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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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People enjoying a dramatic sunset over the Bay of Bengal from the rocky shore of Rock Beach on the Seaside Promenade in Pondicherry, India, with the Gandhi Statue and lighthouse in the background.

Best Sunset Points in Pondicherry: Where to Watch the Evening Sky

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Best Sunset Points in Pondicherry: Where to Watch the Evening Sky Pondicherry is known for its peaceful beaches, French charm, and stunning coastal views. But one experience that truly steals the heart of every visitor is watching the sky change colors over the Bay of Bengal. Whether you’re a photographer, a nature lover, or someone

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The facade of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Samba Kovil) in Puducherry, showcasing its Portuguese-style architecture, white exterior with yellow trim, a statue of Mother Mary in a central niche, and a statue of Jesus Christ in front of the entrance under a cloudy sky.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry If you’re someone who admires heritage cities and timeless architecture, you simply cannot miss the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Pondicherry. Known locally as the Samba Kovil (a phonetic corruption of “Saint Paul’s Kovil”), this magnificent structure stands as one of the oldest and most beautiful churches in

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The temple elephant, Lakshmi, is shown blessing a devotee by gently placing her trunk on his head inside the courtyard of the Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple in Puducherry.

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple: Puducherry’s Sacred Ganesha Temple

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Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple: Puducherry’s Sacred Ganesha Temple The Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple is one of the most celebrated and ancient Hindu temples in Puducherry, boasting a rich heritage stretching back over 500 years—predating the French colonial occupation of the city. Located right in the heart of White Town and just a short walk from

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The main entrance gate and the colonial-style building of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry, viewed from the street. The building is grey with white trim and large wooden shutters, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: A Guide to Peace and Reflection in Puducherry

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Sri Aurobindo Ashram: A Guide to Peace and Reflection in Puducherry The Sri Aurobindo Ashram is not merely a place of worship; it is the spiritual home of Integral Yoga, a transformative philosophy conceived by its founders: Sri Aurobindo Ghose (1872–1950): The Philosopher-Yogi After an influential career as a political activist in India’s freedom struggle,

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A view of the sandy entrance to Paradise Beach in Pondicherry, featuring a wooden sign that reads "Welcome to PARADISE BEACH", another sign for the restaurant, and several palm trees under a sunny sky.

Paradise Beach: An Island-Style Beach Experience

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Paradise Beach: An Island-Style Beach Experience If you are searching for peace, sunshine, and pristine natural beauty, then Paradise Beach—locally known as Plage Paradiso—is the ultimate destination. Located near Chunnambar, just a short distance from central Pondicherry, this beach lives up to its name: a little piece of paradise by the Bay of Bengal. Unlike

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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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