Invalides - Paris Army Museum Tickets
Paris Army Museum, housed in the historic Les Invalides complex, offers a captivating journey through France's military history. Discover artifacts, weaponry, a vast collection of uniforms, and even Napoleon's tomb! A must-visit for those interested in military heritage and strategy.Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Enjoy priority access to one of the 5 most visited museums in France, with over 1.2 million visitors in 2023, which houses the 3rd largest collection of military objects and art in the world.
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Discover the astonishing collection of French military treasures from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.
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Relive the political, military, social, and industrial history of France with several exhibitions in various themed rooms, putting you in the heart of the historical action!
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Explore the Cathedral of Saint-Louis and the Dôme des Invalides church that contains tombs of France's war heroes, including Napolean Bonaparte
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For an enhanced experience, choose to visit the Army Museum by night on the first Friday of every month and enhance your experience with a digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.
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Enjoy priority access to one of the 5 most visited museums in France, with over 1.2 million visitors in 2023, which houses the 3rd largest collection of military objects and art in the world.
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Discover the astonishing collection of French military treasures from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.
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Relive the political, military, social, and industrial history of France with several exhibitions in various themed rooms, putting you in the heart of the historical action!
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Explore the Cathedral of Saint-Louis and the Dôme des Invalides church that contains tombs of France's war heroes, including Napolean Bonaparte
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For an enhanced experience, choose to visit the Army Museum by night on the first Friday of every month and enhance your experience with a digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.
Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket
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Reignite your love for history with an immersive light and sound show inside the iconic Dôme des Invalides, after the sun goes down.
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Get a fresh perspective of the Dôme's architecture, from Napoleon's tomb to the 90m high vaulted ceiling, all under a new light!
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Included in your package is a 50-minute Aura show, an original creation that combines orchestral music and video mapping for a truly unique experience.
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Fun fact: The golden dome that defines the Parisian landscape was regilded in the 1980s using a whopping 12 kg of gold!
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Reignite your love for history with an immersive light and sound show inside the iconic Dôme des Invalides, after the sun goes down.
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Get a fresh perspective of the Dôme's architecture, from Napoleon's tomb to the 90m high vaulted ceiling, all under a new light!
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Included in your package is a 50-minute Aura show, an original creation that combines orchestral music and video mapping for a truly unique experience.
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Fun fact: The golden dome that defines the Parisian landscape was regilded in the 1980s using a whopping 12 kg of gold!
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Tickets + Seine River Cruise
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Get the best of both worlds with this combo ticket, offering a deep dive into vibrant French military history at the Army Museum and a relaxing Seine River Cruise.
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Marvel at the Army Museum's vast collection, spanning from antiquity to the 20th century, and stand in awe of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, enshrined under a golden dome.
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Enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise, offering panoramic views of Paris' iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame de Paris.
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Make the most of your cruise with an informative audio guide available in 14 languages, providing fascinating facts about the City of Lights' renowned attractions.
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Fun fact: The golden dome of Invalides is covered in real gold. The dome was re-gilded in 1989, using 12 kilograms of gold leaf.
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Get the best of both worlds with this combo ticket, offering a deep dive into vibrant French military history at the Army Museum and a relaxing Seine River Cruise.
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Marvel at the Army Museum's vast collection, spanning from antiquity to the 20th century, and stand in awe of the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, enshrined under a golden dome.
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Enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise, offering panoramic views of Paris' iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre-Dame de Paris.
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Make the most of your cruise with an informative audio guide available in 14 languages, providing fascinating facts about the City of Lights' renowned attractions.
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Fun fact: The golden dome of Invalides is covered in real gold. The dome was re-gilded in 1989, using 12 kilograms of gold leaf.
Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb Guided Tour
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Embark on an insightful semi-private tour of The Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, stepping into French military history.
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Offering a unique blend of historical intrigue and expert-guided storytelling, this tour outshines others with its rich, immersive narrative.
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Enjoy seamless exploration with reserved access tickets and gain deep insights from an expert guide about the resilience of the French in WWII.
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Not just a museum visit, you’ll also witness Napoleon's final resting place, a grand spectacle within the gilded Dôme des Invalides.
