D’une superficie de plus de 600 km2 on peut dire que Séoul
est une immense métropole ! Tout comme pour toute grande ville du monde
elle est divisée en quartiers où les gratte-ciel dominent les temples Bouddhistes et Palais mais pas seulement ! Ce séjour de 2 semaines dans la capitale sud-coréenne
m’a permis de faire un tour de quelques-uns de ces quartiers ou street food,
boutiques, bars et boites de nuit ont trouvé leur place à deux pas des monuments
historiques de la ville. J’ai listé ici ceux que j’ai le plus aimés pendant mon voyage
et que je recommande sans hésitation !
With an area of more than 600 km2, we can say that Seoul is a huge metropolis ! Just like any big city in the world, it's divided into districts where the skyscrapers dominate the Buddhist temples and Palaces but not only ! This 2-week stay in the South Korean capital allowed me to take a tour of some of these neighborhoods where street food, shops, bars and nightclubs have found their place close to the historic monuments of the city. I have listed here those that I liked the most during my trip and that I recommend without hesitation !
Ikseon-dong
Très gros coup de cœur pour ce quartier qui est un village
Hanok. Ici on trouve beaucoup de boutiques de bijoux mais également de
vêtements qui sont réparties dans des ruelles complètement piétonnes.
L’apparence est très importante à Séoul et ici tout semble être fait pour être
beau et Instagrammable !
Very big crush for this district which is a Hanok village. Here there are many jewelry shops but also clothes shops which are spread out in completely pedestrian streets. Appearance is very important in Seoul and here everything seems to be made to be beautiful and Instagrammable !
Very big crush for this district which is a Hanok village. Here there are many jewelry shops but also clothes shops which are spread out in completely pedestrian streets. Appearance is very important in Seoul and here everything seems to be made to be beautiful and Instagrammable !
Bien sûr, Ikseon-Dong n’a pas pour seul intérêt d’être un
quartier où l’on peut faire du shopping. Ici j’ai vite été prise au jeu des
cafés. Qu’ils soient à thème ou dans une ambiance zen, les cafés sont
omniprésents à Séoul et Ikseon-Dong est l’endroit parfait pour en faire
l’expérience ! La plupart ouvre à 11h ou 11h30 et chaque jour je
commençais ma journée par en tester un. Sur place tout est accordé au détail et
je n’ai jamais été déçue ni par le personnel, ni par ce que j’ai pu manger.
Ce rituel c’était un peu une valeur sure et l’assurance de bien démarrer
chacune de mes journées à Séoul !
Of course, Ikseon-Dong doesn't only have the interest of being a district where you can go shopping. Here I was quickly taken to the game of cafes. Whether themed or in a zen atmosphere, cafes are everywhere in Seoul and Ikseon-Dong is the perfect place to experience them ! Most open at 11 or 11:30 a.m. and every day I started my day by testing one. On site, everything is given to detail and I have never been disappointed either by the staff or by what I have eaten. This ritual was a bit of a safe bet and the assurance of starting each of my days in Seoul well !
Of course, Ikseon-Dong doesn't only have the interest of being a district where you can go shopping. Here I was quickly taken to the game of cafes. Whether themed or in a zen atmosphere, cafes are everywhere in Seoul and Ikseon-Dong is the perfect place to experience them ! Most open at 11 or 11:30 a.m. and every day I started my day by testing one. On site, everything is given to detail and I have never been disappointed either by the staff or by what I have eaten. This ritual was a bit of a safe bet and the assurance of starting each of my days in Seoul well !
Les amateurs de barbecue coréen trouveront aussi leur compte puisqu'il y a un bon nombre de restaurants regroupés non loin des cafés et boutiques. En plein mois de mars, alors que les températures remontaient progressivement à Séoul, les terrasses déployées et noires de monde apportaient une ambiance joyeuse et décontractée dans les ruelles étroites d’Ikseon-Dong de jour comme de nuit.
Korean barbecue lovers will also like this place because there are a good number of restaurants grouped together not far from the cafes and shops. In the middle of March, when temperatures were gradually rising in Seoul, the terraces spread out and crowd enjoying food brought a joyful and relaxed atmosphere to the narrow streets of Ikseon-Dong day and night.
Korean barbecue lovers will also like this place because there are a good number of restaurants grouped together not far from the cafes and shops. In the middle of March, when temperatures were gradually rising in Seoul, the terraces spread out and crowd enjoying food brought a joyful and relaxed atmosphere to the narrow streets of Ikseon-Dong day and night.
Myeong-dong
Un quartier à visiter absolument de nuit ! La
principale raison à cela est que le marché nocturne de street food s’installe
progressivement dans les rues principales de Myeong-dong en fin de journée et on peut dire qu'il est très grand !
Chaque stand propose à la vente des spécialités sud-coréennes cuisinées sous
les yeux des passants allant des ramens, aux dumplings au kimchi en passant par
les gimbap et j’en passe. Goûter à la street food dans le quartier de Myeong-dong
c’est l’assurance de repartir en étant rassasié tellement il y a un large choix
de spécialités à tester sur place.
