Things to do in Hôtel des Invalides
Located on the left bank of the Seine, near the Alexandre III bridge, l’Hôtel des Invalides, one of the most prestigious monuments in Paris, was built in 1670 by the command of King Louis XIV. At that time, no specific location existed to house wounded and homeless veterans who had fought for France. The building itself is an architectural and classical masterpiece, designed by the architect Liberal Bruant . Built from 1671 to 1676, the first residents were received three years later, although the construction was incomplete.
The complex of the Hotel des Invalides, includes the Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides named also “the Church of the soldiers”, which combined a royal chapel “le Dôme des Invalides” and the veteran’s chapel. With a magnificent golden dome of 107 m. in height, the Dôme des Invalides is the emblem of the Hôtel des Invalides, it contains Napoleon I's tomb, along with the sepulcher of other military figures (Turenne, Vauban, Foch...). The tomb of Napoleon I is an impressive sarcophagus sculpted from red quartzite, that stands in the place of honor.
The impressive building hosts the Army Museum - Invalides, created in 1905, one of the biggest museums of military art in the world. It contains a prominent collection, including old weapons and armour, small artillery models and a unique set of 19th-century items relating to Napoleon I and the marshals of the Empire in particular.
During the second half of the 20th century, the entire site of the Hôtel National des Invalides was opened up to the public. Today, under the Ministry of Defence but also occupied by numerous organizations that are part of other ministries, the Hôtel National des Invalides still retains its original function as a hospital and hospice for badly injured and disabled war veterans.
Our recommendations in Hôtel des Invalides

Army Museum Invalides and Napoleon Tomb tickets
Buy your skip the line entrance ticket to visit the Army Museum - Invalides in Paris. Discover one of the biggest military art museum!

Guided tour of the Secrets of les Invalides
Visit the Hotel des Invalides, one of the most prestigious monuments of Paris at the heart of the city.
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Private guided tour Napoleon and Les Invalides
Book a private guided tour of Napoléon and Les Invalides in Paris and discover the glory and decline of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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French military history tour of l'Hotel des Invalides
Visit l'Hotel des Invalides: discover the courtyard, the artillery collection, the Cathedral and the Dome, and learn its history and anecdotes.
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Army Museum Invalides and Napoleon Tomb tickets
Buy your skip the line entrance ticket to visit the Army Museum - Invalides in Paris. Discover one of the biggest military art museum!

Guided tour of the Secrets of les Invalides
Visit the Hotel des Invalides, one of the most prestigious monuments of Paris at the heart of the city.
fr

Private guided tour Napoleon and Les Invalides
Book a private guided tour of Napoléon and Les Invalides in Paris and discover the glory and decline of Napoleon Bonaparte.
it, fr

French military history tour of l'Hotel des Invalides
Visit l'Hotel des Invalides: discover the courtyard, the artillery collection, the Cathedral and the Dome, and learn its history and anecdotes.
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Paris by day guided tour in vintage French car
Travel back in time and discover the most iconic monuments of Paris booking this guided tour of Paris in a French Citroen vintage car!
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Guided bike tour along the Seine
Book a guided bike tour along the river Seine and discover the major highlights of Paris! From Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Conciergerie to the Louvre...
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Paris romantic night tour on a sidecar with champagne
Discover Paris by night in a romantic way with this 1.5-hour guided tour on a sidecar motorcycle! See cultural or heritage sights, and drive along little-known streets of Paris!
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Sunrise and sightseeing run in Paris
Book this early bird jog to see and learn about the most famous places and landmarks of Paris!
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Private illumination tour of Paris top sights
Book this 3-hour private illumination tour and enjoy an evening tour to discover the night sights of Paris|
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Self-balancing scooter tour of Paris with complimentary cruise ticket
See Paris' major highlights with this 1.5-hour Segway tour with a local guide and complimentary tickets for a Seine River cruise.
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Hôtel des Invalides
Paris
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“very interesting place to see”
