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Palais de Mahe
Pondicherry

Opened in 2013, this extremely welcoming palatial mansion is located in the heart of Pondicherry's stylish French Quarter on Rue de Bussy. Smashingly located, Palais de Mahe lies close to the seaside promenade, barely 50 meters from the cool breezes and gentle rumblings of the Bay of Bengal.

The French Quarter is an address with a distinct colonial stamp, and although this property is a fairly new build, it has been structured extremely well in the old-world heritage style; old fashioned ceiling fans whir overhead, period furniture dots the wide corridors and spacious rooms, a majestic courtyard layout, deep verandas fringed with columned arches and attractive pillars – Palais de Mahe gives you a feeling of French colonial times, and yet it still feels fresh and contemporary. It effortlessly combines the South Indian fire and flavour with a French intensity and fervour, to bring guests a unique and memorable experience.

On arrival you will be greeted by the friendly and welcoming staff in a smart and airy lobby, before walking past a long outdoor swimming pool. The wide and open-sided corridors encircle the swimming pool and lead to the bedrooms. The rooms are spacious but feel cosy, and have been decorated with beautiful antiques, local art and colourful furnishings. All the rooms come equipped with king-sized beds and have impressively sized en-suite bathrooms. There is a small café and bar on the ground floor (next to the pool) which serves light snacks and beverages all day, and an upstairs restaurant and rooftop terrace serving delicious cuisine with fabulous 360-degree sea views. Palais de Mahe is a great spot to retreat to after a day strolling the sun-dappled streets of Pondicherry, and you could happily spend time relaxing at this hotel for a number of days.

Both this property and the CGH Earth brand have integrity – they care about the local history and the environment, and they strive to give their guests an authentic experience.

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The traveller sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.
G. K. Chesterton

Client Testimonials

Difficult to choose the highlight of the trip, can’t choose between… 1) Taj Mahal & Oberoi Amarvilas. 2) Ranthambore. 3) Lake Palace. We have to say a particular thank you for selecting Parmod as our driver. He is a delightful and kind man who took our holiday and our enjoyment as his responsibility. Thank you for putting together such an amazing trip for us. The balance of city and rural destinations was perfect for us and the variety of rooms and hotel types brilliant. Our driver and guides also added so much to the trip with their knowledge of India’s history and culture and their willingness to discuss it both from a professional and personal angle.
- Carruthers family, North India
So many highlights to choose from! The hotels were amazing but Maya Villa was a highlight… I loved just hanging out in the hammock reading my book and watching the peacocks chase the cows!
- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka
Difficult to articulate just how good the service from you and your team really was. We know you will continue to do well and hope we have the chance to seek your assistance again before long.
- Mr & Mrs Manson, North India

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