Parisian "Goûter" with Waffles or Apple Pie near Opera district

Fancy a little pick-me-up between Paris adventures? Head to La Java in the Bourse neighbourhood, just a short stroll from the Opera and the covered passages of the Grands Boulevards. Grab a table inside or settle onto the terrace and treat yourself to a proper French goûter – the perfect excuse to stop for something sweet.

Choose a delicious waffle with your favourite toppings (yes, Nutella is an option!) or tuck into homemade apple pie served with a scoop of ice cream and silky caramel. Then pick your drink: warm up with a glass Vin Chaud or keep things cosy with a hot chocolate.

Goûter is France’s answer to afternoon tea, usually enjoyed around 4PM when it’s time to pause and have a little something sweet. So take a breather, indulge in a Parisian favourite and recharge before heading back out to see what else the city has in store.