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Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry

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Take a deep dive into the History of France through one of the largest collections of military history and art. Don’t miss the tomb of Napoleon I under the majestic golden Dôme des Invalides.

  • Free cancellation
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  • Start time - Available today
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Valid
    1 day
  • Includes
    • Permanent collections
    • Dome Church (Napoleon's tomb)
    • Museum of Plans-Reliefs
    • Museum of l'Ordre de la Libération
    • Temporary exhibitions
    • You can attend family activities on Saturday and Sunday at 11 AM & 2:30PM in French, submitted to availability and for the purchase of children tickets at €7 per child on site
    • Multimedia guide is available on site at €5
    • Guided tour
    • Free tickets are necessary to enter but only available on-site
    • Multimedia guide (available to purchase on-site for €5)
    • Tickets for family activities (available for €7 per child on-site and subject to availability)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover one of the most prestigious monuments in Paris in the heart of the city
  • Visit the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Dome Church
  • See the arms and armor collection, one of the largest in the world
  • Discover one of the most important military history collections in the world

Description

Discover the Hotel National des Invalides, now home of the musee de l'Armee. Walk through the collections of the museum, at your own pace, and immerse into over 500, 000 pieces from the Middle Ages to present day. Witness the temporary exhibition of Special Forces L'exposition, dedicated to the French special forces.
Step into the heart of Paris and integrate into the History of France at the Hotel National des Invalides. Created by Louis, XIV to house veterans and wounded soldiers, the hotel national is now also the home of the musee de l'Armee.
Admire the world-renowned gilded Dome, which has been, since 1861, the resting place of Napoleon. Explore the collections and wander through the armor and weapons of the kings of France. Gaze around at swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and personal belongings of France's major figures.
Look beyond the artifacts, and participate in an interactive digital experiences with devices that allow visitors to get a better understanding of some of the battles that forged the country's history.

Good to know before you go
  • You can access the site from the Esplanade des Invalides from 10 AM to 6 PM and from Place Vauban from 2 PM to 6 PM
  • Cloakrooms are closed
  • The museum admission is free for those under 18 years of age and for EU citizens under 26 years but they will need a ticket to enter. Tickets can only be obtained onsite at the museum cash desk
  • Be aware that the tills will close 30 minutes before the museum closes
  • Closed dates: January 1, May 1, and December 25
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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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    18-99 years
  • EU Citizens (with ID)
    18-25 years
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