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Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Army Museum Paris display of historical soldiers' uniforms and artifacts
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Army Museum Paris display of historical soldiers' uniforms and artifacts
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Army Museum Paris display of historical soldiers' uniforms and artifacts
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
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Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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€12
Mobile ticket
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Get skip-the-line entry to the Army Museum, where you'll find about 500,000 artifacts that include armor, uniforms, artillery, paintings, and weapons.
  • Les Invalides is a building complex home to monuments and museums relating to the military history of France — explore it at your own pace.
  • Witness Napoleon's tomb in the impressive Dôme des Invalides and learn what weapons were used in each of the many wars.
  • Have a look at an assortment of models of French fortified places at Musee des Plans-Reliefs and learn about the Order created by General de Gaulle to honor the heroes of the Liberation of France.
  • Optionally, visit the Army Museum at nightfall on the first Friday of every month and be amazed by this monumental site in a different light. Upgrade your experience with an optional digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.
  • Get skip-the-line entry to the Army Museum, where you'll find about 500,000 artifacts that include armor, uniforms, artillery, paintings, and weapons.
  • Les Invalides is a building complex home to monuments and museums relating to the military history of France — explore it at your own pace.
  • Witness Napoleon's tomb in the impressive Dôme des Invalides and learn what weapons were used in each of the many wars.
  • Have a look at an assortment of models of French fortified places at Musee des Plans-Reliefs and learn about the Order created by General de Gaulle to honor the heroes of the Liberation of France.
  • Optionally, visit the Army Museum at nightfall on the first Friday of every month and be amazed by this monumental site in a different light. Upgrade your experience with an optional digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée
  • Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
  • Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
  • Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée at night (as per the option selected)
  • Multilingual digital audio guide (as per the option selected)
  • Tip: Don't miss out on visiting the Musee des Plans-Reliefs, to get a closer look at an assortment of military models.
  • Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.
  • People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
  • Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Invalides Paris, Napoleon's Tomb, Army Museum, Seine River cruise near Eiffel Tower.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tourists enjoying a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise in Paris, with a combo ticket for skip-the-line access to the Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing Eiffel Tower, part of combo ticket with Rodin Museum access.
Seine River cruise boat near Eiffel Tower, Paris, with passengers enjoying macaron tasting.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Invalides Paris, Napoleon's Tomb, Army Museum, Seine River cruise near Eiffel Tower.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tourists enjoying a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise in Paris, with a combo ticket for skip-the-line access to the Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing Eiffel Tower, part of combo ticket with Rodin Museum access.
Seine River cruise boat near Eiffel Tower, Paris, with passengers enjoying macaron tasting.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Invalides Paris, Napoleon's Tomb, Army Museum, Seine River cruise near Eiffel Tower.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tourists enjoying a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise in Paris, with a combo ticket for skip-the-line access to the Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing Eiffel Tower, part of combo ticket with Rodin Museum access.
Seine River cruise boat near Eiffel Tower, Paris, with passengers enjoying macaron tasting.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
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Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

from €32.90
€31.26

5% off

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Audio guide

Simplify your planning; book two historic Parisian experiences together.

  • Bypass long wait lines at the Army Museum—one of France’s most prestigious, with the largest collection of French artillery.
  • Visit Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb in the Dome Church and check out notable French figures' personal belongings and war weapons.
  • Enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing Seine River cruise from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Notre Dame and The Louvre.
  • Audio guides in 14 languages narrate the history and fascinating facts about each site along the way.

Simplify your planning; book two historic Parisian experiences together.

  • Bypass long wait lines at the Army Museum—one of France’s most prestigious, with the largest collection of French artillery.
  • Visit Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb in the Dome Church and check out notable French figures' personal belongings and war weapons.
  • Enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing Seine River cruise from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Notre Dame and The Louvre.
  • Audio guides in 14 languages narrate the history and fascinating facts about each site along the way.

Inclusions

Invalides Army Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Army Museum
  • Access to Napoleon's Tomb

Seine River cruise

  • 1-hour sightseeing cruise
  • Multilingual audio guide (available in 14 languages)

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transfer between attractions
  • Audio guide in the museum

Invalides Army Museum

  • Some exhibits may be loaned out or not on display.
  • It is wheelchair-accessible with special reserved parking.
  • The museum is free for those under 18 and for EU citizens under 26.
  • Service animals are allowed.

