| If you thought eggs were just meant for eating, think again! Modelled on the Basilica at Lourdes, the Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges at Puducherry has an imposing façade, a statue of Our Lady with the infant Jesus in her arms and a central dome with eight circular openings. But that’s not just the reason for its fame.  | |
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 |  | See French history play out on Indian geography! | | | Puducherry is a Union Territory, formed out of four enclaves from territories transferred by the French to India in 1954. | | | | |  |  | Grandeur in green meets grandeur in stone | | | One of the most popular tourist and picnic spots in Puducherry is the Government Park, also known as the Bharti Park. | | | | |
 |  | Museums where dwelt some of the noblest of minds. | | | This town abounds in museums. One of the foremost freedom fighters from the south is Subramanya Bharathi - the renowned Tamil poet. | | | | |  |  | A land by the sea where the sea and human achievements are equally spectacular! | | | Close to the Promenade beach is the Old Lighthouse. Built in 1836, it was regarded as a... | | | | |
 |  | Every place of worship finds a place here. | | | One of the aspects that will fascinate you immensely is the multi-religious culture of Puducherry. Places of religious worship of the... | | | | |  |  | If there is utopia, it’s probably here. | | | Imagine - many of us are familiar with this song by John Lennon. The lyrics might seem like an improbable wish, but there is a place where it... | | | | |
 |  | A delightful joyride for your senses! | | | Puducherry offers exciting avenues for fun. When it comes to food, it boasts of a remarkable cuisine which has strong French and South Indian... | | | | |  |  | Shopping is a magnetic experience here. | | | Puducherry is a shopper’s paradise with small boutiques, local markets and Ashram shops. Popular local handicrafts include traditional... | | | | |
