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Explore the Town

Pondicherry rewards slow exploration. The French Quarter is walkable in an afternoon, but understanding it takes longer. Start anywhere.

White Town Streets

The French Quarter grid: 40 streets named after governors, admirals, and soldiers. Each one has a story.

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Sites & Landmarks

Heritage buildings, temples, churches, museums, and the ancient ruins that predate the French by two thousand years.

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Auroville

An experiment in human unity 10 km north of Pondicherry. 3,400 residents from 60 countries. Not easy to explain.

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Walks, Trips & Experiences

Self-guided walks, day trips, workshops, and experiences: from Arikamedu's Roman ruins to the Pichavaram mangroves.

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