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Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour of French Quarters

Location Pondicherry, India
$65.00
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Overview

Walk in the French Quarters is a charming way to absorb the city's rich colonial history and cultural blend. The neighbourhood is renowned for its stunning colonial buildings, showcasing a mix of French, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, and Indian architectural styles. Street cafes, landmarks and a beach are the other highlights.
Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour of French Quarters
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Guide
  • Snacks

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  • White Town
    Explore the French Quarter on foot through streets like Rue Dumas, Rue Romain Rolland, Rue Suffren, and Rue La Bourdonnais. The walk offers a view into the historical French colony, displaying the blend of French and Indian cultures that still exists today
  • Pondicherry
    Foyer Du Soldat is a notable French legion hall which serves as a gathering place for former soldiers of the French army who have served in various wars. The hall hosts cultural events, and veterans often meet there to commemorate their service.
  • Raj Niwas
    Raj Niwas, is the residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.The building was initially constructed in the French Baroque style but was destroyed by the British in 1761. It was later rebuilt in the Rococo style from 1766 onwards.
  • Park Monument (Aayi Mandapam)
    It was built during the reign of Napoleon III, Emperor of France, in the 19th century, sin the Greco-Roman architectural style. The monument commemorates the selfless act of a courtesan named Aayi, who demolished her own house to build a water reservoir for the city, thereby aiding the French during a severe water shortage
  • French War Memorial
    It was built in 1835 and designed by French engineer Louis Guerre. Originally, it used six oil lamps and two reflectors. The light source was converted to electric lamps in 1913 and further upgraded in 1931 to increase its range to 26 nautical miles.
  • Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges
    It is a historic Catholic church built facing the Bay of Bengal. It is built in the Greco-Roman style by architect Louis Guerre in 1855 under Napoleon III.The church is known for its twin towers with stained glass windows, a beautiful altar, and a statue of Joan of Arc
  • It was built in 1835 and designed by French engineer Louis Guerre. Originally, it used six oil lamps and two reflectors. The light source was converted to electric lamps in 1913 and further upgraded in 1931 to increase its range to 26 nautical miles.
  • Statue Of Gandhi
    At 13 feet, it is one of the tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi in India. It was built by the renowned sculptor Roy Choudhary from the Madras School of Art and Crafts. It is surrounded by eight beautifully carved monolithic granite pillars, which were brought from Gingee Fort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour of French Quarters

    Location Pondicherry, India
    $65.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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