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Maison Perumal is a charming boutique hotel, set in the northern end of Pondicherry’s Tamil Quarter, in Tamil Nadu. Housed in an 18th-century house that reflects, French colonial aura, its pillared salt-white façade opens onto two beautiful teak-columned courtyards: the first with a water-lily pond, the second overflowing with plant pots, and both wrapped in greenery. The hotel is ideally located and within easy walking distance from the most significant tourist sights.
There are just 10 spacious guest rooms at Maison Perumal. These rise around two central courtyards reached by slim staircases. Inside, the spacious rooms have traditional minimalist décor with period style furniture and local antiques and artefacts. Dining is in the main courtyard, or outside in the gardens which specialises in delicious sea food, cooked in Tamil style with some French twists. For relaxation there are yoga classes but don’t miss cooking demos and kolam-drawing sessions.
Pondicherry is a delightfully walkable city, so getting anywhere is easy. Maison Perumal can organise walking tours to explore its several temples and churches including the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an oriental specimen of Gothic architecture. In the surrounds are the archaeological ruins of Arikamedu, the old port of Poompuhar and the 19th-century, 29-m. lighthouse & city landmark. Stop at the nearby Palais de Mahé (sister hotel) to relax in its swimming pool or use Spa services.
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Bar/PubCoffee ShopConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableDisabled FacilitiesGardenMultilingual StaffRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesLocation Maison Perumal is in the Tamil quarter of Pondicherry/ Puducherry in the state of Tamil Nadu in southeast India.
Getting there Fly to Chennai International Airport. Maison Perumal is a 3-hour drive from Chennai.
When to go The climate in southern India shows only slight seasonal variations. Temperatures and humidity remain relatively high all year round. Rainfall is common at any time of the year and the Monsoon Season has only marginally more precipitation than at any other time.
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