Things to see and do Pondichery

This basilica mixes Gothic and colonial styles for a result slightly less "cream cake" than other churches in the city. It has very beautiful centuries-old stained glass windows. Today is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage Sites in the country.

Distributes maps of Pondicherry and gives information about monuments. One-day guided tours take you on a tour of the city's main monuments from 9:30 am to 6 pm, including vegetarian meals. Other half-day tours (from 1:30 pm to 6 pm) will introduce you to the ashram, Auroville, the botanical garden and the handmade paper mill. Guided tours leave the tourist office every day, even on weekends. Book at least the day before.

A major point of culture, this gallery regularly offers various exhibitions: contemporary, traditional, tribal, folk; concerning photography, ceramics, sculpture, drawing, masks, antiques, painting. She also organizes musical evenings, Indian dance shows and frequent meetings with international writers. Aurodhan is the ambassador of art in all its forms and a privileged welcome.

Located in the white city, this temple also called Vedapureswarar is dedicated to the god Vishnu. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its sanctuaries. It has a gopuram, the temple's entrance tower, with five levels. The temple was originally built by the Cholas in the 11th century and later enlarged by the Pandyas. With its superb Dravidian architecture and colourful colours, it is undoubtedly the most beautiful temple in the city.

The Indian National Trust for Art and Culture Heritage has a branch in Pondicherry. It organizes exhibitions on the city's architectural heritage and visits to tourists on demand.