The Statue Of Dupleix is Pondicherry's tribute to Francois Dupeix, whose able governship came to an end in 1754. However, French recognition came about a century later, when, in 1870, they paid homage by commissioning two statues, one in France and the other in Pondicherry.

The 2.88 mt tall structure was erected over six carved ornamental granite pillars at the Place Du Republique. It now stands restationed overlooking a children's park at the southern end of the promenade, now named Goubert Avenue.