Handy guidebook for Auroville!
Food scene
They carefully source our beans at selected estates in South India, and roast them in small batches, right here, at the café to ensure freshness and unique coffee experience.
Buying beans? Marc's will grind them freshly to exactly suit your brewing method.
Enjoy the experience!
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Marc's café,Roast and Taste
Auroville RoadThey carefully source our beans at selected estates in South India, and roast them in small batches, right here, at the café to ensure freshness and unique coffee experience.
Buying beans? Marc's will grind them freshly to exactly suit your brewing method.
Enjoy the experience!
Bread & Chocolate cafe in Auroville is an adorable vegetarian and vegan cafe space that offers everything from smoothies, cakes, bakes, healthy breakfast bowls, and, of course, lots of freshly baked breads and chocolate.
Just 11 km from your stay.
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Bread & Chocolate
Auroville RoadBread & Chocolate cafe in Auroville is an adorable vegetarian and vegan cafe space that offers everything from smoothies, cakes, bakes, healthy breakfast bowls, and, of course, lots of freshly baked breads and chocolate.
Just 11 km from your stay.
Solitude Farm was started in 1996, and imbibes the philosophy of having a connection with where our food comes from. Being a permaculture farm, they put a special emphasis on growing local and indigenous food.
You can eat at the Solitude Farm restaurant, which uses the produce of the farm to make scrumptious food.
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Solitude Farm of Auroville
Solitude Farm was started in 1996, and imbibes the philosophy of having a connection with where our food comes from. Being a permaculture farm, they put a special emphasis on growing local and indigenous food.
You can eat at the Solitude Farm restaurant, which uses the produce of the farm to make scrumptious food.
Auroville Bakery
Auroville RoadCafe des Arts
10 Suffren StTanto Pizzeria
Auroville RoadCoromandel Cafe
8 Romain Rolland StBest chill place for the friend group
Sightseeing
Want to get a peep into Auroville? Come and visit the Visitor's centre. It is the one-stop where you'll get all the information you need, auroville products and some of Auroville's unique food. You can get bicycles for rent as low as Rs 60/day.
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Visitor's Centre
Auroville RoadWant to get a peep into Auroville? Come and visit the Visitor's centre. It is the one-stop where you'll get all the information you need, auroville products and some of Auroville's unique food. You can get bicycles for rent as low as Rs 60/day.
Not viewing the Matrimandir in Auroville is like not visiting the Eiffel tower when visiting Paris!
The Matrimandir can be viewed as a large golden sphere that seems to be emerging out of the earth, symbolizing the birth of a new consciousness. The sight is dramatic at twilight.
Visiting passes to the Matrimandir are available for free from the Visitor's Centre.
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Matrimandir
Auroville RoadNot viewing the Matrimandir in Auroville is like not visiting the Eiffel tower when visiting Paris!
The Matrimandir can be viewed as a large golden sphere that seems to be emerging out of the earth, symbolizing the birth of a new consciousness. The sight is dramatic at twilight.
Visiting passes to the Matrimandir are available for free from the Visitor's Centre.
If you are into poetry and art by Sri Aurobindo, Savitri Bhavan is the place to be.
Savitri Bhavan is located in the International Zone of Auroville, between Bharat Nivas and Matrimandir.
It has been created to be a focal point for Sri Aurobindo studies in Auroville, taking Savitri, his revelatory epic poem, as a starting point for exploring his other writings. The complex also contains a statue of Sri Aurobindo and has a large gallery with many interesting pieces and often changing exhibitions.
Savitri Bhavan
If you are into poetry and art by Sri Aurobindo, Savitri Bhavan is the place to be.
Savitri Bhavan is located in the International Zone of Auroville, between Bharat Nivas and Matrimandir.
It has been created to be a focal point for Sri Aurobindo studies in Auroville, taking Savitri, his revelatory epic poem, as a starting point for exploring his other writings. The complex also contains a statue of Sri Aurobindo and has a large gallery with many interesting pieces and often changing exhibitions.
Auroville Botanical Gardens
For a early morning walk and stroll on the promenade beach. And sip on a hot coffee and at any classic French outlets.
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For a early morning walk and stroll on the promenade beach. And sip on a hot coffee and at any classic French outlets.
Templo Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar
Manakula Vinayagar Koil StreetTo understand the history of pondicherry.
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Pondicherry Museum
Canteen StreetTo understand the history of pondicherry.
