Lycee kicks off bicentenary celebrations in Puducherry
The Lycee Francais International de Pondicherry has launched its bicentenary celebrations with a ceremony attended by French and Indian dignitaries. The event highlighted the school's 200-year history and its role in fostering cultural and educational ties between France and India.
Why it matters
The school serves as a significant symbol of the historical and ongoing diplomatic and cultural relationship between France and India.
Lycee kicks off bicentenary celebrations in Puducherry/ pic S S Kumar left Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador to India, Etienne Rolland-Piegue, Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai, and delegates at the inaugural ceremony of the bicentenary celebrations of Lycee Francais International de Pondicherry, on Thursday. KUMAR SS The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/vjd5pm/article71589832.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2786_15_10_2026_19_11_59_1_10PY15LYCEEBICENTENARY6.JPG KUMAR SS PUDUCHERRY, 15 Oct. 2026: Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan, Thierry Mathou, French Ambassador to India, Etienne Rolland-Piegue, Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai and delegates, at the opening ceremony of the Bicentenary of Lycee Francais International de Pondicherry, on Thursday. PHOTO: KUMAR SS / THE HINDU PUDUCHERRY The Lycee Francais International de Pondicherry kicked off its bicentenary celebrations on Thursday. Ambassador of France to India Thierry Mathou inaugurated the celebrations in the presence of Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, Home Minister A.
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