Exploring French Architecture in Pondicherry

Exploring French Architecture in Pondicherry

Introduction Amidst the plethora of Indian cities, Pondicherry is the one that flaunts its French heritage most unmistakably. In contrast to other areas that lost their colonial influence gradually, Pondicherry chose to retain it—slowly but surely, and in a stunning...
A Guide to Pondicherry’s Unique Architecture

A Guide to Pondicherry’s Unique Architecture

Introduction Pondicherry is usually characterised as a territory where Asia and Europe intersect, and the strongest point of this intersection is the architecture. Giving a glimpse of the past as a long-preserved colonial town, Pondicherry is distinct from almost all...