Tamil Nadu

The French presence in Tamil Nadu has had a lasting impact on the region's history and culture. The city of Pondicherry, in particular, still retains a French heritage that is reflected in its architecture, gastronomy and languages. 

Maps of Tamil Nadu

From the collection of Service hydrographique de la Marine dedicated to Tamil Nadu (Madras) and the surrounding areas including Coromandel Coast. 

                          Fort St George on the Coromandel coast belonging to the English East India Company. 17th century

                                             Département Cartes et plans, Bibliothèque nationale de France