felt even more laid-back and relaxed.

Bridge over Jemincheon stream at night in Gongju
Sous le pont du Jemincheon, la nuit.

Le quartier est trΓ¨s calme, et juste devant le hanok, un petit cours d’eau longe la rue β€” idΓ©al pour une promenade nocturne, tout en douceur, pour finir la journΓ©e.

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The neighborhood itself is very quiet, and right in front of the hanok, there’s a small stream β€” perfect for a gentle walk at night, especially if you’re in the mood for something calm and unhurried. πŸ™‚


🏑 Hanok _ μ†Œμ†Œμ•„ ν•œμ˜₯ | Sosoa Hanok Stay
⭐ Type boutique hanok accommodation / Traditional hanok stay (hΓ©bergement traditionnel corΓ©en – hanok)
🏑 Adresse (Address) 167-10, Banjuk-dong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
πŸ“§ Contact / Contact Information available on site (at the cafΓ© near the entrance)
πŸ“ž TΓ©lΓ©phone (Contact) +82-507-1318-8676
πŸ•°οΈ Check-In / Check-Out 16:00 / 11:00
πŸ₯ Petit dΓ©jeuner / Breakfast 09:00 – 10:00 (heure Γ  choisir Γ  l’avance / time selected in advance)
🌐 SNS / Instagram @sosoahanok
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6 responses

  1. I love the simplicity of the rooms; in the west we are usually overflowing with artifacts. πŸ€—πŸ™

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    1. Hi Ashley! Thank you for your comment. πŸ™‚
      I felt the same. The simplicity was refreshing, and it made me slow down and be more present πŸŒΏπŸ™Œ

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    2. I could really do with some peace of mind right now; oh for the simple life! πŸ™

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    3. Yeah, sometimes the simple life sounds just right. Wishing you some calm moments πŸ™πŸ’ͺ🏻

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  2. The Hanok looks cozy. I really want to stay in a Hanok if I have a chance to visit Korea again. Thank Migy μ–Έλ‹ˆ for sharing this experience.

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    1. Thank you, Chaly! 😊
      If you come back to Korea someday, I really hope you get to try staying in a hanok.
      Thanks for reading and for your kind words! 😍

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