Seine River Cruise

  • Boarding is from Port de la Bourdonnais 75507, Pier Number 3.
  • Departure is right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Your ticket doesn’t allow priority access. Expect to wait in a queue (between 30 minutes–2 hours), especially during peak season (June–August).
  • It is wheelchair accessible.
  • Service animals are allowed on board.
  • Toilets are only available on the boat; none on the piers.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
The Dome during Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

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€24
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50 min.
  • Be ready for an adventure that seamlessly blends history, architecture, and artistry in a radiant, nighttime spectacle at Dôme des Invalides.
  • Enjoy a nighttime entry into the Dôme des Invalides, exclusively for visitors of the Aura show. Experience the historic monument like never before!
  • Ever seen a monument in a completely new light? Well, get set to witness the Dôme des Invalides transform with video mapping and orchestral music.
  • Imagine exploring Napoleon's tomb under the glow of immersive light and sound effects – it's part of the package!
  • As part of your exclusive nighttime entry, you'll be awestruck by a 90 m high vaulted ceiling adorned with ornate paintings, illuminated by the show's dazzling lights.
  • Be ready for an adventure that seamlessly blends history, architecture, and artistry in a radiant, nighttime spectacle at Dôme des Invalides.
  • Enjoy a nighttime entry into the Dôme des Invalides, exclusively for visitors of the Aura show. Experience the historic monument like never before!
  • Ever seen a monument in a completely new light? Well, get set to witness the Dôme des Invalides transform with video mapping and orchestral music.
  • Imagine exploring Napoleon's tomb under the glow of immersive light and sound effects – it's part of the package!
  • As part of your exclusive nighttime entry, you'll be awestruck by a 90 m high vaulted ceiling adorned with ornate paintings, illuminated by the show's dazzling lights.

Inclusions

  • Nighttime entry to Dôme des Invalides
  • Access to 50-min Aura Invalides show
  • Tip: Arrive a bit early to get a good spot for the show, the best views are often taken quickly.
  • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 7 years.
  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers as there are stairs inside and outside the Dôme des Invalides.
  • The presence of flickering lights and high volume during the experience may affect sensitive people.
  • Please note that there are no cloakroom facilities or toilets inside the venue.
  • Until June 30 2024: Please arrive 20 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket to pass the security checks. No delay will be accepted
  • From July 1 2024: The show begins 20 minutes after the session time indicated on the ticket and lasts about 50 minutes. No latecomers will be admitted after the beginning of the experience.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Visitors exploring the Invalides Courtyard in Paris, France, with historical architecture in view.
English speaking guide giving information to tourists inside Les Invalides
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte inside Les Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Cannon displayed at Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring the Invalides Courtyard in Paris, France, with historical architecture in view.
English speaking guide giving information to tourists inside Les Invalides
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte inside Les Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Cannon displayed at Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring the Invalides Courtyard in Paris, France, with historical architecture in view.
English speaking guide giving information to tourists inside Les Invalides
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte inside Les Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Cannon displayed at Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb Guided Tour

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€109.90
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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2 hr.
  • Dive into history with a semi-private guided tour, exploring The Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb, iconic symbols of French military history.
  • With reserved access tickets and an expert English-speaking guide, uncover tales of resilience from WWII and admire grand medieval armors.
  • Experience the magnificence of The Invalides, a complex that not only houses an impressive military museum but stands as a testament to French national identity.
  • Your tour includes a visit to the Dôme des Invalides, the grand finale – Napoleon Bonaparte's final resting place.
  • For a more comprehensive tour of Napoleon, choose the special guided tour that covers the Invalides highlighting Napoleon's legacy.
  • Dive into history with a semi-private guided tour, exploring The Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb, iconic symbols of French military history.
  • With reserved access tickets and an expert English-speaking guide, uncover tales of resilience from WWII and admire grand medieval armors.
  • Experience the magnificence of The Invalides, a complex that not only houses an impressive military museum but stands as a testament to French national identity.
  • Your tour includes a visit to the Dôme des Invalides, the grand finale – Napoleon Bonaparte's final resting place.
  • For a more comprehensive tour of Napoleon, choose the special guided tour that covers the Invalides highlighting Napoleon's legacy.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Invalides Museum and Cathedral with entry
  • Access to Napoleon’s Tomb
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • 2-hour Napoleon-themed guided tour of the Invalides (as per the option selected)
  • Tip: Bring binoculars, the detailed paintings on the Invalides dome are worth a closer look.
  • Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.
  • People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
  • Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Rodin Museum sculptures garden with visitors exploring famous artworks in Paris.
Rodin Museum Garden
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Sculpture in Rodin Museum Garden
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Rodin Museum sculptures garden with visitors exploring famous artworks in Paris.
Rodin Museum Garden
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Sculpture in Rodin Museum Garden
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Rodin Museum sculptures garden with visitors exploring famous artworks in Paris.
Rodin Museum Garden
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Sculpture in Rodin Museum Garden
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Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

