“Palais de Mahe perfectly echoes its setting; with simple elegance and colonial charm this hotel is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. Rooms are spacious and airy; classically decorated, with wooden furniture, simple white linens and smooth painted floors. A slice of history. ”

Recommended for

  • Surfing

    • Temple Adventures dive and surf centre in Puducherry
  • Romantic Break

    • The French influenced town is extremely romantic.
  • Literary

    • Explore Pudicherry, where Life of Pi is set.
  • Cycling

    • Cycle around this beautiful town
  • Beach nearby

    • Located one block from the sea
  • Local markets

    • Goubert market
  • Sights nearby

    • Ganesha Temple
  • Learning

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Colonial

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Restaurant

  • Great walks

  • City Style

  • Historic

  • Quirky

  • Disabled access

  • Diving

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Rooms

    18 rooms in this hotel
  • Free wifi

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Massage

  • Concierge

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Wifi

  • Disabled access

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Surfing

    • Temple Adventures dive and surf centre in Puducherry
  • Cycling

    • Cycle around this beautiful town
  • Local markets

    • Goubert market
  • Sights nearby

    • Ganesha Temple
  • Learning

  • Great walks

  • Diving

Map & Location

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Tamil Nadu, India: A journey through the tropical

It’s best thought of as a launchpad for a tour of the city and its environs.

Originally published by The Independent

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