{"id":2301,"date":"2026-02-07T05:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T05:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/?p=2301"},"modified":"2026-03-29T15:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T09:52:08","slug":"dupleix-statue-pondicherry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/","title":{"rendered":"Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix Statue Pondicherry \u2013 Iconic French Governor Monument"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2301\" class=\"elementor elementor-2301\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6224e8df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6224e8df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-310c1139\" data-id=\"310c1139\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea959ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ea959ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1299\">The <strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1118\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is one of the most iconic monuments in the city, dedicated to Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix, a former French governor who played a significant role in shaping the history of Pondicherry.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00314e;color:#00314e\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00314e;color:#00314e\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 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Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Architecture_and_Design\" >Architecture and Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Importance_of_Dupleix_Statue_Pondicherry\" >Importance of Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Visitor_Experience\" >Visitor Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Photography_and_Surroundings\" >Photography and Surroundings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Cultural_Significance\" >Cultural Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Dupleix_Statue_Pondicherry\" >Best Time to Visit Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#How_to_Reach_Dupleix_Statue_Pondicherry\" >How to Reach Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Travel_Tips\" >Travel Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#Nearby_Places_to_Visit\" >Nearby Places to Visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#External_Reference\" >External Reference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/beta\/dupleix-statue-pondicherry\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1555\">Located near the scenic <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/promenade-beach-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Promenade Beach<\/span><\/span><\/a>, the statue is a popular attraction for tourists exploring the White Town area. The Dupleix Statue Pondicherry reflects the city\u2019s colonial past and its strong connection with French heritage.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"17cj1sc\" data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1582\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Information\"><\/span>Quick Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1750\">Location: Promenade Beach, White Town, Pondicherry<br data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\" \/>Entry Fee: Free<br data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\" \/>Timings: Open all day<br data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1679\" \/>Best Time to Visit: Morning or evening<br data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1720\" \/>Time Required: 15\u201320 minutes<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1ms2h32\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1797\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Dupleix_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>History of Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1951\">The <strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1833\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> was erected to honor Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix, who served as the Governor-General of French India in the 18th century.<\/p><p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2118\">Dupleix played a key role in expanding French influence in India and was instrumental in developing Pondicherry as an important administrative and commercial center.<\/p><p data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2307\">The statue was installed during the colonial period as a tribute to his contributions. Over the years, it has remained an important landmark representing the French legacy in Pondicherry.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1fbfsj\" data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2346\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Joseph_Francois_Dupleix\"><\/span>About Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2443\">Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix was one of the most influential figures in the history of French India.<\/p><p data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2587\">He served as the governor from 1742 to 1754 and was known for his political strategies and efforts to strengthen French control in the region.<\/p><p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2730\">His leadership helped shape the development of Pondicherry, and his legacy continues to be remembered through the Dupleix Statue Pondicherry.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"tkc78p\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2763\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Architecture_and_Design\"><\/span>Architecture and Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2842\">The <strong data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2799\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> features a detailed and impressive design.<\/p><p data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"3030\">The statue is made of stone and depicts Dupleix in a commanding posture, symbolizing authority and leadership. It stands on a pedestal with inscriptions that highlight his contributions.<\/p><p data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3136\">The structure is surrounded by a simple yet elegant setting, allowing visitors to focus on the monument.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"8t754\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3186\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Dupleix_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>Importance of Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3264\">The <strong data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3222\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> holds historical and cultural importance.<\/p><p data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3469\">It represents the colonial history of Pondicherry and the influence of French administration in the region. The monument also serves as a reminder of the city\u2019s transformation during the colonial period.<\/p><p data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3551\">For visitors, it provides insight into the historical background of Pondicherry.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"eo5913\" data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3579\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_Experience\"><\/span>Visitor Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3650\">Visiting the <strong data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3624\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is a pleasant experience.