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Did you know? Napoleon's body was returned to France 19 years post his death, initially buried in St. Helena where he passed away in exile.
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Embark on an insightful semi-private tour of The Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, stepping into French military history.
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Offering a unique blend of historical intrigue and expert-guided storytelling, this tour outshines others with its rich, immersive narrative.
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Enjoy seamless exploration with reserved access tickets and gain deep insights from an expert guide about the resilience of the French in WWII.
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Not just a museum visit, you’ll also witness Napoleon's final resting place, a grand spectacle within the gilded Dôme des Invalides.
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Did you know? Napoleon's body was returned to France 19 years post his death, initially buried in St. Helena where he passed away in exile.
Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Visit Hôtel National des Invalides, home to the Army museum and Napoleon's Tomb, and explore 500,000+ artifacts from the Middle Ages to today at your own pace.
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Along with skip-the-line access, visit the Dôme des Invalides, the tallest church in Paris, which is also the final resting place of Napoleon.
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Tour the Rodin Museum with skip-the-line access, a museum primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.
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Explore 25,000 photos, 7,000 collected by Rodin, and admire Van Gogh's "Pere Tanguy" and Renoir's "Nude in the Sunlight.
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Did you know? During World War II, Les Invalides was used as a weapons and munitions factory by the German army.
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Visit Hôtel National des Invalides, home to the Army museum and Napoleon's Tomb, and explore 500,000+ artifacts from the Middle Ages to today at your own pace.
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Along with skip-the-line access, visit the Dôme des Invalides, the tallest church in Paris, which is also the final resting place of Napoleon.
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Tour the Rodin Museum with skip-the-line access, a museum primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.
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Explore 25,000 photos, 7,000 collected by Rodin, and admire Van Gogh's "Pere Tanguy" and Renoir's "Nude in the Sunlight.
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Did you know? During World War II, Les Invalides was used as a weapons and munitions factory by the German army.
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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
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Discover the Invalides, the most emblematic military monument in Paris, with a skip-the-line ticket to the Army Museum and Napoleon I’s tomb.
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Dive into the 3rd largest collection of military art & objects in the world. Visit the World Wars departments at your own pace and re-live the historical turning point of D-Day.
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Explore the World War II sections and relive, particularly, the historic turning point of D-Day.
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Did you know? The total number of casualties for the entire Normandy campaign, which lasted from June to August 1944, is estimated at over 425,000 Allied and German troops
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Discover the Invalides, the most emblematic military monument in Paris, with a skip-the-line ticket to the Army Museum and Napoleon I’s tomb.
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Dive into the 3rd largest collection of military art & objects in the world. Visit the World Wars departments at your own pace and re-live the historical turning point of D-Day.
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Explore the World War II sections and relive, particularly, the historic turning point of D-Day.
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Did you know? The total number of casualties for the entire Normandy campaign, which lasted from June to August 1944, is estimated at over 425,000 Allied and German troops
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Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Explore the Army Museum at Hôtel National des Invalides with skip-the-line entry, featuring over 500,000 artifacts from the Middle Ages.
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The Dôme des Invalides is Paris's tallest church, and serves as the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte — definitely not to be missed!
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Experience the Aura show, transforming the Dôme into a light and sound canvas – a 50-minute multisensory adventure.
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Watch in awe as lights, sound systems, and special effects illuminate the Dôme to reveal Napoleon I's tomb and the decorative paintings on the ceiling in a new light.
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Fun fact: The dome of the Les Invalides was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who also designed the Palace of Versailles.
More details
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Explore the Army Museum at Hôtel National des Invalides with skip-the-line entry, featuring over 500,000 artifacts from the Middle Ages.
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The Dôme des Invalides is Paris's tallest church, and serves as the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte — definitely not to be missed!
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Experience the Aura show, transforming the Dôme into a light and sound canvas – a 50-minute multisensory adventure.
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Watch in awe as lights, sound systems, and special effects illuminate the Dôme to reveal Napoleon I's tomb and the decorative paintings on the ceiling in a new light.
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Fun fact: The dome of the Les Invalides was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who also designed the Palace of Versailles.
