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The former 'Royal Chapel' is now a mausoleum and it's here Napoleon Bonaparte's remains were interned in 1861. In order to accommodate the tomb, architect Louis Visconti had to redesign the high altar of the domed church.
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Napoleon’s Tomb tickets
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- 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.
- Experience Paris in a unique way – walk through military history and enjoy a scenic river cruise, all in one ticket.
- Discover the heart of French military history with a visit to Les Invalides, home to the majestic tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte and a stunning collection of war artifacts.
- Marvel at the golden dome of Les Invalides – an epitome of French Baroque grandeur. It's not just a building but a symbol of the city's rich architectural heritage.
- Enjoy a relaxing Seine River Cruise! Admire the city's iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum while learning exciting facts from a multi-lingual audio guide.
- Benefit from a multi-lingual audio guide during your river cruise, adding an informative layer to your sightseeing that helps you understand Paris better.
- Experience Paris in a unique way – walk through military history and enjoy a scenic river cruise, all in one ticket.
- Discover the heart of French military history with a visit to Les Invalides, home to the majestic tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte and a stunning collection of war artifacts.
- Marvel at the golden dome of Les Invalides – an epitome of French Baroque grandeur. It's not just a building but a symbol of the city's rich architectural heritage.
- Enjoy a relaxing Seine River Cruise! Admire the city's iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum while learning exciting facts from a multi-lingual audio guide.
- Benefit from a multi-lingual audio guide during your river cruise, adding an informative layer to your sightseeing that helps you understand Paris better.
Inclusions
Invalides Amry Museum
- Entry to the Army Museum
- Access to Napoleon’s Tomb
Seine River Cruise
- 1-hour Seine River cruise
- Audio guide in 14 languages
- Tip: Look for the statue of Napoleon in his characteristic hat and hand-in-waistcoat pose at Invalides.
- Click here to view the cruise route.
- Keep in mind that large bags are not allowed on this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- 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.
- 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 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Tickets
Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
from €30
€28.50
5% off
- 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 3 November, 2025.
- These tickets are valid until 3 November, 2025.
Combos
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
- 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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Why visit Napoleon’s Tomb in Dôme des Invalides?
Les Invalides stands as a testament to France’s enduring military legacy. A prominent sight in the Parisian landscape thanks to its famous Dome, the Hôtel National des Invalides is an exceptional army museum. Some say the tomb is a highlight of every trip to Paris and worth visiting even if you only have a few minutes.
Must-see highlights
The 107-meter high (351 ft) gold gilded dome catches your eye not only when inside the complex of Les Invalides but also can be seen standing tall in the Parisian skyline. The Dôme des Invalides is also home to Napoleon I's tomb.
Current use
The Dôme des Invalides was initially built as a Royal Chapel ordered by Louis XIV but was soon converted into a resting place for France’s military heroes by Napoleon Bonaparte. It’s here Napoleon Bonaparte's remains were interned in 1861.
Unique facts
- The tomb, with its red porphyry sarcophagus and five nested coffins, was designed by the Italian-born architect Louis-Tullius-Joachim Visconti and not completed until 1861, some 40 years after Napoleon's death.
- The Dôme des Invalides inspired the Capitol Building in the United States.
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- 1677: Under the authority of Louis XIV, the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart had the Invalides' royal chapel built.
- 1706: During Louis XIV's reign, the Dôme des Invalides opened its doors and served as the magnificent backdrop for important moments in French history.
- 1789: It hosted royal Masses during the reign of Louis XIV and was the Temple of Mars during the French Revolution.
- 1800: Napoleon I decided to place Turenne's tomb there and turned the building into a pantheon of military glories.
- 1861: The body of Emperor Napoleon I was finally laid to rest here.
- 1939: The site was turned into a barracks by the occupying force, but the Morin family, who lived on the premises, secretly sheltered Allied pilots there for three years during the Second World War.
- Present day: It not only houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte but also Vauban's mausoleum, the graves of Napoleon II (also known as "The Eaglet"), Joseph and Jérôme Bonaparte, the Generals Bertrand and Duroc, and the famous Marshals Foch and Lyautey.
- The Dôme is one of the best examples of French classical architecture. It is located in the center of the Hôtel National des Invalides, a historic complex and centuries-old institution. Its clean lines, harmonic center design, and 12-kilogram gold dome showcase the creativity of its architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansart.
- The Dôme at the Hôtel National des Invalides was the tallest building in Paris for almost two centuries until the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889. Visible from miles around at 107 meters tall, the monument stands out on the Paris skyline, with its golden dome brightening up the City of Lights day and night.
- The best time to visit is between June and October when the weather is ideal for sightseeing. You can also try to visit early in the day to avoid crowds.
- Some say the best place to take photos at Napoleon's tomb is from the balcony of the Army Museum, which allows you to view the tomb while bowing your head to the emperor.
Frequently asked questions about Dôme des Invalides
Do I get access to the Dôme des Invalides with any type of ticket?
If you have a ticket to Les Invalides, you are free to explore the entire complex including Dôme des Invalides.
How much time do I need to cover Dôme des Invalides?
You can take up to 1 hour to see the entire Dôme des Invalides.
Do I need to buy a separate ticket for the Immersive Experience?
Yes, the immersive experience takes place at night and a separate ticket would have to be purchased which grants you access only during the experience.
What are the timings of Dôme des Invalides?
The Dôme des Invalides is open every day from 10am to 6pm. There is a late opening on the 1st Friday of every month from 6pm to 10pm.
What is the significance of the giant cannon inside the Dôme?
It’s not just for decoration! The cannon inside the Dôme marks the military importance of the monument. You’ll find military artifacts scattered around the tomb that give you a glimpse into the history of warfare.
Does the Dôme ever look different at night?
Yes! When the sun goes down, the Dôme des Invalides is illuminated with golden lights, making it look even more majestic.