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TRAVEL TRENDS, PONDICHERRY/ Updated : Nov 30, 2023, 07:57 IST
Did you know that Puducherry was a French colony until 1954? Yes, you read that right. On November 1, 1954, French possession of Pondicherry was transferred to India. That was the end of 280 years of French rule in India! Over two … Read more
Did you know that Puducherry was a French colony until 1954? Yes, you read that right. On November 1, 1954, French possession of Pondicherry was transferred to India. That was the end of 280 years of French rule in India! Over two centuries of French influence is visible in the town’s architecture, cuisine, and way of life. The French Quarter in Puducherry is one of the few well-preserved historic quarters in India. Read less

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Did you know that Puducherry was a French colony until 1954? Yes, you read that right. On November 1, 1954, French possession of Pondicherry was transferred to India. That was the end of 280 years of …

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