Raj Nivas, Pondicherry, Government building in Pondicherry, India.

Raj Nivas is a rectangular building on the site of the former Hôtel de la Compagnie, first built in French Baroque style, destroyed by the British in 1761 and rebuilt in Rococo style from 1766. Originally single-storey with porticoes and east and west wings, it was later raised to two storeys; the widened southern verandas made the south gate the official entrance. It faces Rue Jawaharlal Nehru, Rue de Rangapoule, Rue Saint Louis and Rue François Martin.

Pierre Benoît Dumas, French governor of Pondicherry, laid the foundation stone in 1738, but the palace was only completed under Joseph François Dupleix. The British destroyed it in 1761; from 1766 it was rebuilt in Rococo style on the site of the former Hôtel de la Compagnie. Jean Law de Lauriston, taking over in 1765, saw a ruined town and within three years rebuilt the governor's palace, administrative offices, warehouses and barracks.

The guest suites are named after the four regions of the Union Territory: Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. The kitchen serves local, organic food, and gifts and mementos given to guests are bought from Puducherry artisans and craftsmen.

The residence opened to the public on 1 May 2017. It is bounded by Rue Jawaharlal Nehru to the north, Rue De Rangapoule to the south, Rue Saint Louis to the east and Rue Francois Martin to the west, with entry through the southern gate, the official entrance.

The building opened to the public on 1 May 2017, and its guest suites are named after the four regions of the Union Territory: Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. Gifts and mementos given to guests are sourced from local Puducherry artisans.