White Town, Pondicherry
White Town (Ville Blanche) is Pondicherry's most photographed neighbourhood — a maze of cobblestone lanes, yellow and white colonial French mansions, bougainvillea-draped walls, and shady boulevards. Street names are in French and Tamil. Stroll along Rue Dumas, Rue Romain Rolland, and Rue Suffren to discover boutique hotels, heritage cafés, French patisseries, and hidden courtyards. Rent a cycle to explore at your own pace.