Major Attractions in Pondicherry

Pondicherry is divided into two parts that run north to south. The French rulers referred to them as the French Quarter (also known as the `white town` or `Ville Blanche`) and the Tamil Quarter (as Ville Noire or the black town). This distinction still exists today albeit in a subtle form. The French Quarter is obviously more spacious and better planned while the Tamil side has all the usual rumblings of any Indian city.

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There are many attractions for tourists strewn across the whole of Puducherry. Some of the well-known places are described here. 

Beaches: With a long coastline of 32 km Beaches of Pondi beckons tourists from India and abroad

Vedapureswarar Temple: The Vedapureswarar Temple is located around half a kilometer to the west of Aurobindo Ashram. The Presiding deity is a Swambhu Lingam. 

Manakura Vinayakar Temple: The Manakura Vinayakar Temple is located approximately 200 meter west of the Aurobindo Ashram. It has a long history much before that of the French Colonizers. Read More... 

Varadaraja Perumal Temple: Varadaraja Perumal Temple is located next to the Vedapureswarar Temple. The presiding Deity here is Lord Vishnu 

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church or Eglise De Sacre Coeur De Jesus is noted for its gothic architecture and is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The stained glass panels here depict the complete life of Jesus Christ.

Aurobindo Ashram: Spiritual Seekers as well as casual tourist alike throng this place. The Ashram is located