Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Priority Entry
ID: GYG70627-99515
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
1 days
Description
Take a deep dive into the History of France through one of the largest collections of military history and art. Don’t miss the tomb of Napoleon I under the majestic golden Dôme des Invalides.
Discover the Hotel National des Invalides, now home of the musee de l'Armee. Walk through the collections of the museum, at your own pace, and immerse into over 500, 000 pieces from the Middle Ages to present day. Witness the temporary exhibition of Special Forces L'exposition, dedicated to the French special forces.
Step into the heart of Paris and integrate into the History of France at the Hotel National des Invalides. Created by Louis, XIV to house veterans and wounded soldiers, the hotel national is now also the home of the musee de l'Armee.
Admire the world-renowned gilded Dome, which has been, since 1861, the resting place of Napoleon. Explore the collections and wander through the armor and weapons of the kings of France. Gaze around at swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and personal belongings of France's major figures.
Look beyond the artifacts, and participate in an interactive digital experiences with devices that allow visitors to get a better understanding of some of the battles that forged the country's history.
Highlights
- Discover one of the most prestigious monuments in Paris in the heart of the city
- Visit the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte in the Dome Church
- See the arms and armor collection, one of the largest in the world
- Discover one of the most important military history collections in the world
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You can access the site from the Esplanade des Invalides from 10 AM to 6 PM and from Place Vauban from 2 PM to 6 PM
• Cloakrooms are closed
• The museum admission is free for those under 18 years of age and for EU citizens under 26 years but they will need a ticket to enter. Tickets can only be obtained onsite at the museum cash desk
• Be aware that the tills will close 30 minutes before the museum closes
• Closed dates: January 1, May 1, and December 25
Avoid the long queue at the cashdesk, you can enter the Invalides and show your tickets to enter the museums. As the Invalides gathers multiple museums and the Dome, you might have to show your ticket to enter each part of the site. Keep the ticket with you until the end of the visit.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