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Napoleon Dome of the Invalides Semi-Private Small Group Guided Tour
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On a small group semi-private tour consisting of fewer than 8 participants, explore Dome of the Invalides with an expert English-speaking guide.
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Go into Tomb and see the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte, along with a tribute to the man who played a significant role in the French Revolution.
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Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat, military coats, and other personal belongings.
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Explore the exhibits featuring maps, medals, and sculptures depicting the D-Day Landings in Normandy and the Liberation of Paris in 1944.
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Fun fact: Napoleon's bicorne hat, with its two-pointed design, symbolized his authority. Worn with one point forward and one backward, it's iconic of his image.
More details
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On a small group semi-private tour consisting of fewer than 8 participants, explore Dome of the Invalides with an expert English-speaking guide.
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Go into Tomb and see the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte, along with a tribute to the man who played a significant role in the French Revolution.
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Get up close to see uniforms worn by Napoleon Bonaparte himself, including his iconic bicorne hat, military coats, and other personal belongings.
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Explore the exhibits featuring maps, medals, and sculptures depicting the D-Day Landings in Normandy and the Liberation of Paris in 1944.
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Fun fact: Napoleon's bicorne hat, with its two-pointed design, symbolized his authority. Worn with one point forward and one backward, it's iconic of his image.
Pro tips to help you make a pick
Pick the skip-the-line tickets to avoid long queues, especially during peak hours. While they can save you up to an hour, please remember that you'll still need to go through security checks, which might add a short wait.
Sure, while you can explore Les Invalides on your own, a guided tour will bring the history to life with fascinating stories and insights you might miss otherwise. It's a great way to make the most of your visit!
Not sure when you'll visit? No worries! Some tickets are super flexible, letting you visit anytime before June 2025. Plan your trip at your own pace!
Unfortunately, Napoleon's Tomb isn't wheelchair or stroller friendly due to the stairs. But don't worry, you can still explore other fascinating parts of the Army Museum, which are accessible.
About Army Museum
Stepping into the Paris Army Museum is like opening a historical tome, where the pages are lined with France's military past. Housed in the stately Les Invalides, it offers a unique lens into the nation's martial legacy through its vast collections of over 500,000 artifacts. Explore this museum at your leisurely pace!
The Netflix series "Emily in Paris" and the James Bond film "A View to a Kill" have been filmed in Les Invalides
Every day at 8am, the French national flag is hoisted and lowered from the top of Les Invalides' dome.
In World War II, the Hôtel des Invalides complex, covertly sheltered Allied pilots and played a crucial yet hidden role in the war effort.
The museum showcases an array of military miniatures, featuring a meticulously crafted model of the Battle of Waterloo, a masterpiece completed over 15 years. Every day at 8am, the French national flag is hoisted and lowered from the top of Les Invalides' dome.
The Paris Army Museum's diverse exhibits include a historic collection of cars and planes, such as a 1905 Renault and a WWII-era Spitfire, enriching its array of displays.In World War II, the Hôtel des Invalides complex, which houses the museum, covertly sheltered Allied pilots and played a crucial yet hidden role in the war effort.
Why visit Army Museum?
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Plan your visit
North Entrance
You can find the North Entrance at 129 rue Grenelle (esplanade des Invalides).
South Entrance
The South Entrance is located at Place Vauban.
- Closed On: 1 January, 1 May, and 25 December
- Last Entry: The museum closes 30 minutes before the Les Invalides closing time.
The Paris Army Museum has cloakroom available at the ticket desk near the Place Vauban entrance.
Toilets are available throughout the premises, and are also accessible for people with restricted mobility.
The Paris Army Museum has a gift shop near the Place Vauban entrance, and it has a wide selection of books and guides and books about the Army Museum's collections and military history, postcards, and other related objects.
The museum houses a restaurant and a tea room on its premises.
A cash machine is conveniently located in the hall near the ticket desk on the Place Vauban side.
You can borrow a digital guide for €5 that will enhance your visit.
You can borrow a wheelchair from the front desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides after providing proof of identity.
The Paris Army Museum is accessible for individuals on wheelchair.
Strollers are allowed inside the museum premises.
While pets are generally not allowed inside museums, you can still bring service animals to the Paris Army Museum.
There are several lifts installed throughout the museum for easier access.