La Villa, Puducherry

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Terrace
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Double Bedroom
Terrace
“A chic retreat on a sleepy street in Puducherry’s charming Old Quarter. With beautiful rooms, delicious French food and a lovely rooftop swimming pool, this is a haven of calm and tranquillity.”

Hotel review

In 2014, French architects Tina Trigala and Yves Lesprit renovated this 19th-century manor in Puducherry’s old quarter, and transformed it into a stylish abode for the weary traveller. Original colonial details are still very much present, but local handicrafts and materials have been used to create a modern look, such as wicker lanterns hanging from the ceilings, new Kadappa stone floors and Chettinad tiles. The six suites are individually named and unique – for example, in India Song, lyrics of a song from the French drama of the same name are painted on the bathroom door. All are equally sophisticated, with chalk-white walls, teakwood furniture, space-age reading lights, silver desk lamps and contemporary art. There’s a small but rather lovely rooftop swimming pool, where you can sip freshly squeezed juices or cocktails under a shady mango tree. The staff members are attentive but respectful of your privacy. French classics are served at lunch and dinner in the leafy courtyard and in the morning you can have a sumptuous poolside feast of French pastries, Coorg honey and baguettes so good you might even think you’re in France.

Laura Griffith-Jones

Recommended for

  • Total relaxation

    • An adult-only hotel, this is the ideal hideaway for quiet couples, with generous suites, a pool & soothing massages

  • Romantic Break

    • A romantic boutique bolthole, perfect for couples seeking tranquility, fabulous food & designer style

  • Great walks

    • Walking tours of the old town, with its churches and heritage buildings, come highly recommended

  • Local markets

    • Fill your bags with souvenirs from the buzzy Goubert Market, or the popular Sunday Market

  • Museums

    • Delve into the past at the Pondicherry Museum, which boasts one of the largest collection of Chola bronzes in the world

  • Restaurant

    • Savour tasting menus of fresh, seasonal ingredients at the atmospheric courtyard restaurant

  • Yoga

    • Speak to the team about brilliant yoga classes in the area

  • Outstanding location

    • In heart of Puducherry's old town

  • Historic

    • 19th century manor

  • Restrictions on children

    • Must be 16 or over

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sailing

  • Learning

  • Colonial

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Chic

  • Antiques

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Romantic

  • Air conditioning

Facilities

  • Rooms

    6 rooms in this hotel

  • Restaurant

    Savour tasting menus of fresh, seasonal ingredients at the atmospheric courtyard restaurant

  • Bicycles available

    Borrow a bicycle to explore the charming old town on two wheels

  • Restrictions on children

    Must be 16 or over

  • Swimming Pool

    Outdoor

  • Massage

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Bath robes

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Adult Only

  • Concierge

  • Garden

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Communal Dining

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Safe

  • Air conditioning

  • Parking

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Walking tours of the old town, with its churches and heritage buildings, come highly recommended

  • Local markets

    • Fill your bags with souvenirs from the buzzy Goubert Market, or the popular Sunday Market

  • Museums

    • Delve into the past at the Pondicherry Museum, which boasts one of the largest collection of Chola bronzes in the world

  • Yoga

    • Speak to the team about brilliant yoga classes in the area

  • Sailing

  • Learning

  • Cycling

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