Children's Park in Pondicherry

This park is situated near the seaside and attracts mostly tourist and children in pondicherry. A Statue of Marquis Joseph Francois Dupleix situated here, who is an integral part of the colonial past of Pondicherry. He rule the Pondicherry from 1742 to 1754 as a governor.

Dupleix was very brave and kept the invasion of the British and the Dutch at bay. He invited Rangapillai to convert Pondicherry into a commercial hub. Because of his efforts, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe came under the status of Union territory.