French Colony

long, mustard-yellow colonial building in White Town, Puducherry, featuring a white-trimmed roof, wooden pillars supporting a tiled awning, and barred windows. A large tree with lush leaves overhangs the left side of the building, casting shadows. Parked motorbikes are visible in the foreground.

White Town: A Walking Guide to the French Heart of Pondicherry

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White Town: A Walking Guide to the French Heart of Pondicherry If there’s one place that truly captures the unique spirit of Pondicherry, it’s White Town, also known as the French Quarter. Located by the sparkling Bay of Bengal, this elegant, pastel-hued neighborhood is where European charm meets South Indian soul—a peaceful, photogenic escape that […]

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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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