Visit Tanjore For An Appreciated Artistic Experience

The world knows how artistic French people are in terms of appreciating arts and culture. Such connoisseurs of art even include visiting the marvellous specimens of art to understand and value the priceless heritage in their travel plans. India forms a beautiful destination for such travellers with artistic bent of mind. These curious souls while travelling and exploring new sights and destinations also keenly look out for artistic experiences so as to enrich their knowledge about the art and architecture of India.

India is a great destination for art lovers. Every city or state here has hold over some of the finest monuments, temples, and art forms. All this fascinates the French tourists and makes them come over again and again to the colorful country. Also to note, in the medieval times, French people established many colonies in India in order to assert their stronghold over the country. One such destination that attracted their interests was Thanjavur or Tanjore. The royal city of the Cholas, Nayaks and the Mahrattas, Thanjavur had rich artistic history and legacy which surely drew medieval French natives here. In 1758 AD, the French fought with the British and claimed Tanjore till 1773 AD. After that British again asserted their influence upon this location which continued till India’s independence.

The city, being a center of flourishing arts, paintings and temples is one of the must visit destination during the le-meilleur de l inde du sud tour. Visited most for the world heritage site of the Great Living Chola Temple and its single stone granite carved gopuram, the city also has strong artistic association. It remains frequented by art enthusiasts throughout the year for the famous Tanjore paintings. A major form of classical South Indian painting, this is one of the ancient art forms belonging to the 1600 AD. This was a period when this painting genre got encouraged by the rulers. And now, it has become a priceless tradition of Tanjore.
Many French travellers who visit Tanjore make it a point to visit the art galleries and stores to shop for the authentic paintings of the city. And admire the beauty beckoned on the temples and the artistic legacy of the city. The passionate travellers can realize their expectations of leisurely vacations through GoforIndia.fr.