A district to visit absolutely at night ! The main reason for this is that the street food night market gradually settles in the main streets of Myeong-dong at the end of the day and we can say that it's very big ! Each stand offers for sale South Korean specialties cooked under the eyes of passers-by ranging from ramen, kimchi dumplings to gimbap and so on. Taste the street food in the Myeong-dong district is the assurance of leaving not hungry as there is a wide choice of specialties to test.
A district to visit absolutely at night ! The main reason for this is that the street food night market gradually settles in the main streets of Myeong-dong at the end of the day and we can say that it's very big ! Each stand offers for sale South Korean specialties cooked under the eyes of passers-by ranging from ramen, kimchi dumplings to gimbap and so on. Taste the street food in the Myeong-dong district is the assurance of leaving not hungry as there is a wide choice of specialties to test.
Myeong-dong c’est également un excellent endroit pour faire du shopping ! En tête de liste on trouve Daiso et ses 12 étages, le Lotte Mall mais aussi un immense Olive Young pour acheter les marques de skincare coréenne les plus en vogue. Coup de cœur pour les plus petites enseignes où l’on trouve des marques de mode Made in Korea, notamment Mini Brand, où j’ai adoré faire mon shopping à Séoul pour pas cher ! Les boutiques de bijoux sont également très répandues et il n’est pas rare d’en trouver quelques-unes qui vendent uniquement des vêtements et accessoires pour chiens ! En bref, Myeong-dong c’est un mix parfait pour faire du shopping et manger sans se ruiner après une grosse journée de visites !
Myeong-dong is also a great place to shop ! At the top of the list we find Daiso and its 12 floors, the Lotte Mall but also a huge Olive Young to buy the most fashionable Korean skincare brands. I fell in love with the smaller stores where you can find Made in Korea fashion brands, especially Mini Brand, where I loved shopping in Seoul for cheap ! Jewelry shops are also very common and it's not rare to find a few that only sell dog clothes and accessories ! In short, Myeong-dong is a perfect mix for shopping and eating without breaking the bank after a long day of sightseeing !
Myeong-dong is also a great place to shop ! At the top of the list we find Daiso and its 12 floors, the Lotte Mall but also a huge Olive Young to buy the most fashionable Korean skincare brands. I fell in love with the smaller stores where you can find Made in Korea fashion brands, especially Mini Brand, where I loved shopping in Seoul for cheap ! Jewelry shops are also very common and it's not rare to find a few that only sell dog clothes and accessories ! In short, Myeong-dong is a perfect mix for shopping and eating without breaking the bank after a long day of sightseeing !
Seongsu-dong
C’est le coin de la capitale sud-coréenne encore préservé du
tourisme qui est de plus en plus qualifié comme étant le Brooklyn de Séoul avec
ses cafés, fresques de street-art, boutiques et galeries d’Art qui se sont
installées dans les entrepôts de cet ancien quartier industriel. Vous l’aurez
compris, depuis plusieurs années, Seongsu-dong est en pleine métamorphose et
l’opération est plutôt réussie jusqu’à présent ! Les rues sont encore
calmes mais nul doute que ce quartier va gagner en popularité !
It's the corner of the South Korean capital still preserved from tourism which is increasingly qualified as being the Brooklyn of Seoul with its cafes, street-art frescoes, shops and art galleries which have settled in the warehouses of this former industrial district. As you will have understood, since several years, Seongsu-dong is in the midst of a metamorphosis and the operation is rather successful so far ! The streets are still quiet but there's no doubt that this area will gain in popularity !
It's the corner of the South Korean capital still preserved from tourism which is increasingly qualified as being the Brooklyn of Seoul with its cafes, street-art frescoes, shops and art galleries which have settled in the warehouses of this former industrial district. As you will have understood, since several years, Seongsu-dong is in the midst of a metamorphosis and the operation is rather successful so far ! The streets are still quiet but there's no doubt that this area will gain in popularity !
Coup de cœur pour la Séoul Forest qui ajoute du contraste et permet de passer de l’ambiance citadine de Seongsu-dong à un paysage de nature où l’on trouve plusieurs petits jardins, des cerfs, ou encore des plantes tropicales. C’est également un spot parfait pour prendre en photo les cerisiers en fleur lorsqu’il s’agit de la bonne période de l’année.
I fell in love with the Seoul Forest which adds contrast and allows you to move from the city atmosphere of Seongsu-dong to a natural landscape where you can find several small gardens, deer, or even tropical plants. It's also a perfect spot to photograph the cherry blossoms when it's the right time of the year.
I fell in love with the Seoul Forest which adds contrast and allows you to move from the city atmosphere of Seongsu-dong to a natural landscape where you can find several small gardens, deer, or even tropical plants. It's also a perfect spot to photograph the cherry blossoms when it's the right time of the year.
