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Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry

Paris, FranceAllow 2–3 hoursGuided in English

See Napoleon's monumental tomb under the golden dome and explore centuries of French military history. A ticket that lets you go at your own pace.

Allow 2–3 hoursExplore at your own pace
Individual entryKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Napoleon's tomb beneath the gilded dome
  • The Musée de l'Armée's armour and weapons galleries
  • World War I and II collections
  • Grand courtyard and cannon-lined esplanade
  • Explore at your own pace

Full description

Les Invalides was built by Louis XIV to house wounded soldiers, and it still has a working military role today. Your ticket covers the Dôme church, where Napoleon Bonaparte lies in a red quartzite sarcophagus beneath one of the most striking domes in Paris.

It also covers the Musée de l’Armée, one of the largest military museums in the world. Galleries run from medieval armour and royal weapons to the two World Wars, with sections on the Free French and the Resistance. Plan on a couple of hours if you want to see both the tomb and the main collections.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive at Les Invalides

    Enter with your mobile ticket after the security check.

  2. Dôme and tomb

    Visit Napoleon's resting place under the golden dome.

  3. Army Museum

    Explore the collections from medieval armour to the World Wars.

Included

  • Entry ticket to the Musée de l'Armée
  • Access to the Dôme church and Napoleon's tomb
  • Access to the permanent collections
  • Mobile ticket

Not included

  • Guide or audio guide (available on site for a fee)
  • Temporary exhibitions, unless stated
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Hôtel des Invalides, 7th arrondissement; entrance details are on your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Airport-style security screening applies; large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside.
  • Opening hours, closing days and last-entry times change through the year, so check your confirmation before you travel.
  • Some galleries may close temporarily for renovation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Napoleon's tomb included?

Yes, access to the Dôme church and the tomb is part of the ticket.

Can I get an audio guide?

Audio guides are usually available on site for an extra charge.

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