White town pondicherry: India’s Pondicherry or Puducherry was a French

India’s Pondicherry or Puducherry was a French colonial settlement until 1954, but today it is a Union Territory town with beautiful beaches, colonial-style buildings and plenty of leftovers from the French colonial era. Pondicherry was under the control of French until 1954, this is when it became a charming French town/village. One such place in Pondicherry is the White Town Pondicherry where most of the French people loved to settle. It was basically a place reserved for the French to ... White Town, Pondicherry’s French colony, is where you can experience a slice of France even today. Get started by understanding how French culture still thrives in the lifestyle of Pondicherry locals. Welcome to Le Jardin Suffren, a charming heritage house in White Town, Pondicherry. Our cozy studio apartments and luxurious rooms are set in a historic building with a serene garden courtyard, just steps from the beach promenade, Botanical Garden, and Sri Aurobindo Ashram. White Town, Pondicherry | Image credit: Abhinay Omkar/Flickr Pondicherry, or Puducherry, has been one of India’s top holiday destinations for its unique French culture, seaside vibe, and excellent dining options. It is one of the few places in the country under French colonial rule (until 1954), and many of its neighbourhoods still exhibit European influence. White Town, Pondicherry’s French colony, is where you can experience a slice of France even today. Get started by understanding ...