The Time of Cherries, Restaurant and café in the 4th arrondissement, Paris, France
Le Temps des Cerises is a restaurant and café on the Rue de la Cerisaie, at the corner of Rue du Petit Musc in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, between the Marais and the Place de la Bastille. It occupies an old corner building with a distinctive facade, while the interior features wooden tables, soft lighting, and wall decor from past decades.
The building dates to the 1830s, making it one of the older surviving addresses in this part of the Marais. Over the decades it has kept its role as a neighborhood gathering spot, even as the decor has changed around it.
Le Temps des Cerises takes its name from an old French song that became a symbol during the Paris Commune. Inside, French music plays regularly, and occasional live performances give the place the feel of a traditional Parisian café.
The place is open every day from breakfast through late evening, so you can stop in at almost any hour. For dinner it is worth booking by phone in advance, as seating is limited.
The menu mixes classic French dishes with occasional Asian touches, such as a fish cooked in a paper pouch with lemon. This combination is not something you would expect in a place that looks so traditionally French.
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