Located in the heart of the old town of Pondicherry, Le Dupleix is one of the oldest and most magnificent French colonial style villas. The remarkable carved pillars and ceilings, commissioned by the governor and nabob, Marquis Joseph François Dupleix, are an outstanding example of architecture that intelligently combines Indian and French art. Each room has a unique character bathed in the agreeable scent of the omnipresent Burmese teak. As for the cuisine, it features local produce and species. A highly praised, masterful blending of regional and French culinary styles.