Pondicherry or puducherry was the last french colony in india. Pondicherry under the french illuminating the urban. Authored by shraddha maheshwari pondicherry is a beautiful beach town on the southeastern coastline of india. Puducherry has history recorded only after the advent of the colonial powers such as the dutch, portuguese, english and the french. But when i made friends with these people, the whole idea of creolization seemed to have come to life. History was played out street by street in old pondicherry and the wealth of these experiences have left an indelible mark on the unique cosmopolitan city that is pondicherry today. Jan 15, 2021 pondicherry or puducherry is a previous french colony that is located on the southeastern coastline of india. Pondicherry is a postcolonial city, where the remnants of its past continue to thrive with urban planning and modernisation. Mar 27, 2018 established under the terms of the treaty of cession of french territories in india, the french institute of pondicherry was inaugurated on march 21, 1955. On the occasion of the international day of francophonie, the consulate general of france in pondicherry organised the gala of francophonie on 20 march 2021, for the first time in pondicherry. Long before the french colonized puducherry, it is believed that puducherry was also a trade center of the romans. I always wanted to visit pondicherry since a long time. It was engaged, under the leadership of its first director jean filliozat, in the study of indian civilization and culture, and more particularly in the history and the religions of south. I will personally recommend hiring either a car or a bike to go around places in pondicherry.
French classes in pondicherry tutor, tuition, class, school. Following the expansion of their activities and settlements, the entire town was fortified, including the indian quarters, and the plan in 1750 was the same as today. He has authored more than 22 books and 50 articles in english, french and tamil. On january 16, 1761, the british captured puducherry from the french, but the treaty of paris 1763 at the conclusion of the seven years war returned it. Book pondicherry hotels book pondicherry holiday packages. It is fascinating and brilliant from start to finish. Jul 02, 2012 sens book on the history of chandernagore from 1900 to 1955 shows the numerous sacrifices made by the people of chandernagore in toppling british imperialism closely followed by the french. The quaint victory monument french war memorial is located in white town, pondicherry. Pondicherry is a quaint little town on the coromandel coast of bay of bengal. Liberated from france 55 years ago, puducherry celebrates. Also known as the french town white town, it will make you wonder if you are in india or france. Search the worlds information, including webpages, images, videos and more. About the book pondicherry under the french illuminating the urban landscape, 16741793 explores how the town of pondicherry developed as the epicentre of the french presence in india, becoming a major centre of company administration. The promenade is a vehicle free zone daily between 5.
Pondicherry is full of fun and fantastic things to do. However, traders visited the place and pondicherry has faced numerous wars. If interested in spirituality, you can visit aurobindo ashram for lessons, or to shopping for books and literature in spirituality. Puducherry has history recorded only after the advent. Whether you are a photographer, a traveller, a solo explorer, a spiritual being or just a person who loves to meet new people, pondicherry gives you every.
However, one day i was talking with my friend who studies in chennai about going to pondicherry together and i was so excited that the very next day i sent an application for one. The procedures that i use are quite easy as i go for interactive session. The place was called pondichery by the french, who established their trading port and constructed a fort 1689 near the location where today the aye mandapam stands. Learn the history of a french colonial settlement in india. My wife had travelled throughout the country in 2000. But due to hectic schedules at work, i was not able to plan my trip. Mahe was founded in 1725, followed by yanam in 1731 and karaikal in 1739. Delightful book recipes presentation travel and historical stuff too. History of the french in india, from the founding of pondicherry in 1674 to the capture of that place in 1761 by col. History was played out street by street in old pondicherry and the wealth of these experiences have left an indelible mark on the unique. Its also one of the most beautiful recipe books ive ever held, evocative of other times and places.
The graph of pondicherry shows a record of comparative growth in the total population which varies between zero to six years of age and ratio of literate people to the total inhabitants of the union territory. Also being influenced by the french culture and being visited by french people frequently the cuisine of pondicherry includes dishes like french baguettes, brioches and pastries. Oct 22, 2016 the botanical garden, pondicherry museum, french war memorial, gelato factory, and cafes serving french crepes are some of the places you can visit during your stay. Nov 16, 2018 pondicherry, indias very own french colony that was renamed to puducherry in 2006. It evaluates the relative significance of inland trade and overseas commerce in generating mercantile wealth by examining the volume and value of commercial. Pondicherry is tucked in the south east corner of india, surrounded by. French architecture and cultural influence here are irresistible.
