pondicherry, mahe, karikal, chandernagor and yanam are the ancients french colonies. i love pondi because i was born and its almost like a little paris. i love the beach, the sunday market where u can find french books. the french alliance where you can learn french. there is also a french library. i used to spend my holidays in lawspet, rajaji nagar.but the only minus is the weather too hot. i can stand it.
Have been to Puducherry twice and thoroughly. The weather can be humid but its a very good place. A lot of French influence. the beautiful Auroville Ashram,the delicious French food, the lazy and easy life...oh its altogether a different ride!
I am glad you like it. I am very fond of sunday market where i used to buy french novels and english as well. bye.