from €30
€28.50

5% off

Extended validity
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  • With this combo ticket, enjoy access to both the Army Museum and the Rodin Museum in Paris, complete with skip-the-line privileges.
  • At the Army museum, explore 500,000 artifacts, including Van Gogh's “Pere Tanguy” and Renoir's “Nude in the Sunlight.”
  • Explore artifacts, from medals and badges to personal items of Resistance fighters, at the Order of Liberation Museum within the Army Museum.
  • Be captivated by the works of French artists such as Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, and Dante at the Rodin Museum.
  • Uncover a collection of 25,000 photographs, and admire artworks by Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, Dante, and Baudelaire.
  • With this combo ticket, enjoy access to both the Army Museum and the Rodin Museum in Paris, complete with skip-the-line privileges.
  • At the Army museum, explore 500,000 artifacts, including Van Gogh's “Pere Tanguy” and Renoir's “Nude in the Sunlight.”
  • Explore artifacts, from medals and badges to personal items of Resistance fighters, at the Order of Liberation Museum within the Army Museum.
  • Be captivated by the works of French artists such as Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, and Dante at the Rodin Museum.
  • Uncover a collection of 25,000 photographs, and admire artworks by Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, Dante, and Baudelaire.

Inclusions

Army Museum & Invalides

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Army Museum
  • Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
  • Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
  • Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral

Rodin Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum
  • Access to Sculptures Garden

Army Museum & Invalides

  • Tip: As there are multiple entrances at the complex, enter through the East entrance to avoid crowds.
  • People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
  • Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
  • There is an underground car park accessible via Esplanade des Invalides.
  • The museum offers free entry on first Sunday of every month from 1st Oct to 31st March 2025.

Rodin Museum

  • Tip: Step into Rodin's former studio, where he worked on many of his famous sculptures. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the artist's creative process.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • A cloakroom is available at the venue.
  • Keep in mind suitcases and luggage are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
  • These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 9 December, 2025.
  • These tickets are valid until 9 December, 2025.
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Les Invalides Dome in Paris with golden spire against a clear blue sky.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Two tourists observe the 150 mm gun in a bunker in the Longues-sur-Mer battery in Normandy
Statue of soliders at beaches of Normandy
Invalides Courtyard with Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum, Paris.
Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Paris Army Museum with Normandy beaches
Les Invalides Dome in Paris with golden spire against a clear blue sky.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Two tourists observe the 150 mm gun in a bunker in the Longues-sur-Mer battery in Normandy
Statue of soliders at beaches of Normandy
Invalides Courtyard with Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum, Paris.
Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Paris Army Museum with Normandy beaches
Les Invalides Dome in Paris with golden spire against a clear blue sky.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Two tourists observe the 150 mm gun in a bunker in the Longues-sur-Mer battery in Normandy
Statue of soliders at beaches of Normandy
Invalides Courtyard with Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum, Paris.
Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
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Combo (Save 5%): Napoleon's Tomb & Musée de l'Armée Skip-the-Line Tickets + WWII: Normandy U.S. D-Day Beaches Full Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

from €135
€128.25

5% off

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Guided tour
Transfers included
Meals included
  • With this cost-saving combo, get skip-the-line access to the Army Museum and go on a guided tour around the region of Normandy.
  • Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat and military coats at the Dôme des Invalides.
  • See the heroes of the Legion of Honor of France at The Museum of the Order of the Liberation and marvel at 500,000 artifacts at the Army Museum.
  • In a small group of 25 or fewer, tour the Colleville-sur-Mer Military Cemetery, a poignant reminder of the war's toll and its impact on the war.
  • Learn about the history of WW2 from your English-speaking guide, and enjoy cider tasting and a French lunch at a local farm.
  • With this cost-saving combo, get skip-the-line access to the Army Museum and go on a guided tour around the region of Normandy.
  • Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat and military coats at the Dôme des Invalides.
  • See the heroes of the Legion of Honor of France at The Museum of the Order of the Liberation and marvel at 500,000 artifacts at the Army Museum.
  • In a small group of 25 or fewer, tour the Colleville-sur-Mer Military Cemetery, a poignant reminder of the war's toll and its impact on the war.
  • Learn about the history of WW2 from your English-speaking guide, and enjoy cider tasting and a French lunch at a local farm.

Inclusions

Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée
  • Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
  • Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
  • Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral
  • Access to the Historial de Gaulle

Normandy D-Day Beaches Full-Day Trip

  • Normandy D-day beaches full-day tour
  • Round-trip transfers in AC coach
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Small groups of 25 people or fewer
  • Two-course meal
  • Cider tasting (not available on Sundays)

Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum

  • Guests entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.

