Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry, gained its significance as "the French Riviera of the East" after the advent of French colonialisation in India.

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It was formed out of four territories of former French India, namely Pondichéry (now Puducherry), Karikal (Karaikal), Mahé and Yanaon (now Yanam), excluding Chandannagar (Chandernagore), and it is named after the largest district, Puducherry, which was also the capital of French India.

Jun 14, 2024 · A French-inflected town plonked down on the coast of Tamil Nadu, Puducherry (Pondicherry) is one of India’s most memorable destinations.

Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, is a charming coastal town and one of the Union Territories of India, located on the southeastern coast, about 160 kilometers south of Chennai.

Pondicherry’s bougainvilleas, crumbling cathedrals and leafy boulevards might occasionally make you wonder if you’re in the south of France instead of a former French colony. But it's also unmistakably Indian, with colorful festivals, the famous monument of Aayi Mandapam, and the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.

May 2, 2025 · Puducherry, union territory of India. It was formed in 1962 out of the four former colonies Pondicherry (now Puducherry), Karaikal, Yanam, and Mahe. The territory’s capital is the city of Puducherry in the Puducherry sector, just north of Cuddalore. Learn more about Puducherry in this article.

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Sep 4, 2023 · Located on the south-east coast of India, there are so many places to visit in Pondicherry to enjoy the unique history and blend of cultures!