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 and money. Plus: the newly reopened Catacombes, 50,000 flowers at the Jardin des Plantes, and a quick tour of some of the Marais’ countless gardens, some you might not know.
Secrets of Paris Community Update: April 20, 2026