Templo Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar
Manakula Vinayagar Koil StreetMangrove Forest, Puducherry, 605004
Mangrove forest trail
Fuerte Alamparai
Not so far from pondicherry.
City/town information
This former French colony is a perfect amalgamation of the traditional Indian sensibilities and French architecture, making it a dreamy escape that offers the best of both worlds.
The streets of the French Quarter of Pondicherry, also known as White Town, are dotted with charming mustard-yellow colonial structures with bougainvillaea laden walls. These are interspersed with cosy cafes and chic boutiques that offer delectable French cuisine and beverages.
Simply strolling down these streets, can give the traveller an insight into the fairytale charm of Pondicherry.
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Puducherry
This former French colony is a perfect amalgamation of the traditional Indian sensibilities and French architecture, making it a dreamy escape that offers the best of both worlds.
The streets of the French Quarter of Pondicherry, also known as White Town, are dotted with charming mustard-yellow colonial structures with bougainvillaea laden walls. These are interspersed with cosy cafes and chic boutiques that offer delectable French cuisine and beverages.
Simply strolling down these streets, can give the traveller an insight into the fairytale charm of Pondicherry.
Neighbourhoods
Sadhana Forest is a reforestation project and a sustainable living community in Auroville, 13 km from the Villa.
Visitors are most welcome to visit Sadhana Forest at any time! Every Friday the community offers a big tour, screens a documentary and serves a vegan organic dinner. All activities are free of charge and reservations are not required.
Interested in reforestation, water conservation, and food security in dry regions ? Do have a visit.
Sadhana Forest Road
Sadhana Forest RoadSadhana Forest is a reforestation project and a sustainable living community in Auroville, 13 km from the Villa.
Visitors are most welcome to visit Sadhana Forest at any time! Every Friday the community offers a big tour, screens a documentary and serves a vegan organic dinner. All activities are free of charge and reservations are not required.
Interested in reforestation, water conservation, and food security in dry regions ? Do have a visit.
Beach Vibe
It is a beach stretch in Puducherry with mesmerising white sands on one side and a rocky stretch along the other side. The Serenity beach is always anchored with fishermen’s boats and other gear all along the coast.
It is 20km drive to simply relax and eat, go shopping, surf around the waters of the Bay of Bengal, or take a walk and enjoy the beauty the place has to offer.
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Playa Serenity
Unnamed RoadIt is a beach stretch in Puducherry with mesmerising white sands on one side and a rocky stretch along the other side. The Serenity beach is always anchored with fishermen’s boats and other gear all along the coast.
It is 20km drive to simply relax and eat, go shopping, surf around the waters of the Bay of Bengal, or take a walk and enjoy the beauty the place has to offer.
Walk on this 1.5 km long beach to spend some quality time with yourself. It is indeed one of the nicest things to do whenever you are on this beach.
Visit the popular Le Café restaurant to enjoy a sip of mouthwatering coffee and a variety of seafood dishes.
Take some time to explore the significant landmarks such as the old Heritage Townhall, Dupleix’s Statue, the old lighthouse, the War Memorial, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, etc.
You can also hire a professional guide to tell you each and everything about these historical monuments in detail.
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Promenade Beach
Walk on this 1.5 km long beach to spend some quality time with yourself. It is indeed one of the nicest things to do whenever you are on this beach.
Visit the popular Le Café restaurant to enjoy a sip of mouthwatering coffee and a variety of seafood dishes.
Take some time to explore the significant landmarks such as the old Heritage Townhall, Dupleix’s Statue, the old lighthouse, the War Memorial, the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, etc.
You can also hire a professional guide to tell you each and everything about these historical monuments in detail.
Chill Vibe
This place will intrigue you from the outside. And as you step in, it's a different world all together. The interiors, the windows, paintings, books, wooden bench, flooring, the entire space is a treat to your eyes. You can conduct workshops, events or simply drop in, pick a book and read.
Once in a while, you come across something that makes you wonder about all the beautiful things that could be created.
ART BRUTE
101/12 Auroville RoadThis place will intrigue you from the outside. And as you step in, it's a different world all together. The interiors, the windows, paintings, books, wooden bench, flooring, the entire space is a treat to your eyes. You can conduct workshops, events or simply drop in, pick a book and read.
Once in a while, you come across something that makes you wonder about all the beautiful things that could be created.
Music Fanatics
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