What is French Quarter Pondicherry?

The French Quarter or White Town area in Pondicherry is filled with elegant colonial mansions in the midst of tree lined boulevards, named on French streets beginning with ‘rue’, numerous parks and charming cafés. (Rue in French roughly translates to street.)

What is famous in French colony Pondicherry?

One of the most famous places to visit in Pondicherry is the Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges, also known as Our Lady of Angels Church. Famous for its brilliant masonry, the church has an aspect inspired by the churches of France, in particular the imposing basilica of Lourdes in the south of France.

How is Pondicherry associated with the French culture?

The city officially gained independence in1964 from the French. but you can still spot the remnants of French culture here. The old Bougainvillea-draped French-style houses, churches, and some newly built French-style shops, and bright coloured cafes, make Pondicherry exceptional.

Why is Pondicherry French colony?

European period In 1674 the French East India Company set up a trading centre at Pondicherry. This outpost eventually became the chief French settlement in India. Dutch and British trading companies also wanted trade with India. Wars raged among these European countries and spilled over into the Indian subcontinent.

Does Pondicherry have French people?

Today, Pondicherry still has a community of French people living in the city and French is also an official language. There are 6,500 French people registered in South India, and of these about 5,500 are in Pondicherry.

How was Pondicherry liberated from French?

Explanation: The Union territory was liberated from the colonial French rule following a referendum in which all elected members of the territory voted against the French rule and preferred to join India. Subsequently, the French effected the de facto merger of Puducherry on this day in 1954.

Is Pondicherry a state?

Puducherry is a union territory of India rather than a state, which implies that governance and administration fall directly under federal authority.

Do French still live in Pondicherry?

Can I live in Auroville?

Auroville cannot yet afford to build houses for all those joining, and one should therefore come prepared to live in a temporary home, and if possible to pay for the construction of an apartment or house. Most residences in Auroville are built with contributions made by Auroville residents and Newcomers.