ISSUE 12 | DECEMBER 2019
French Culture
and Architecture
Pondicherry was a
French colony till 1954.
Therefore, this city is
more like a miniature
version of France in
India. It gives out
colonial, bohemian and
serene vibes through
it's French civilisations.
The houses are built in
straight lines and are
draped with
bougainvillea. The
streets are extremely
clean and lined with
trees. The people also
follow French cultures
and talk in French,
either with an English
accent or a South
Indian accent.
Cuisine of
Pondicherry
The food in Pondicherry
is outlined with a
dominant influence of
the French cuisine,
especially in it's
elements and styles. A
lot of restaurants serve
authentic French food -
definitely the best place
in India for French
cuisine. Some of the
popular items here are
Baguettes, Croissants,
Italian Baked Beans,
Stuffed Cabbage and
many more.
The Union Territory also
derives flavours from the
neighbouring South
Indian states and you
can find countless South
Indian preparations (esp
ecially Tamil) in the city.
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