Paris Army Museum - Les Invalides Ticket (Napoleon's Tomb)

Visit Napoleon at
Les Invalides

Meet Napoleon I, whom you've only seen in biographies, at Les Invalides. See the clothes and weapons worn by Napoleon and his armies, who built a strong French monarchy, and experience living history. 

More than 1.4 million tourists gather to see Napoleon every year, making it one of the top 5 most visited museums in France. There are 500,000 items on display, including items from Louis XIV to Charles de Gaulle.

Highlights of Les Invalides

The highlight of Les Invalides is Napoleon's tomb. The tomb is in a building with a golden dome, and its grandeur and splendor really stand out, showing how much the French love Napoleon.

You can see his tomb in the Napoleon Bonaparte Hall, and he, who said 'Impossible is not a French word', is buried underground. 

Les Invalides Main Courtyard

When you come out after seeing Napoleon's tomb, you can see the Main Courtyard right in front of you. Here, you can see cannons used from the end of the 15th century to World War I. Even now, cannons are fired on important days such as the anniversary of the World War I armistice.

Army Museum - Les Invalides

The Army Museum - Les Invalides also has a lot to see. You can see everything about the French Wars to World War I and II. In particular, you can see the terrible history and tools of war, and there are also life-size figures, making it fun to watch.

Other attractions

In addition, there are various attractions such as the Les Invalides Saint-Louis Cathedral, the Les Invalides Napoleon Museum, and the Les Invalides Charles de Gaulle Exhibition Hall. And you can enjoy various facilities such as the Les Invalides souvenir shop where you can purchase various souvenirs.