Normandy D-Day beaches Full-Day Trip

  • Tip: Spend time walking along the beaches of Normandy, including Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword beaches
  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Army Museum Paris | Where French military history comes alive 

Paris's Army Museum (Musée de l'Armée) is one of the three largest arms museums in the world and home to one of the biggest military history and art collections on the planet. With over 500,000 objects on display, this museum is a treasure trove for anyone interested in military history. 

The Army Museum Paris is located inside the majestic complex of Les Invalides and access to it is included in the main entry ticket. Access to the Army Museum is included in all Les Invalides tickets.

Why visit the Army Museum Paris? 

  • History enthusiasts and anybody seeking a distinctive educational experience should not miss the Paris Army Museum, which features interactive displays, informative guides, and fascinating artifacts.
  • Every room in the Army Museum is devoted to a different period of French and European military history, making it a site full of memory and history. 
  • Over 500,000 objects from the Bronze Age to the present day are part of the museum's collection. The museum has a wide range of displays, such as armor, weaponry, uniforms, paintings, sculptures, and souvenirs.
  • The Army Museum often hosts temporary exhibitions that showcase various facets of military history, weapons, and uniforms in addition to its permanent holdings. 
  • Learn about the technological innovations, such as modern fighter jets and ancient siege engines, that have made the Paris Army a formidable force. 
  • The collection shows the evolution of military equipment from the 13th to the 17th century but don’t miss out on spotting Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal belongings.
  • The Army Museum was created in 1905 with the merger of the Artillery Museum and the Army History Museum.

Army Museum in a nut shell

Army Museum Paris

The Army Museum is one of the world’s largest military museums, located in the historic Les Invalides. It offers an unparalleled journey through France’s military history, spanning medieval battles to modern warfare.

Highlights: Napoleon’s artifacts, including personal items that shaped his legendary image.

What makes It unique?
Compared to other military museums, the Army Museum’s setting in Les Invalides, originally built by Louis XIV to honor war veterans, and the breadth of its collection makes it a truly standout attraction.

Fun facts:

  • The museum houses one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s bicorne hats, tilted sideways to make him instantly recognizable on the battlefield.
  • The museum’s Courtyard of Cannons displays one of the world’s oldest and most extensive artillery collections, with pieces dating back to the 17th century.

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What to see inside the Army Museum?

Paris Army Museum exterior with cannons and French flags

The Gallery of Battles

This grand 120-meter-long gallery is one of the museum's most iconic spaces, dedicated to France’s major military triumphs and challenges throughout history.

Highlights:

  • Large-scale paintings depicting battles like Austerlitz, Waterloo, and Verdun.
  • Portraits and accompanying artifacts that commemorate military leaders and key historical moments.
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris

The Department of Weapons and Armor

Enter one of the Army Museum's most popular areas and admire an amazing collection of armor, swords, shields, and other defensive and attack items.

Highlights:

  • Full-body armor that was designed for jousting and warfare.
  • Some standout pieces include armor made for ceremonial purposes, decorated horse armor, and the armor of royalty and noblemen.
Hounskull Bascinet - Paris Army Museum

The Royal Room

This room is dedicated to showcasing royal and ceremonial armor from France’s past, with a particular emphasis on the armor and regalia of French kings and nobility.

Highlights:

  • The Royal Room contains some of the most spectacular pieces of armor ever crafted for French royalty including the armor of King Louis XIV.
  • The Royal Room is rich with ceremonial armor designed for tournaments and state events, not just battle.
Paris Army Museum exterior with cannons and historical architecture.

The Medieval Room

This room showcases the evolution of armor, weaponry, and battle tactics during the medieval period, covering key conflicts such as the Hundred Years' War and the Crusades.

Highlights:

  • The room contains an impressive collection of medieval armor, including full suits of plate armor worn by knights during the 12th to 15th centuries.
  • The Medieval Room contains a wide range of medieval weapons, including swords, spears, axes, crossbows, and maces.
Paris Army Museum

Hall of the Great War (WWI)

This room focuses on the First World War (1914-1918), exploring its historical, military, and human dimensions through an impressive collection of artifacts, weapons, and multimedia displays.

Highlights:

  • The Hall of the Great War houses an extensive collection of weapons used during World War, including but not limited to Rifles, machine guns, and bayonets.
  • One of the most powerful parts of the exhibition is its representation of trench warfare, which dominated much of the fighting on the Western Front.
World War II artifacts display in Army Museum Paris Hall.

