A passion project of designer Agathe Lazaro, La Vie En Rose (which translates to “life in rosy hues”) is in the heart of Puducherry’s erstwhile Ville Blanche or White Town area. An emerald green spiral staircase is the showstopper in this 19th-century French home that is a treasure trove of colonial artifacts and period furniture from across India. Agatha’s family home since 1994, this villa is the perfect base to explore Auroville, which is only 30 minutes away.

Guests can pick from the many cafés and boulangeries in the area. Back in the villa, take a cooking lesson, enjoy a massage or simply enjoy the in-house meals. The food can be customized as per the palate of guests and features a mix of French, Indian, and Creole cooking with a focus on fresh seafood, European techniques, and local ingredients.

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₹ 18,000 for the entire villa