WELCOME
Walking through the cultural milieus of Kozhikode
BENEFITS
A French Tharavad to awaken your spirits!
Feast your senses on the culinary and cultural offerings of French Loge, Calicut, as you dive into the traditional Moplah way of life. Here at French Loge, we offer exclusive Malabari fare, cookery classes, a heritage walk exploring the vast cultural landscape of Kozhikode, and a warm, comfortable stay in a French colonial-era tharavad.
EXPLORING KOZHIKODE
Experience the Soul of Malabar
Yoga & Meditation
Any trip to Kerala is incomplete without yoga. Tune into your most serene self on this journey of self-discovery and learning. Ground yourself to the nuances of the earth and awaken revitalised.
Kalaripayattu
An Indian martial art form that originated in Kerala, this tradition dates back to the 11th century. The fluid motions of this practice in the arts of the battlefield reminds one of a performance rather than a means of defense.
Beypore Coast
Beypore, famous for their wooden ships, or urus, was a central part of the Arab trade route. Discover the beach and ride in an uru for the experience of a lifetime.
Heritage Walk
A tour of Kozhikode is incomplete without a visit to the famous Sweet Meat street with its 160 year old fire temple. Kozhikode beach, the Zamorin’s marketplace, Mishqal mosque, and the CSI and English churches are also part of the…
Theyyam
This ancient art form involves an invocation of God through dance. With its roots in the Neolithic era, Theyyam is one of the oldest expressions of art in the world and is found exclusively in the Malabar region. Key Features…
ABOUT US
Our Speciality
Malabari cuisine
A lovechild of the Arab and North Kerala
Whole spices are essential to Malabari cuisine, especially in the moplah region. And that’s what distinguishes this custom. Garlic, ginger, and chilies provide the heat. Warmth is added by the bite from the elaichi and cloves, as well as the cinnamon. It is a kintsugi of Malayalee and Arab cuisine, combining to create something wholly unique.
The breads (Kannam pathiri, ari pathiri, chattipathiri, mutta surkka, adukkoroti, kakkaroti) are its mainstay, although the “special occasion meals” (biriyani, neychor, thenga chor, erachi chor) are primarily made with rice. The majority of these foods then complement sulaimani combining the two people’s love of tea to create “mohabbath in a glass.”
A French abode
Nestled between the city and the sea
A charming house tucked away near the Kozhikode beach, French Loge was constructed by the French settlers in India. Due to its proximity to the coast and vibrant town life, Moonalungal was the ideal spot to set up a home. Moonalungal in Malayalam means “three banyan trees”, in reference to the trees that triangulate this area.
French Loge sits right in the middle, with its sprawling verandah and expansive thalam. Be one with nature and history as you spend your days languishing by the beach, feasting on Faiza Moosa’s wizardry in the kitchen!