Founded in 1826 as the Collège royal de Pondichéry by French Governor Eugène Desbassayns de Richemont, the institution stands as one of the oldest operating French schools outside of France. Puducherry : The Lycée Français International de Pondichéry (LFIP) has officially commenced its historic bicentenary celebrations, marking two centuries of education, heritage, and enduring cultural ties between France and India.
Emphasising the school’s legacy, Mathou in his message noted, “For 200 years, the Lycée Français International de Pondichéry has brought generations together through education, culture and friendship between France and India. The school today serves over 400 students from kindergarten to twelfth grade within the global AEFE network of 640 schools in 140 countries, continuing its vital role in Puducherry’s shared multicultural identity. This bicentenary is the joyful celebration of a remarkable heritage…