Founded by Louis XIV, Les Invalides is a grand military complex housing the world-renowned Musée de l'Armée and the golden-domed church where Napoleon Bonaparte rests. Visitors flock here to witness centuries of French martial history and the breathtaking immersive light show, AURA, which illuminates the interior of the Dôme after dark.

• Musee De L Armee Les Invalides Entry Ticket

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  €17
• Napoleon & Les Invalides: Small Group Guided Tour

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  €57
• Aura Invalides Entry Ticket

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  €28
• Musée de l'Armée – Les Invalides: WWI & WWII Small Group Tour

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  €151
• Musee De L Armee Les Invalides Private Guided Tour

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  €249

About Les Invalides

Commissioned by King Louis XIV in 1670, the Hôtel National des Invalides was originally designed as a hospital and retirement home for aging and disabled veterans. Today, while it still serves its original purpose for a small number of residents, it is best known as one of Paris's most important historical sites and a monumental example of French Baroque architecture. The centerpiece of the complex is the Dôme des Invalides, designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Rising 107 meters into the Paris sky, its gilded exterior is a landmark visible from across the city. Inside, the atmosphere is one of solemn majesty, centered around the open circular crypt that houses the massive red-porphyry sarcophagus of Napoleon Bonaparte. Surrounding the courtyard are the various departments of the Musée de l'Armée, one of the world's premier military history museums. The collection is vast, ranging from the ornate armor of the French kings and Renaissance weaponry to the uniforms and equipment used during the Napoleonic Wars. It offers a comprehensive timeline of how warfare shaped the French nation. The museum also provides a deeply moving look at modern history through its extensive WWI and WWII galleries. These exhibits use artifacts, personal narratives, and multimedia to explain the complexities of the World Wars and the French Resistance. The General de Gaulle Historial further complements this with an interactive journey through the life of the leader of Free France. In recent years, the site has embraced modern technology with the introduction of AURA Invalides. This 50-minute immersive experience uses light, video mapping, and original orchestral music to highlight the architectural beauty of the Dôme. It transforms the monument into a dynamic canvas, offering a contemporary perspective on this centuries-old sanctuary.

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The Hôtel National des Invalides was commissioned in 1670 by King Louis XIV, the Sun King, who intended it as a hospital and retirement home for aged and unwell soldiers. Designed by Libéral Bruant and later Jules Hardouin-Mansart, the architecture represents the pinnacle of French Baroque classicism. Its most recognizable feature, the 107-meter high golden Dôme, served as the royal chapel and remains a beacon on the Parisian skyline, visible from the entire Left Bank. Following the French Revolution, the site transitioned from a royal monument to a symbol of national military glory. In 1840, the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte were repatriated from the island of Saint Helena and interred here in a monumental tomb designed by Visconti. Today, the complex houses the Musée de l'Armée, which preserves the military history of France over centuries, and the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération. Despite its museal status, part of the building still functions as a medical center for veterans, maintaining its original 17th-century purpose while serving as the final resting place for France's most famous military leaders and marshals.

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