Absinthe Café, French restaurant in 3rd arrondissement, Paris, France
Absinthe Café occupies a corner building in the 3rd arrondissement across two levels, featuring both interior dining and outdoor seating along the street. The kitchen prepares French cuisine with a menu spanning traditional and contemporary dishes.
The restaurant opened in the early 2000s to revive the absinthe-drinking tradition that was banned in France from 1915 to 1988. This reopening marked when the spirit returned to Parisian tables after nearly a century of prohibition.
The name reflects the green spirit that once defined Parisian cafe culture and social gatherings. Visitors can observe how this heritage continues to influence the dining experience here.
The establishment opens at 8:00 AM Monday through Saturday and at 9:00 AM on Sundays, closing at 2:00 AM all days. The corner location with street seating provides flexibility for different weather conditions.
Staff members demonstrate the traditional preparation method using special glasses, sugar cubes, and cold water dripped through silver strainers. This is a technique that vanished from Paris for decades and remains uncommon to witness today.
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