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La Grande Vallée
5
215 reviews
#1 of 16 things to do in Itaipava
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Thursday
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Casa histórica frequentada pelos pilotos do primeiro correio aéreo da America do Sul, Aeropostále, atual Air France, incluindo Saint-Exupéry, autor do livro "O Pequeno Príncipe" A visita é pré-agendada e guiada pelo proprietário que conta a saga dos aviadores nas décadas de 1920/30. Preço individual - R$ 30,00
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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kartiksuthar
1 contribution
Best attraction in Itaipava!!
Mar 2021 • Family
José Augusto (property owner) wonderfully told the story of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, how he wrote not only “O Pequeno Principe” but many other books. The place is very comfy, the visit through his living room (in which there are many furnitures, collectable items and versions of the book “O Pequeno Principe”) and his little gift shop is very nice. Since i didn’t have an appointment I couldn’t visit when we tried the first day. However, we did make an appointment for the next day and we could visit. Even though the price seems a bit high, its totally worth it!

I would love to come back!

~ Kartik, Annie and Annika
Written 14 March 2021
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Maria Elisa Lustosa
Thanks for the visit and for sharing with such kind words! It was our pleasure
Written 15 March 2021
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Madmetal31
Petropolis, RJ75 contributions
Wonderful! That simple.
Feb 2021 • Couples
Myself and my wife visited the the place and we were so pleased with the owners, their care for the place (and region) and for this piece of aviation and literature history that seems to be fading each day. We had so great discussions about the writer, aspects of our local history and so much more that time just flew pleasantly and made us want to come back again.
It’s really worth it to visit and discover that part of our history and, especially, to share time with such wonderful hosts.
Written 7 February 2021
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Maria Elisa Lustosa
Thanks for the visit and for sharing with such kind words! It was our pleasure
Written 8 February 2021
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wwpalmer
Rio de Janeiro, RJ87 contributions
Great story telling in a charming setting
Aug 2020
My wife and I visited this charming little cottage on an exuberantly-landscaped hillside, mainly due to the reviews on this site, and we were not disappointed. Sitting on the pleasant front veranda, the owner told us about the history of the French airmail service which brought Saint Exupery and other pilots to this small slice of paradise in the mountains outside of Rio de Janeiro. In a world of 15-second videos and 280-character messages, it was SOOO refreshing to experience someone spending 45 minutes to slowly unwind a good story. A very enjoyable way to spend a morning.
Written 7 September 2020
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Maria Elisa Lustosa
Thanks for visiting and sharing
Written 8 September 2020
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Andreas B
Zurich, Switzerland128 contributions
A must have seen 1 hour from Rio de Janeiro!
Feb 2019 • Family
We were in the house where the author of the Pequeno Príncipe stayed to relax a bit of his flights around Brazil.
There you can see and feel a lot of St Exupery's lived history as a pilot of this Aeropostále route.
My wife and I have already arranged to return with friends to return.

I recommend the visit it's a fantastic place!
Written 28 May 2019
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Maria Elisa Lustosa
Thank you for your visit and also for sharing. Waiting you . Best regards
Written 29 May 2019
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Peter Ross
24 contributions
Good.
Aug 2018 • Friends
The museum itself is kind of interesting and the reception good too.
I think the price of 25 reais is a little over what one should expect.
Overall I think it was worthwhile.
Written 11 May 2019
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stephan s
Rio de Janeiro, RJ53 contributions
A great class of History
Jul 2018 • Family
In a hidden place by a federal highiway you can find this place. There will gonna meet the owner who will explain all the history of the the beggining of the aviation and the doundation of the aeropostale and air france. That was the place where the first pilot of the history used to sleep and have partys before they continue their joruneys.
Written 6 August 2018
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Maria Elisa Lustosa
Thank you for the words! It was our pleasure to meet you.
Written 7 August 2018
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robert s
Rio de Janeiro, RJ30 contributions
It's really a place to visit in itaipava
Jan 2018 • Couples
A ver beautiful environment, historical things, attractive house and garden. If you have opportunity do go there.
Written 21 May 2018
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Maria Elisa Lustosa
Thanks Robert! It was our pleasure to meet you! Best regards
Written 22 May 2018
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Andreas B
Zurich, Switzerland128 contributions
A fantastic place!
Feb 2017 • Family
A fantastic place with a lot of history about famous french pilots and "the little prince". Including very kompetent hosts who are telling you fascinating stories . A "must have seen Place", two hours from Rio de Janeiro only.
Written 18 September 2017
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Maria Elisa Lustosa
Thank you, Andreas
Written 20 September 2017
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