Les Invalides
Les Invalides
Les Invalides
Musée de l'Armée
With its golden dome, the “Les Invalides” is one of the symbols of Paris. The tomb of Napoleon I is located here. The military church Cathèdrale St. Louis des Invalides is attached to the cathedral. The huge army museum, a cour d’honneur, the museum of the relief plans and the museum of the Liberation Order are also part of the extensive complex, which is also called the Hôtel national des Invalides.
My rating:
The positives:
The Invalides with its golden dome is really an impressive building with a special atmosphere! There is a lot to see in the cathedral and the adjoining museums.
The negatives:
At the entrance to the museum you will be greeted by cannons and tanks and the exhibition on the two world wars in particular is not easy fare – but it's still worth it!
Top Tip:
An audio guide is highly recommended. The facility is huge and there are so many different sub-exhibitions that it's easy to lose track...
Last Modified: 03.02.2023 | Céline & Anne
Les Invalides
Tickets
The details
at a glance
Opening hours
The cash desks close 30 minutes before the building closes.
In the context of exhibitions, there may be extended opening times.
French Christmas and Easter holidays: only open until 5.30 p.m
July + August: Napoleon’s tomb open until 7 p.m
Public holidays:
Closed January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Prices
EUR 14 for adults
EUR 11 for war veterans, groups of more than 10 people and every day in summer from 5 p.m. and in winter from 4 p.m
Free entry for children under 18, people with disabilities, French and foreign soldiers in uniform
Paris Museum Pass
The Paris Museums Pass is available for 2, 4 or 6 days.
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Les Invalides
Photo Gallery
Dôme des Invalides
Cathèdrale
St. Louis des Invalides
Musée de l'Armée
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