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Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour of French Quarters

By 5 Senses Walks
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,583 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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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.

Activity location

  • White Town
    • Pondicherry, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chief Secretariat Government Of Puducherry
    • Beach Road
    • 605001, Puducherry, Puducherry, India

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Pondicherry Heritage Walking Tour of French Quarters
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 4:00pm
Price details
￥9,583 x 1 Adult￥9,583
Total
Price is ￥9,583
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

White Town
  • 20m
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
  • 20m
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
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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)
  • 15m
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
  • 15m
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
  • 20m
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
Old Lighthouse
  • 10m
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
  • 10m
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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESWhite Town
    • Pondicherry, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChief Secretariat Government Of Puducherry
    • Beach Road
    • 605001, Puducherry, Puducherry, India

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