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The counter
A strong coffee at the zinc bar before the town hall opens, the newspaper, regulars greeting each other.
The first coffee at the counter, the lunchtime chalkboard, a glass of Saint-Véran as the day winds down. A neighbourhood café-restaurant, the way Lyon loves them.
A strong coffee at the zinc bar before the town hall opens, the newspaper, regulars greeting each other.
A menu of the day that changes every day, cooked on site, served without delay.
Wines by the glass from the Mâconnais, the Rhône and the Bugey, and something to nibble and share.
The bistro menu, until 10 pm on weekdays and 11 pm on Saturdays.
Written every morning, depending on the market. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
Home-made cooking from fresh, seasonal produce, plus wines, beers and cocktails served all day.
Prices include service. Some dishes may be unavailable or vary depending on deliveries. Allergen information available on request.
Our dishes of the moment, and a few photos shared by a customer on the café’s Google listing.
Photos 4 to 7: Sarah Rz, on Google Maps
On 3 December 1940, Albert Camus married Francine Faure at the town hall next door. The wedding was celebrated right here, in the café. The plaque is still there on the façade, with these words by the writer:
« Je ne connais qu'un devoir, c'est celui d'aimer. »“I know only one duty, and that is to love.”Albert Camus, on the plaque on the façade
Today, the large windows, the zinc bar, the terrazzo floor and the midnight-blue walls still welcome the neighbours, the town hall staff and Saturday’s newlyweds.
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Leave a Google reviewOn the corner of rue Franklin, opposite the town hall of the 2nd arrondissement. Metro line A: Ampère – Victor Hugo, a two-minute walk.