"Puducherry has a rich French Cultural heritage, having been the capital of the French Colonies in India since the 17th Century. Puducherry region, with a coastal line of 32 Km, well planned French Boulevard town, palm fringed beaches, resorts, [[w:Backwater|backwaters, water sports centre, fishing villages, harbour, and the pier, Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville and other attractions. Puducherry is a place of many faiths and worship - Puducherry Temples & [[w:Mosque|Mosques which dominate the landscapes. In and around Puducherry there are 350 temples –big and small. Karaikal has another ninety-nine temples, of which some were built by the Chola kings between the 10th and 12th centuries. As a former French colony, Puducherry is known for French ethnicity. France is thus a natural potential market for Puducherry tourism. The nostalgic visit by French nationals to Puducherry is a trend that has far reaching impact on tourism and overall economy."
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