<\/p><p data-start=\"3652\" data-end=\"3824\">The monument is located in a lively area, making it easy to include in a sightseeing itinerary. Visitors can spend time observing the statue and learning about its history.<\/p><p data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3901\">The surrounding area offers a mix of historical landmarks and scenic views.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1gur6k2\" data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3939\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photography_and_Surroundings\"><\/span>Photography and Surroundings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"4006\">The <strong data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3975\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is a popular photography spot.<\/p><p data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4160\">The statue, combined with the nearby sea and colonial architecture, creates a beautiful setting. Morning and evening lighting enhance the visual appeal.<\/p><p data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4295\">Visitors can also explore nearby attractions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/french-war-memorial-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">French War Memorial<\/span><\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1oxcnxa\" data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4326\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_Significance\"><\/span>Cultural Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4419\">The <strong data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4362\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> reflects the cultural exchange between France and India.<\/p><p data-start=\"4421\" data-end=\"4570\">It highlights how French governance influenced the development of the city. The monument continues to be a symbol of Pondicherry\u2019s colonial heritage.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"quy5je\" data-start=\"4577\" data-end=\"4625\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Dupleix_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>Best Time to Visit Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4720\">The best time to visit <strong data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4680\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is during the early morning or evening.<\/p><p data-start=\"4722\" data-end=\"4846\">The weather is pleasant, and the lighting is ideal for photography. The winter months are the most comfortable for visiting.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"15ewd6r\" data-start=\"4853\" data-end=\"4895\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach_Dupleix_Statue_Pondicherry\"><\/span>How to Reach Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4982\">The <strong data-start=\"4901\" data-end=\"4931\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> is located in White Town and is easily accessible.<\/p><p data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5101\">Visitors can reach the location by auto-rickshaw, taxi, or bicycle. Many tourists prefer to walk along the promenade.<\/p><p data-start=\"5103\" data-end=\"5186\">The nearest railway station is Puducherry Railway Station, about 2 kilometers away.<\/p><h2 data-section-id=\"1g8jqjn\" data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5207\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Tips\"><\/span>Travel Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5348\">Visit during evening for best experience<\/li><li data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5348\">Combine with Promenade Beach walk<\/li><li data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5348\">Ideal for photography<\/li><li data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5348\">Explore nearby attractions<\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1mtaqg4\" data-start=\"5355\" data-end=\"5380\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nearby_Places_to_Visit\"><\/span>Nearby Places to Visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5470\">Visitors exploring the <strong data-start=\"5405\" data-end=\"5435\">Dupleix Statue Pondicherry<\/strong> can also visit nearby attractions.<\/p><ul data-start=\"5472\" data-end=\"5639\"><li data-section-id=\"cgv1px\" data-start=\"5472\" data-end=\"5513\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/promenade-beach-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Promenade Beach<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"eyrt5h\" data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5555\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/french-war-memorial-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">French War Memorial<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"hjs5dh\" data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5597\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/mahatma-gandhi-statue-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mahatma Gandhi Statue<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><li data-section-id=\"pzvh1x\" data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5639\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitpondicherry.co.in\/bharati-government-park-pondicherry\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bharati Government Park<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-section-id=\"1uqrer7\" data-start=\"5646\" data-end=\"5667\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"External_Reference\"><\/span>External Reference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>To understand the history of Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix, you can refer to this resource:<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joseph_Fran%C3%A7ois_Dupleix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joseph_Fran%C3%A7ois_Dupleix<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf0712a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bf0712a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9a3e72\" data-id=\"c9a3e72\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a106624 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a106624\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4943a65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"4943a65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7681\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7681\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who was Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7681\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7681\"><p>Joseph Fran\u00e7ois Dupleix was the Governor-General of French India during the eighteenth century and played a major role in expanding French influence in India.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7682\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7682\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Where is the Dupleix Statue located?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7682\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7682\"><p>The statue is located on Goubert Avenue near Promenade Beach in Pondicherry.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-7683\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-7683\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there an entry fee to visit the monument?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-7683\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-7683\"><p>No, visitors can see the Dupleix Statue Pondicherry free of charge.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a98c8da 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