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Maison Twenty-Six is located in the quaint French Quarter of Pondicherry, characterised by the elegant colonial mansions along its tree-lined boulevards.

  • Auroville: 20-30 mins
  • Marakkanam: 45-60 mins
  • Chidambaram: 2 hrs
  • Pichavaram: 2 hrs
  • Gingee: 2.5 hrs
  • Mamallapuram: 1.5 hrs
  • Pondicherry Station: 20 mins
  • Chennai Airport: 3 hrs

Maison Twenty-Six

Bombay Suite
Bombay Suite
2-3 Guests
Personal bathroom
  • King Size Bed
  • Pets Allowed
  • Air Conditioning
Madras Suite
Madras Suite
2-3 Guests
Personal bathroom
  • Air Conditioning
  • Chair Provided with Desk
  • Complimentary Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner
Indo-Chine Bedroom
Indo-Chine Bedroom
2 Guests
Personal bathroom
  • King Size Bed
  • Towels
  • High-Speed Internet Access, Wi-Fi Connectivity
Bengal Bedroom
Bengal Bedroom
2 Guests
Personal bathroom
  • King Size Bed
  • Air Conditioning
  • Complimentary Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner

Maison Twenty-Six

Amenities

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Maison Twenty-Six

Complimentary Services

  • Complimentary breakfast included
  • Authentic South Indian cuisine
  • Air conditioning in all 4 bedrooms, 3 lounges
  • Electricity 24x7 from government supply with full genset backup power
  • Main water supply and drinking water from RO supply
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi broadband access in all spaces
  • Daily room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, bed-making & light cleaning of house
  • Final cleaning & weekly bed and bath linen change
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Available Services

* All additional services at the villa are charged separately.

  • Lunch or dinner with 24 hours’ notice
  • Other meals and chef-on-call are available at an extra charge
  • Additional housekeeping services are available per part or full day
  • Professional waiter and bartender for 4-hour sessions
  • Assisted laundry for washing and drying
  • Advance and daily provisioning of the kitchen or bar provisions
  • Curated local trips and experience

HOUSE RULES

  • Pondicherry, like elsewhere in tropical South India, does have mosquitoes. Mosquito-trap machines are placed in all rooms. Please use the repellent placed in your room during the day and especially in the evenings. Try to keep your room windows and doors closed from 4 PM onwards.
  • Electricity supply by the government is both reliable and of

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Maison Twenty-Six

POLICIES

Payment Terms

Modes of Payment

Credit card (3% surcharge applies), NEFT Wire transfer

Payment Deadlines

100% at the time of booking

Security Deposit

Amount

10% of total booking amount

Payment Collection Date

Time of booking

Payment Return Date

Within 7 working days after the stay to an Indian bank account by NEFT transfer

How it is used

To protect the house from potential damages during the stay. 5,000 is the deposit amount if pets are included due to the higher potential for property damage.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel 30 days or more prior to check-in for a full refund. 15–29 days: 50% refund. 14 days or less: No refund. Note: Bookings for stays between 20 Dec 2026 – 03 Jan 2027 bookings are non-refundable.

House Rules

Check-In

14:00

Check-Out

10:00

Extra Guest

2 adults or 3 children on whole-villa stay

Children Policy

All Ages

Smoking & Substances

Not Allowed

Parties and Events

Allowed

Pet Policy

Max 2

Alcohol Policy

Allowed

Music

Allowed

Villa Staff

Villa supervisor, daytime housekeepers, night assistant

Accompanying Guest’s Staff

Not Allowed

Maison Twenty-Six

STORY & SPACES

Hidden away on a quiet street in the French Quarter of Pondicherry, Maison Twenty-Six is a gorgeous 120-year-old historic garden house that was lovingly restored by its current owner to win the prestigious Vieilles Maisons Francaises (VMF) award for preservation of French architectural heritage, a rare honour for houses outside of France.

Originally constructed in the early 20th

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Maison Twenty-Six

Detailed Description

Maison Twenty-Six is in the heart of the French Quarter of Pondicherry, less than a 5-minute walk from the promenade, popular shops, and restaurants. An innocuous set of unmarked brown doors lined with greenery leads you into a magical garden courtyard. Plenty of parking space is available in the municipal car park located right opposite the house.

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EXPERIENCES

Pondi French Quarter Rickshaws

Slice of Life Tour

The colonial past of Puducherry is hard to miss even by the casual walker. The Portuguese have been here, so have the Dutch, the Danes and the English. By the 18th century, this tiny fishing village had turned into a grand port city.

Matrimandir Auroville Landscape

Impressions of Auroville

On this day trip, you will be personally led by a 2nd generation Aurovillian who is eager to share what makes Auroville such a unique place to live & visit.

Pondi Cycle Tour

Auroville E-Bike Tour

The best time to visit Auroville is the morning, before the crowds come, even before Aurovillians get to work! And no better way to experience this amazing community than on a trusty e-bike, the way most residents get around.

French Quarter, Pondicherry

Pondicherry Heritage Walk

Go on a private guided heritage walk of Pondicherry accompanied by a representative from an award-winning non-profit organisation recognized as being singularly responsible for the revival and renaissance of the city’s heritage skyline and urban landscapes.

Farm to Fork Tour, Auroville

Forests and Farms in Auroville

Visit a forest and a farm in this quintessential immersive experience within Auroville, visiting two of their most recognised sustainability projects, led by founder experts or their team.

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2 Nights

Short Weekend in Pondicherry

Break from the doldrums of your routine with a couple of nights off in Pondicherry.

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3 Nights

Rejuvenating Long Weekend in Pondicherry

Come to Pondicherry for a revitalising long weekend, spent doing watersports, e-biking around Auroville, and taking architectural tours of the areas surrounding your villa.

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4 Nights

Immersive Stay in Pondicherry

Spend a relaxing week at Pondicherry and immerse yourself in the culture of the city.

Maison Twenty-Six

GUEST EXPERIENCE

An amazing place to stay, full of historical charm. All staff were cheerful, attentive, and helpful. A wonderful villa to stay welcoming and comfortable.

Mrs. Nalini

2026-03-27

Thank you for a wonderful stay. The villa is so comfortable and full of historic charm. But best of all, the staff are so attentive, helpful, and friendly so much nicer than a regular hotel!

Mr. Richard

2026-03-27

The overall stay was really lovely. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The place is very well maintained and truly beautiful. Would love to come back again.

Mrs. Rashmi

2026-03-22

Loved the rustic, old-world charm of this villa. Felt transported to a different time. We enjoyed exploring the villa and the vintage collections. Very comfortable stay. The staff were awesome and we felt very well taken care of.

Mrs. Sheeba

2026-03-17

It was a lovely experience! The stay, food and staff were very sweet and polite. Outstanding — yummy. Thank you!

Mr. Utkarsh

2026-03-16

We had a wonderful stay at Maison Twenty Six! The property is absolutely stunning… absolutely magical! It was like entering an oasis, a home away from home for sure. Everyone has been so helpful, we were given lots of recommendations and felt very we...

Mr. Tom

2026-03-14

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