In French quarter gates & doors are of different designs and no two gates & doors are exactly the same. The entrance gates are one of the most prominent elements of the French villas. These gates are the symbolic representation of the status and prosperity of the owner. A remarkably wide range can be observed from the simple pie red gate to elaborately detailed portals with arches and pediments.
But in Tamil quarter doors are similar. The main door placed between the thinnai is ornately carved and made mostly of teak wood. The top panel usually depicts the community of the inhabitants. We are presenting such gates & doors in this photo illustration.

École Française d'Extrême Orient, Rue Dumas, Pondicherry

École Française d'Extrême Orient, Rue Dumas, Pondicherry



A school of the Sri Aurobindo Society,


FOYER DU SOLDAT, Pondicherry.


GIROD HOUSE
Rue Law de lauriston, Pondicherry


GRATITUDE
Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry

GUEST HOUSE
Rue Dumas, Pondicherry
HOTEL DE L'ORIENT
Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry


Rue Saint Louis, Pondicherry


LA MAISON ROSE
Rue Romand Rolland, Pondicherry.01


LYCEE FRANCAIS
Rue Victor Simonel, Pondicherry


PRIVATE HOUSE
Rue Romain Rolland, Pondicherry


PRIVATE HOUSE
Rue Francois Martine, Pondicherry

PRIVATE HOUSE
Rue Calathisvaran Koil.

PRIVATE HOUSE
Rue Dumas, Pondicherry.01


PRIVATE HOUSE
Rue de la Marine, Pondicherry

VILLA ERNEST
Rue Labourdonnais, Pondicherry

PRIVATE HOUSE
Rue H.M.Kasim Street, Pondicherry
EXPLANATION
Note: The purpose of this website is to educate and create awareness among the people about the architecture & culture of Pondicherry. Vijay AROQUIARADJOU has captured the heritage of Pondicherry through its lens and dedicates this visual treat to the entire world.
We take this opportunity to thank all the house owners & business people of Pondicherry for their Co-operation.
We take this opportunity to thank all the house owners & business people of Pondicherry for their Co-operation.
COURTESY THANKS TO:
IFP Pondicherry, EFEO Pondicherry, INTACH Pondicherry, Lycee Francaise Pondicherry, Alliance Francaise Pondicherry,
TOURISME deparment Pondicherry.
TOURISME deparment Pondicherry.