Chandernagore, an erstwhile French settlement until 1951 and now part of the Kolkata Metropolitan Area, is distinguished by its Strand promenade and historic garden houses belonging to French traders and Bengali merchants. Despite its rich cultural past, the town has suffered from unplanned development and decline since Independence. This project, initiated by ATA, sought to bring focus back to Chandernagore and highlight its heritage through a conservation area appraisal. The study defined the town’s unique character, identified heritage buildings, and analyzed townscape issues. It also explored changing needs through historical research, townscape analysis, and character assessments. The project laid out recommendations for conservation and sustainable development, and later inspired the exhibition France Remains, showcased during the Bonjour India Festival in 2013