Architecture fans should stop by the french war memorial on goubert avenue. History the french east india company formed by jeanbaptiste colbert in 1666 established a settlement in 1668 at surat and another in 1674 at pondicherry now puducherry. While citizens forego a possibility to remain french in 1954, the union territory still retains subtle remnants of the french culture that pervade the small. It is the largest of the 26 research centres under this dual umbrella. A frenchmen came here in the 17th century to establish french ea. The french quarter in pondicherry a portion of france in. This book presents a brief overview of pondicherrys social and political history from its origins to the merger of the territory with the indian union, and beyond. The local museum is a pretty sorry affair but gives some idea about. It is said that pondicherry was under the rule of the pallava dynasty in its ancient period. The local policemen of pondicherry follow the french and wear the red kepi. French is still spoken among the older residents who live in pondicherry and proceedings seem to be caught in a time warp when i came across old french buildings with their original names converted into government offices of the union territory of pondicherry.
French war memorial pondicherry india history of french war. French classes in pondicherry tutor, tuition, class. A trip to puducherry is like a journey in time with a vibrant present celebrating its interesting past. At the time of transfer to india, the citizens of indian and french origin in pondicherry were given the choice to take indian or french citizenship. Dec 05, 2018 a little story reflecting pondicherry s history for nearly three centuries before indias independence, pondicherry passed through the hands of the dutch, british and french colonists. At the pinnacle of french power in india, pondicherry sparked the imagination of those back home. Exploring french colony in pondicherry and auroville my.
On 4th february 1673 a french company official by name bellanger, took up residence in the danish lodge in pondicherry. He specializes in history, sociology and politics of southern and colonial india. It is known for its rich culture and history, simultaneously providing a soothing coastal experience to the tourists. Puducherry has a wellmaintained french quarter that is full of colonialstyle villas, historical monuments, temples, fashionable boutiques and churches. Jan 19, 2018 history of puducherry just as any other city in india, the history of puducherry begins from the beginning of our era which has always had a superior nautical account. Pondicherry, tamil nadu and south india under french rule. It became a part of india in 1954 as a union territory. Saindhavi publications wholesaler of ancient pondicherry. Pondicherry is about 150 kms from madras towards the south situated at the coromandel coast. The french east india company formed by jeanbaptiste colbert in 1666 established a settlement in 1668 at surat and another in 1674 at pondicherry now puducherry. The first viable french company, the french east india company, was launched by the minister of finance jean baptiste colbert, with the support of louis xiv, in. French language school providing french courses for students to learn french in pondicherry.
A portion of france still exists in india in the french quarter in pondicherry, which has a history of being acquired and colonised by the french east india company to set up a trading centre. Few people are aware that, throughout the british raj, france managed to retain a foothold in parts of india. Pondicherry had been passed on to multiple colonial powers of dutch, portuguese, english, but predominantly french. During the medieval period, it was under the rule of the cholas and the pandyas. Take our french classes in pondicherry anytime during the day, in the afternoon, in the evening or at night. See more ideas about pondicherry, cemetery, history of pakistan. The history of pondicherry is recorded only after the arrival of dutch, portuguese, british and french traders. Lessons delivered online as a french skype lesson with a private native french tutor. Whether you are a photographer, a traveller, a solo explorer, a spiritual being or just a person who. This elegant structure was built in the year 1971 to commemorate the martyrs of the first world war. The city is still divided into two significant parts by a canal try spotting it on the map. French institute pondicherry 2021 all you need to know. Great collection of books in many indian languages apart from french and english, as. Of the three sections this book is divided into, the first is set in french colonial pondicherry during the carnatic wars.
