Residence de L’Eveche, Puducherry

Residence de L’Eveche, Puducherry

The Residence de L’Eveche is the latest offering from CGH Earth Hotel Group, in the picturesque town of Pondicherry in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The new villa is an exclusive single-key residence, located a short walking distance from the main Promenade and Palais De Mahe, one of the other CGH Earth’s charming hotels in the historic town.
Residence de L’Eveche contains a rich history dating back to the 1790s when it was the main residence to the erstwhile Archbishop of the region and the Goubert family (after whom the famous Goubert market is named). The villa is well known of its distinct, pretty pink and white façade coupled with the well-preserved period furniture, inviting linens and contemporary artworks. This wonderous residency will allow its privileged guests a true journey to the colonial past.

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, you will find the streets are lined with quiet cafes, boutiques and charming street art, all amongst the bougainvillea clad, pastel homes in this beautifully preserved seaside town.

This unique villa hotel, is replete with three bedrooms all are light and airy with private balconies or terrace, that open onto the quaint streets below.  There are two double and one twin room, and all come as part of this private villa.

Spend your days relaxing in the many quiet corners this villa has to offer and enjoy the Franco- Tamizh cuisine that will be prepared onsite with your very own chef and served in your own dining room or on the al fresco terrace.  You are also welcome to experience the amenities and restaurants of the other two CGH Earth hotels nearby.

Pondicherry has a unique Indo-French history and there is much to do and see here.  From exploring the old French quarter on a heritage walk, to a day’s trip to the fascinating Auroville, an experimental township that thrives on self-sustaining and holistic living.  There is also the local Pondicherry Yacht Club for days out at sea should you wish.

Pondicherry is reached by road and is approximately a three and a half, hour drive from Chennai.