World War II Hall

The World War II Hall exhibition presents the war's global impact with a particular focus on France's involvement, its experiences during the occupation, the Resistance movement, and the eventual liberation.

Highlights:

  • The exhibition includes photographs, posters, and propaganda materials that depict the chaos and shock of the German Blitzkrieg.
  • The Resistance movement is a key focus of the exhibition. It showcases the bravery of those who fought against Nazi occupation in France, often at great personal risk.
Hall of Military Innovation exhibits at Army Museum Paris with historical artifacts.

Hall of Military Innovation

The Hall of Military Innovation (Salle de l'Innovation Militaire) focuses on the technological advancements and military innovations that have shaped modern warfare, particularly from the 19th century to the present day.

Highlights:

  • Key displays showcase how weapons evolved from muskets and rifles in the 19th century to the advanced firearms, artillery, and missile systems of the 21st century.
  • The museum displays examples of early tanks like the Renault FT, which was one of the first fully rotational turret tanks used during WWI, as well as later models like World War II-era tanks and modern armored vehicles.
Army Museum Paris Underground Command Center with historical military artifacts displayed.

Underground Command Center

It is a part of the museum's offerings that allows visitors to explore a key piece of military history related to World War II and the German occupation of Paris.

Highlights:

  • The Underground Command Center was originally part of the French military headquarters during the early part of World War II and the German occupation of Paris (1940-1944).
  • During the Nazi occupation, the underground center was used by key figures in the French Resistance to direct covert operations and share intelligence with the Allies.

The Army Museum and the role it plays

Couple exploring Invalides Napoleon's Tomb

Historical significance

The Army Museum at Les Invalides in Paris is not only one of the most important military museums in the world, but it is also a place of profound historical and cultural significance. It serves as both a repository of France’s military heritage and a symbol of its national identity, offering insight into the evolution of warfare, the personal sacrifices made during conflicts, and the rich history of the French military. 

The Army Museum plays an essential role in the construction and perpetuation of French national identity, especially the country's enduring respect for its military traditions. Throughout French history, the military has been a major unifying force, representing ideals of patriotism, honor, and sacrifice. 

The museum’s vast collection of military artifacts, including weapons, armor, tanks, and airplanes, also reflects the technological evolution of warfare. It chronicles the advancements in military technology, from the medieval period (with armor and weaponry) to the industrial era (with artillery, tanks, and airplanes), and the modern era (with nuclear weapons and cyber warfare).

Invalides Courtyard

Cultural signifiance

While the museum’s displays are undoubtedly focused on military achievements and strategies, there is also a strong emphasis on the human cost of war. The Hall of the Great War (WWI) and the World War II Hall are particularly poignant in depicting the loss of life, the trauma of soldiers, and the resilience of civilians.

While the museum is primarily dedicated to France's military history, it also places France within a larger global context. The museum’s collection of foreign military artifacts, such as the American and British military collections, reflects the interconnectedness of global conflicts.

As a national institution, the Musée de l'Armée serves as a vital educational tool for both French citizens and international visitors. It provides access to the history of warfare, military strategy, and the impact of conflict on the world through immersive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and guided tours.

Frequently asked questions about the Army Museum

Do I get access to the Army Museum with any type of ticket?

With a ticket to the complex of Les Invalides, you will get access to the Army Museum as well.

Can I explore the Army Museum without visiting other parts of Les Invalides?

Choose the part of Les Invalides you wish to visit and create your own itinerary.

Is the museum just about the military?

Not exactly. While it’s primarily focused on military history, the museum also delves into art, culture, and the evolution of warfare. It’s a mix of history, storytelling, and some jaw-dropping artifacts.

How much time do I need to cover the Army Museum?

You can take up to 2 to 3 hours to see the entire Army Museum. 

What are the timings of the Army Museum?

The Army Museum is open every day from 10am to 6pm. There is a late opening on the 1st Friday of every month from 6pm to 10pm.

Are there any "hidden treasures" in the museum?

Definitely! One of the coolest hidden gems is Napoleon's private sword, which is displayed in a specially curated case. There's also a historic tank on display from WWI. Keep your eyes peeled for these fascinating pieces!

Are there activities or exhibits geared toward kids at the Army Museum?

The Army Museum offers interactive displays and educational workshops for children. There are also family-friendly guides and multimedia exhibits that make the history more engaging for younger visitors.

I have only an hour, which galleries do I start with?

If you only have an hour, start with the Napoleon Hall (for its iconic connection to French history) and the Hall of the Great War (WWI) for a powerful, immersive experience.