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Le temps d'une paix

Le temps d'une paix est un téléroman québécois diffusé à la télévision de Radio-Canada de 1980 à 1986.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Le temps d'une paix is a Quebecois téléroman that aired on Radio-Canada from 1980 to 1986. Set in rural Quebec during the interwar period, the series follows Rose-Anna Saint-Cyr and other residents as modernity transforms their community. The show is a notable example of a historical drama produced by the Canadian public broadcaster.

Synopsis

The series follows the daily lives of residents in rural Quebec as telephones, electricity, automobiles and other signs of modernity appear. Rose-Anna Saint-Cyr, a widow and mother, is at the centre of a broader family and social storyline.

Production and broadcast

Le temps d'une paix was broadcast on Radio-Canada Television from 1980 to 1986. Sources indicate 6 seasons and 135 episodes, plus a holiday special.

Narrative distribution

The story is organized around several families, including the Saint-Cyrs, the Fourniers, the Desrosiers and the Lavoies. The village priest, notary and other figures serve to illustrate tensions between tradition and change.

Cultural significance

The series is often associated with a notable representation of Quebec's social history on screen. It is also linked to Pierre Gauvreau's work on modernity, history and Quebec society.

Key facts

  • The action takes place in the La Malbaie region of Quebec during the interwar period.
  • The series features the Saint-Cyr family, as well as the Fournier, Desrosiers and Lavoie families.
  • Main themes include modernization, generational conflicts and social changes.
  • The téléroman was created by Pierre Gauvreau and produced by Radio-Canada.
  • The broadcast spanned six seasons between 1980 and 1986.
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Canadian context

Série emblématique de la télévision québécoise, elle intéresse particulièrement les lecteurs canadiens comme exemple de téléroman historique produit par Radio-Canada et ancré dans l’histoire sociale du Québec.

Frequently asked questions

What is Le temps d'une paix about?
The téléroman follows families in rural Quebec during the interwar period as the arrival of modernity changes daily life.
Who created the series?
The series is credited to Pierre Gauvreau.
When was the series broadcast?
It was broadcast from October 29, 1980 to December 1, 1986.
How many episodes does it have?
Sources indicate 135 episodes, plus a Christmas special.
Where does the story take place?
The action is set in La Malbaie and more broadly in rural Quebec.
What is the original language of the series?
The series is in French, as a Quebec production of Radio-Canada.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt0138266/
    Supports: Dates de diffusion, type de série, cadre narratif général.
  2. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/le-temps-dune-paix/1060521836/
    Supports: Résumé de l’intrigue, durée de diffusion et nombre de saisons.
  3. Wikipédia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Temps_d'une_paix
    Supports: Créateur, chaîne d’origine, nombre d’épisodes et format des épisodes.
  4. Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1744922/temps-paix-emission-epoque-comedien-charlevoix-archives
    Supports: Période couverte par l’histoire, nombre d’épisodes, dates de diffusion et contexte historique.
  5. Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/samedi-et-rien-d-autre/segments/entrevue/198553/le-temps-dune-paix-pierre-gauvreau-janine-carreau-jacques-lheureux
    Supports: Contexte de création et intention de l’auteur autour de la modernité et de l’entre-deux-guerres.