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Botanical Gardens
Established by the French in 1826, the Botanical Gardens form a green oasis on the southwest side of the city.
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Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Puducherry has several churches built by French missionaries which contribute greatly to the city's Mediterranean flair. The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was completed in 1791. Its medieval architecture is in the style of many of the Jesuit constructions of that time.
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Notre Dame de Anges
The mellow pink-and-cream Notre Dame de Anges, built in 1858, looks sublime in the late afternoon light. The smooth limestone interior was made using eggshells in the plaster.
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Paradise Beach
Paradise Beach, in Chunnambar, 8km south of Puducherry, has some resort accommodation, water sports and backwater boat cruises. The tourist office has details.
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Promenade
The long stretch of 'beach' is virtually devoid of sand, but the promenade is a fun place to walk at dawn and dusk when it seems that all of Puducherry takes its daily constitutional exercise.
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Puducherry Museum
The Puducherry Museum, housed in an interesting old colonial building, features a well-presented collection, including sculptures from the Pallava and Chola dynasties, fine bronzes, coins and an archaeological display of artefacts from the days of Roman trade with India.
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Quiet Beach
There are a few decent beaches to the north and south of town; Quiet Beach is north of the centre within 8km of Puducherry.
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Reppo Beach
There are a few decent beaches to the north and south of town; Reppo Beach is north of the centre within 8km of Puducherry.
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Sacred Heart Church
The Sacred Heart Church is an impressive sight with its Gothic architecture, stained glass and striking brown and white colours.
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Sri Aurobindo Ashram
Founded in 1926 by Sri Aurobindo and a Frenchwoman known as The Mother, the Sri Aurobindo Ashram propounds spiritual tenets that represent a synthesis of yoga and modern science. After Aurobindo's death spiritual authority passed to The Mother, who died in 1973 aged 97. These days, the ashram underwrites many cultural, educational and social welfare activities in Puducherry.
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Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Although Puducherry is not often associated with temples, the Hindu faith is celebrated here with as much vigour as anywhere - there are said to be more than 150 temples in the Puducherry area and you'll often stumble across the entrance to an almost-hidden temple while wandering the central streets, particularly west of the canal.
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