COLONIAL AND HERITAGE BUILDINGS IN PONDICHERRY

Cercle De Pondichery
Le Cercle de Pondichery on Rue Victor Simonelis a members only recreational club which was founded in 1899 for senior French Personages.one of many historic and beautiful buildings that surround the barathi park.The club is believed to have been founded in 1899.The club has some great facilities including a court for popular games in France.
The club has high number of french members.

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Public Works Department
The Public works Department is a heritage building on Bussy street admired for its Architectural features
PWD OFFICE
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Legislative Assembly
Formerly a private residence, this heritage house was converted in the Legislative Assembly in 1962.

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Foyer Du Soldat 

It is an old colonial and Heritage building situated on Rue de Lauriston,serving as a legion hall for retired soldiers who fought for France in a number of wars abroad.
FOYER DU SOLDAT


Lycee Francais
Lycee Francais on Rue victor Simonel is a french school which was set up in 1826 and continues to provide a french education to its students.
It is the oldest French international school on the Asian continent.
LYCEE FRANCAIS

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French Consulate
The French Consulate building is situated on Marine street,was allocated to the French consulate general in 1956.
FRENCH CONSULATE

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French Institute of Pondicherry

French Institute of Pondicherry is a French financially institute in Pondicherry. It was founded in the year 20 th march 1955.

OTHER PLACES TO VISIT

FRENCH INSTITUTE OF PONDICHERRY

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Le Cafe

It was once the port office when railway ran the beach road from boulrvard to the old 240 meters iron pier.A cyclone in 1952 destroyed the pier.
Le cafe is one of most popular restaurants in Pondicherry. It stands within the beach road of Pondicherry.

There is spectacular views of the near by coast for the guests. Pondy's le cafe is good for cakes,salads,baguettes,breakfasts and south Indian coffee.
LE CAFE

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Raj Nivas Governor's Palace
Formerly inhabited by the FrenchGovernor Dupleix, the raj nivas is now official residence of Lieutenent Governor of Puducherry.
RAJ NIVAS

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Manakula vinayakar temple
Manakula vinakar temple famously known for the Elephant blessings.
Manal means sand and kulam means pond earlier there was sand around pond.
So the people the God as Manal kula vinayakar temple. 
Latter becomes Mankula vinayakar temple.

Temple Timings 5.45 AM To 12.30PM And 4.00PM to 9.30 PM


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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
The Aurobindo Ashram is a spiritual place located in Pondicherry.
Located at a distance of 5 km from Pondicherry, Sri Aurobindo Ashram is among the most visited places in Pondicherry.
The Asram was founded by Mirra Alfassa (The Mother) and the philosopher Sri Aurobindo in the year 1926.
The Ashram is also the place of Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother.We can visit library and craft centre in Ashram



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