Hongdae
Très connu pour sa vie nocturne, Hongdae ne m’a pas laissée
indifférente mais pour tout autre chose que les bars et les boites de nuit. Je
trouve que c’est un quartier intéressant à caler dans son planning à Séoul en
commençant par un peu de shopping sur la célèbre Hongdae Street Shopping et
ses alentours. Dans mon top des boutiques que j’ai aimées on trouve KT&G
Sang Sang Art Hall. Le building est sur 7 étages mais seulement 3 étages sont destinés
à la vente de produits Made in Korea. On y trouve un rayon immense d’articles
de papeterie et stickers prêts à faire pâlir les amoureux de scrapbooking mais
également de la vaisselle, des produits pour le corps, des carnets, des livres
et j’en passe !
Well known for its nightlife, Hongdae didn't leave me indifferent but for anything other than bars and nightclubs. I think it's an interesting neighborhood to fit into your schedule in Seoul, starting with a bit of shopping on the famous Hongdae Street Shopping and its surroundings. In my top of the shops that I liked we find KT&G Sang Sang Art Hall. The building is on 7 floors but only 3 floors are intended for the sale of Made in Korea products. There is a huge range of stationery items and stickers but also tableware, body products, books and so on !
Well known for its nightlife, Hongdae didn't leave me indifferent but for anything other than bars and nightclubs. I think it's an interesting neighborhood to fit into your schedule in Seoul, starting with a bit of shopping on the famous Hongdae Street Shopping and its surroundings. In my top of the shops that I liked we find KT&G Sang Sang Art Hall. The building is on 7 floors but only 3 floors are intended for the sale of Made in Korea products. There is a huge range of stationery items and stickers but also tableware, body products, books and so on !
J’ai bien aimé me balader entre les étages de AK Plaza où l’on trouve également une très grande diversité de produits mais principalement kawaii cette fois. Même constat pour le concept store Kakao Friends où l’on peut manger sur place. Je n’ai rien acheté là-bas mais ça change des boutiques françaises habituelles. Gros crush en tout cas pour la marque IndieBrand aux vêtements classiques et minimalistes dont les matières sont très belles pour un prix plus que raisonnable ! Pour les petites boutiques de mode coréennes je peux dire qu’il faut bien comparer les prix car il est possible de trouver les mêmes vêtements pour moins cher à Myeong-dong.
I really liked strolling between the floors of AK Plaza where you can also find a very wide variety of products, but mainly kawaii. Same observation for the Kakao Friends concept store where you can eat on site. I didn't buy anything there but it's different from the usual French shops. Big crush for IndieBrand with classic and minimalist clothes whose materials are very beautiful for a more than reasonable price ! For small Korean fashion shops I can say that you have to compare prices because it's possible to find the same clothes for less in Myeong-dong.
I really liked strolling between the floors of AK Plaza where you can also find a very wide variety of products, but mainly kawaii. Same observation for the Kakao Friends concept store where you can eat on site. I didn't buy anything there but it's different from the usual French shops. Big crush for IndieBrand with classic and minimalist clothes whose materials are very beautiful for a more than reasonable price ! For small Korean fashion shops I can say that you have to compare prices because it's possible to find the same clothes for less in Myeong-dong.
A Hongdae j’ai découvert Gyeongui Line Book Street qui est une portion de l’ancienne ligne de chemin de fer Gyeongui qui a été réaménagée. Sur place plusieurs wagons de trains ont été transformés en petites librairies pour les amoureux des livres et même si vous ne venez pas pour ça c’est un très bon endroit pour profiter du soleil et jeter un œil aux installations qui rendent ce lieu cool et chaleureux !
In Hongdae I discovered Gyeongui Line Book Street which is a portion of the old Gyeongui railway line which has been redeveloped. On site several train carriages have been transformed into small bookstores for book lovers and even if you don't come for that it's a very good place to enjoy the sun and take a look at the sculptures that make this place cool and warm !
In Hongdae I discovered Gyeongui Line Book Street which is a portion of the old Gyeongui railway line which has been redeveloped. On site several train carriages have been transformed into small bookstores for book lovers and even if you don't come for that it's a very good place to enjoy the sun and take a look at the sculptures that make this place cool and warm !
Avant que la nuit tombe je recommande de monter au 17ème
étage du centre commercial AK& pour admirer le coucher de soleil depuis le
rooftop Musinsa Terrace. Les vitres ne
sont pas idéales pour faire des photos mais qu’importe lorsque l’intérêt est de
vivre le moment présent. Sur place des bancs sont mis à disposition pour s’assoir
et simplement profiter de la vue avant de retourner dans les rues aux néons
éclairés de Hongdae.
Before night falls, I recommend going up to the 17th floor of the AK& mall to admire the sunset from the rooftop Musinsa Terrace. The windows are not ideal for taking photos but who cares when the interest is to live the present moment. Benches are available on site to sit and simply enjoy the view before returning to the neon-lit streets of Hongdae.
Before night falls, I recommend going up to the 17th floor of the AK& mall to admire the sunset from the rooftop Musinsa Terrace. The windows are not ideal for taking photos but who cares when the interest is to live the present moment. Benches are available on site to sit and simply enjoy the view before returning to the neon-lit streets of Hongdae.
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