A quiet little union territory has an interesting history, being the largest of the erstwhile French colonies in India. French is still widely understood here and the architecture and eating spots still continue with the cultural influences.

The town moves along at a relaxed paced and there’s not much to do besides walking around taking in the environs so different from any other place in the country.

Some of the popular tourist spots are the beaches (Paradise and Auro), the Aurobindo Ashram, and the Boat House.

There are also plenty of places to get some great French and European cuisine, so if you’re in the mood to experiment, this is the place for you!

Getting there: The town is best accessed by road. Buses and taxis are available from Chennai and most other large cities like Bangalore, Trichy and Combatore.

The nearest airport is about 135 km away, in Chennai and nearest railway station is Villupuram that is connected to Chennai, Madurai and a few other cities.