If you want to know where the locals in Paris really hang out -- and aren’t afraid to venture beyond the usual tourist haunts and trendy hotspots – check out some of the city’s most popular “third spaces”, known as tiers-lieux.
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The April community update is out, and it's a busy one. I've been testing the city's wave of new "immersive" experiences — from the Guernica VR at the Musée Picasso to Passion Japon at La Villette — and weighing in on whether they're actually worth your time...
Heather's highlights video from the “Dynastic Jewels” exposition at the Hôtel de la Marine’s Al Thani Collection. Stunning!
Heather & Anne visited the "Passion Japon" immersive exposition at the Parc de la Villette. This video gives you an idea of what the experience is like: the first half is in the style of a museum exhibition, with all of the facets of Japanese culture...
Fred & I recently visited the fabulous Jardin des Plantes on a sunny but chilly evening just before closing, and joined in with all of the other visitors of all ages and nationalities taking selfies with the cherry blossoms, closeups of the gorgeous tulips...
The Atelier des Lumières is popular, but is it worth it in a city like Paris? An honest review after my third visit.
I filmed this 10-minute video on April 8th, 2026, the day when the Paris Catacombes reopened, to give you an idea of what to expect.
If you haven’t yet discovered the city’s charming independent cinemas, you’re missing out on a uniquely Parisian experience you won’t find anywhere else. These cinemas are not just venues for watching films; they are woven into the fabric of Parisian history...
A look at the newly-renovated Paris Catacombes, including my honest take on whether it's worth the €31 entry ticket!
This is a short teaser video for the "Renaissance" show currently showing at the Atelier des Lumières.
Inside this Issue: * The Sidewalk Terraces of Spring * Val-de-Grâce Gardens Now Open * Free Sparkling Water Fountains in Paris * Journées des Métiers d’Art * Africa Fashion at the Quai Branly Museum * Easy Excursion from Paris: Musée de la Toile de Jouy *...
The latest events and expositions in Paris this April.
