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The majestic white Aayi Mandapam monument surrounded by lush green trees in the center of Bharathi Park, Pondicherry.

Aayi Mandapam: The Fascinating Story Behind Pondicherry’s Iconic Monument

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Aayi Mandapam: The Fascinating Story Behind Pondicherry’s Iconic Monument In the green heart of Bharathi Park, right in the center of Pondicherry’s famous White Town, there is a beautiful white monument. It looks like a building from ancient Rome. This is the Aayi Mandapam. It is one of the most famous and photographed heritage sights […]

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Exterior view of Le Café, a popular French-style cafe located on the beach promenade in Pondicherry, India, with customers and its sign visible.

Best French Restaurants in Pondicherry: A Guide to Authentic Cuisine

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Best French Restaurants in Pondicherry: A Guide to Authentic Cuisine Pondicherry is truly a gastronomic delight for anyone craving authentic French cuisine and colonial ambiance. Thanks to its long colonial history, the city offers an array of restaurants where chefs use traditional French techniques, often blending them with local Tamil flavors to create unique “Creole”

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A photograph of the Mahatma Gandhi statue under a white canopy, surrounded by eight tall, carved granite pillars on the Seaside Promenade in Pondicherry, under a blue sky with clouds.

Pondicherry’s History: The Story of the French Capital of India

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Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, is a coastal town in South India with a rich and diverse history. In ancient times, it was referred to as “Poduke” in Greco-Roman records and served as a thriving port city engaged in international trade.

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