Beach Rd/Goubert Avenue

Promenade Puducherry, Puducherry, India

What to expect

Goubert Avenue, also known as Beach Road, is a picturesque promenade in Puducherry, India. It is a 1.5 kilometer stretch that runs along the Bay of Bengal and is lined with French colonial buildings, cafes, and boutiques. The avenue is a popular tourist destination, known for its scenic views, historic landmarks, and cultural attractions. Visitors can take a leisurely walk along the promenade, visit the French War Memorial, the Mahatma Gandhi Statue, and other monuments, or enjoy the local street food and delicacies. The avenue is also home to the Sri Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville, which attract spiritual seekers and those interested in alternative lifestyles. In the evenings, the avenue is closed to vehicular traffic, making it a safe and serene destination for visitors to enjoy the sunset and the local culture

Plan your family visit to the Beach Rd/Goubert Avenue with these blog insights 👇

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Things to do in Pondicherry for kids

Things to do in Pondicherry for kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We strolled along the seafront, where the kids ran free and threw stones into the crashing waves

Highlights: The kids enjoyed running free and playing by the sea ✨