Foodie Itinerary for Pondicherry in June 2023

  1. 8:00AM: Le Café
    5 minutes (1.2 km) from your hotel

    Start your day with a traditional French breakfast at Le Café, a seaside café situated on the Promenade beach offering a beautiful view of the Bay of Bengal. Try their croissants and omelettes accompanied by steaming hot coffee.

  2. 10:00AM: Sri Aurobindo Ashram
    16 minutes (4.5 km) from Le Café

    Visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo and his spiritual collaborator, Mirra Alfassa (known as "The Mother"). The ashram promotes spiritual and physical well-being and has its own bakery, dairy, and Ayurvedic pharmacy. You can also visit the Samadhi of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother.

  3. 12:00PM: Maison Perumal
    6 minutes (1.7 km) from Sri Aurobindo Ashram

    Enjoy a traditional Chettinad meal at Maison Perumal, a boutique hotel that serves authentic Tamil Nadu cuisine. The menu changes daily and is made with fresh local ingredients. Try their Chettinad chicken, mutton varuval, or vegetable kootu.

  4. 2:00PM: Auroville
    23 minutes (10.8 km) from Maison Perumal

    Take a trip to Auroville, an experimental township where people from all over the world live together in harmony. Visit the Matrimandir, a golden sphere that serves as the spiritual center of the community. You can also explore the various sustainable projects and workshops in the area.

  5. 7:00PM: La Villa
    20 minutes (5.3 km) from Auroville

    End your day with a fine dining experience at La Villa, a French restaurant housed in a restored 19th-century mansion. The menu features classic French dishes made with seasonal produce sourced from local farms. Try their bouillabaisse, duck confit, or crème brûlée.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Le Café (1 hour, £10)
  • Sri Aurobindo Ashram (2 hours, free admission)
  • Maison Perumal (2 hours, £25)
  • Auroville (3 hours, free admission)
  • La Villa (2 hours, £50)
  • Total Estimated Costs (£85)
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