Award 1996 Donator : Banque Paribas (New Delhi)

Delivered to Mr and Mrs Van Rijswijk’s the principal property.

This house is situated in Pondicherry’s old French quarter, southeast of the city.

It was built in the 18th century by a French negotiator who was intimate with Dupleix and member of the superior council of the Compagnie des Indes orientales (Eastern Indian Company) in Pondicherry.

The above. An external gallery runs along the main façade. During the restoration, everything has been worked on from the ground to the ceiling. It was made by 26 local craftsmen all using traditional techniques