Hotel Highlight: Le Dupleix
Where: Pondi Cherry, India
Why: Le Dupleix is charming heritage hotel, quaintly located in the Center of the town off Rue Suffren. Colonial architecture, high ceilings, cobblestone courtyard, large columns and arches, four poster beds, planters chairs, ornate wrought iron balconies, and charming interior details with handmade tiles and Murano glass chandeliers. Guests include a nice blend of Europeans and Indians. Hotel team are delightful, helpful and caring. Suggest the luxury suites for space and feeling of a bygone era. Rates from USD100++.
5 Reasons to Visit Pondi Cherry:
- French infused historical and charming town in South India
- Eat (rich flavors of local and French fare), Pray (Auroville Ashram) and Shop (unique local brands)
- Museums, archaeological sites, and old colonial architecture
- Parks, Grand Promenades, Beaches and Markets
- Pondi’s people; humble, warm and charming
“Travel allows us to see beautiful things, absorb history, connect with another culture and way of living, push our bodies, expand our minds, be swathed in luxury or simply alleviate our exhaustion.” – Deborah Needleman
