Enjoying over 170 years of rich history, the gardens were first opened to the public in 1826. The gardens are landscaped resembling French gardening styles and techniques. It has over 1500 species of plants and is quite a popular local attraction.
The gardens were enhanced further by the French horticulturist C.S. Perrotet and thus paying homage to his work, the garden preserves his memorial. Due to its legacy, the gardens have always been on every must-visit list of every non native visiting Pondicherry. So if you want to take an excursion to these gardens and you seek for Pondicherry accommodation, do consider the Hotel Atithi that is situated within accessible distance of the gardens.
Pondicherry was a former French colony and the gardens are reflective of its past. Legend has it that many of the flora and fauna of the garden was imported from France itself. During summer the gardens are filled with people wanting to avoid the scorching sun. The Joy Train, aquarium and ornamental statutes have always been a delight for children.
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