Puducherry Lighthouse

Puducherry Lighthouse is a historic 19th-century lighthouse located on Goubert Avenue facing Promenade Beach in White Town, Puducherry. Built in 1836 during French colonial rule, the 29-metre masonry tower guided ships along the Coromandel Coast until 1979. Now a protected heritage monument and landmark, it is notable for its colonial architecture, central seafront location, and panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal.

Visitors can expect a tall whitewashed masonry lighthouse tower situated on the seafront promenade in White Town, surrounded by colonial-era buildings, the beach and Goubert Avenue. The exterior can be viewed and photographed from the promenade. The tower itself is generally closed to interior access but can be seen up close. The area offers open sea views, heritage streetscapes, and proximity to beachfront seating and walkways.