Design of early building French Consulate is one of the Heritages building in Pondicherry. The architecture is painted with a combination of white and yellow colour and designed in a combination of French and Indian style located on Marine Street … Read More
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French War Monument | Pondicherry
Remembrance of French war in Pondicherry French war monument is built in the remembrance of First World War on Goubert Avenue to remind the sacrifice of those brave soldiers who laid their lives for their country. This memorial was built … Read More
La Mairie (Municipality) | Pondicherry
Strongest ancient building One of the largest administrative buildings for quite one hundred years is la Mairie Building in Pondicherry that was earlier called the Town Hall or Hotel de Ville in French. French established possessions in India by 17th century … Read More
Old Lighthouse | Pondicherry
History of the old lighthouse The old lighthouse near Promenade beach is a nineteenth Century lighthouse in Pondicherry being a vital landmark that was constructed by French rulers in 1835 that was inadequate and its distinctive design of a spherical tower … Read More
Bharathidasan Museum | Pondicherry
About the poet Bharathidasan Bharathidasan is a famous Tamil author born in Pondicherry in 1891. Bharathidasan is a follower of the great poet Bharathiyar. He has mutually written scripts for Tamil films in the theme of Dravidian society and for … Read More
Veerampattinam Beach
Veerampattinam beach is one of the stunning beaches in Pondicherry. Thousands of travellers from all around the world visit Veerampattinam village to see the gorgeous beach. The biggest coastal village in Pondicherry is Veerampattinam village. The beach is just 7 … Read More
French Quarter
In Pondicherry, there are French quarters in the white town. Buildings that were built during the French rule in Pondicherry are still maintained by the Puducherry Government. French quarters are involved in the heritage tour. Introduction of French quarters Tourists … Read More
Bharathi Memorial Museum
About Mahakavi Bharathiyar A famous national and Tamil poet, Subramaniya Bharathi came to Pondicherry as an essapee from the Britishers in 1908. The calm and peace environment in Puducherry has made the creative poet to compose some of the best … Read More
Heritage Walking Tour | Pondicherry
Fascinating French architecture buildings can be explored by heritage walking along the lanes in Puducherry. Walking tour is available in Pondicherry, arranged by the Tourism Department. It is named as the Heritage Tour. Unique colours of buildings in heritage walking … Read More
Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Sri Aurobindo ashram is located on the marine street of Pondicherry. It is one of the most well-known and wealthiest ashrams in south India. People from all over the world especially foreigners visit Pondicherry to spend time in a serene … Read More