Paris: Musée de l'Armée – Les Invalides Ticket

Going to see Napoleon,
Invalides

Les Invalides is a place where you can meet Napoleon I, whom you have only seen at exhibitions of great people, in person. It is a place where you can encounter living history by looking at the clothes and weapons worn by Napoleon and his troops, who established the powerful French monarchy.

More than 1.4 million tourists gather to meet Napoleon each year, making it a popular travel attraction and one of the top five most visited museums in France. There are 500,000 collectibles on display, including items belonging to figures from Louis XIV to Charles de Gaulle.

Highlights of Les Invalides

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

You can see his tomb at Napoleon Bonaparte's pavilion, and the man who said, 'There is no impossible in my dictionary' is buried underground.

Invalides Court of Fame

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

Les Invalides Military Museum

The Les Invalides Military Museum also has a lot to see. You can learn everything about the wars used in World Wars I and II, from the French War. In particular, you can see the cruel history and tools of war, and there are also life-size figures, so it is a lot of fun to look at.

Various other things to see

In addition, there are various other things to see, including the Invalides Saint-Louis Cathedral, the Invalides Napoleon Museum, and the Invalides Charles de Gaulle Exhibition Hall. You can also enjoy various facilities, including the Les Invalides souvenir shop, where you can purchase various souvenirs.