History of pondicherry royal past to glorious present. This book presents a brief overview of pondicherry s social and political history from its origins to the merger of the territory with the indian union, and beyond. Pondicherry, that was once french india acc art books us. By contrast, nearby places such as arikamedu, ariyankuppam, kakayanthoppe, villianur and bahour, which were colonised by the french east india company over a period of time and later became the union territory of pondicherry, have recorded histories that predate the colonial period. A great place if you are a historian looking for a range of archival material on culture, religion, environment related to pondicherry and french colonial rule, as well as the culture of the tamil provinces. Visit maruti suzuki arena today to know more about the exshowroom price in siliguri, west bengal, calculate emi, price of all variants. Tanisha english, english groupb, social science tutor. Pondicherry the french capital of india trekfit adventures. The puducherry and karaikal regions are surrounded by the state of tamilnadu, whereas mahe is surrounded by the state of kerala and yanam by the state of andra pradesh. History of pondicherry from roman times to the present. Located in the heart of the french district of pondicherry the hotel offers a blend of luxury and french culture. Feb 04, 2021 the companys director, francois martin, made pondicherry the capital of french posts.
That was once french india by raphael malangin paperback 566,00 in stock. Since we were living in the french colony, we went walking through the different lanes and by lanes most of the time. At the centre of the novel is the figure of oriane, a young french girl who meets a political agitator seeking sanctuary under the french flag. I had read about the history and politics of pondicherry. The backdrop to many of the sequences in life of pi, the french quarter was a base of the compagnie des indes orientales french east india company from 1675. A french colony until 1954, even today you can still see the impact and influence the french have left. History of the french in india, from the founding of pondicherry in 1674 to the capture of that place in 1761.
Well, it is the perfect combination of french architecture and traditional indian sensibilities, which makes pondicherry the perfect getaway. Exterior of the exquisitely designed domus dei church. While we all know about pondicherry and many of us have even visited the town, the others are largely unknown. Gratitude heritage is arguably the best homestay in pondicherry. Here youll find colourful alleys, french cafes and heritage hotels. In 1674, the french company placed francois martin as the first governor and who initiated the ambitious project to transform pondicherry from a small fishing village into a flourishing porttown. This book was a total gemrecipes from all over the world, focusing on places the french established colonies, and exploring how local cuisines interwove with french cooking.
From the founding of pondichery in 1674 to the capture of that place in 1761 malleson, george bruce on. Occupation the major occupation of the people of pondicherry is agriculture and nearly 45% of the total population of pondicherry depends on farming and other related. Feb 19, 2018 french is still spoken among the older residents who live in pondicherry and proceedings seem to be caught in a time warp when i came across old french buildings with their original names converted into government offices of the union territory of pondicherry. This novel is set in pondicherry, a tropical paris flourishing on the shore of the coromandel coast. Travelers from european countries wonder at the style and ambiance of the heritage hotels in pondicherry. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. Pondicherry s history sets it apart from the rest of india, but what makes it truly special is the cosmopolitan nature of the town, said dilip kapur, founderpresident of hidesign. At the pinnacle of french power in india, pondicherry sparked the imagination. The outbreak of war between britain and france over french support for the rebel united states of america had repercussions in india. Pondicherry was the french window on indian culture, proudly seen as the gallic gateway of india.
Pondicherry is the indian cote dazur and the riviera of the east, a haven of french style and refinement separated from boomtown india. The consequential history of pondicherry can be divided into three sections namely ancient history, medieval history and modern history. Puducherry was mentioned in the periplus of the erythraean sea, 1st century ce. Maruti suzuki wagonr lxi, vxi, zxi price in siliguri. Pondicherry, that was once french india acc art books uk. French india survived for a full fifteen years after the union jack was lowered in delhi, and as a result of french colonization, there remain today, scattered throughout the union territory of pondicherry, thousands of ethnic indians who still possess french citizenship. These five french colonies are pondicherry, karaikal in tamil nadu and yanaon in andhra pradesh on the coromandel coast, mahe in kerala on the malabar coast and chandernagore in west bengal. The city of puducherry on the southeast coast of india does not have a recorded history from antiquity. Siege of pondicherry, 21 aug18 oct 1778, engagement in the anglo french war. All subjects from classes 1 to 7 and from classes 9 to 12, specialized subjects like history, geography, economics and english. The purpose of this book is to present a brief, illustrated history of these places that once were french. About puducherry district history the union territory of puducherry comprises of the erstwhile french colonies viz.
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