Le Dupleix
Once the home of governor-general Joseph Francois Dupleix (1697-1763), this luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Pondicherry is a beautifully restored 18th-century mansion whose 14 rooms feature fabulous furnishings from the French colonial era. The restaurant Gourmet in Le Dupleix’s courtyard serves a range of Indian and Continental cuisine and French specialties, and you may also relax over a cocktail at the Governor’s Lounge Bar. Le Dupleix is approximately a three-hour drive from Chennai airport (MAA).
Le Dupleix
5 Rue De La Caserne
Pondicherry
India
Tel: +91 413 222 6999
Fax: +91 413 233 5278
E-mail: ledupleix@sarovarhotels.com