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Tomb of Napoleon

Napoleon's Tomb, located in the Dôme des Invalides, is a grand and iconic resting place for the French emperor. The tomb, made of red quartzite and surrounded by a monumental sarcophagus, is set beneath a stunning golden dome. It is part of a larger military complex that honors Napoleon’s legacy and is a symbol of his historical significance. The tomb's imposing and dramatic design makes it on...

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Tomb of Napoleon
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.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum exhibition.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, with scale models display.
Courtyard of Invalides - Paris Army Museum at night
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Notre Dame de Paris with cruise ship on Seine river at night in Paris
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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.

  • Discover the astonishing collection of French military treasures from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.

  • 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!

  • Explore the Cathedral of Saint-Louis and the Dôme des Invalides church that contains tombs of France's war heroes, including Napolean Bonaparte

  • 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.

  • Discover the astonishing collection of French military treasures from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.

  • 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!

  • Explore the Cathedral of Saint-Louis and the Dôme des Invalides church that contains tombs of France's war heroes, including Napolean Bonaparte

  • 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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€12
 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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  • Reignite your love for history with an immersive light and sound show inside the iconic Dôme des Invalides, after the sun goes down.

  • Get a fresh perspective of the Dôme's architecture, from Napoleon's tomb to the 90m high vaulted ceiling, all under a new light!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Get a fresh perspective of the Dôme's architecture, from Napoleon's tomb to the 90m high vaulted ceiling, all under a new light!

  • 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.

  • 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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€24
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
Rodin Museum sculpture gallery in Paris showcasing famous works.
Tourists viewing The Kiss sculpture at Rodin Museum, Paris.
Tourists exploring The Gate of Hell of the Rodin museum
Rodin Museum garden with sculptures in Paris, France.
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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.

  • 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.

  • Tour the Rodin Museum with skip-the-line access, a museum primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.

  • Explore 25,000 photos, 7,000 collected by Rodin, and admire Van Gogh's "Pere Tanguy" and Renoir's "Nude in the Sunlight.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tour the Rodin Museum with skip-the-line access, a museum primarily dedicated to the works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.

  • Explore 25,000 photos, 7,000 collected by Rodin, and admire Van Gogh's "Pere Tanguy" and Renoir's "Nude in the Sunlight.

  • 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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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.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Notre Dame de Paris with cruise ship on Seine river at night in Paris
Seine River cruise boat passing by the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
View of the Seine River from a sightseeing cruise, with the Eiffel Tower in the background, part of the combo Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden Skip-the-Line Tickets and 1-Hour Seine River Sightseeing Cruise in Paris
Seine River cruise boat near Eiffel Tower, Paris, offering 1-hour sightseeing experience.
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  • Skip the long queues at the Army Museum, renowned for housing the largest collection of French weaponry.

  • Visit Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb in the Dome Church and browse personal artifacts and weaponry of prominent French figures.

  • Take a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower, passing iconic landmarks like Notre Dame and The Louvre.

  • Audio guides, available in 14 languages, share historical insights and fascinating stories about the landmarks along the way.

  • The Army Museum and cruise boarding point are just 1.7 km apart—explore both in one day or on separate days. Cruise tickets remain valid for one month from purchase.

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  • Skip the long queues at the Army Museum, renowned for housing the largest collection of French weaponry.

  • Visit Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb in the Dome Church and browse personal artifacts and weaponry of prominent French figures.

  • Take a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise from the Eiffel Tower, passing iconic landmarks like Notre Dame and The Louvre.

  • Audio guides, available in 14 languages, share historical insights and fascinating stories about the landmarks along the way.

  • The Army Museum and cruise boarding point are just 1.7 km apart—explore both in one day or on separate days. Cruise tickets remain valid for one month from purchase.

from €32.90
€31.26

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Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience
Courtyard of Army Museum in Paris with view of Napoleon's Tomb and historical architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
The Dome during Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Invalides museum dome with Paris street view in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Tickets for Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • Explore the Army Museum at Hôtel National des Invalides with skip-the-line entry, featuring over 500,000 artifacts from the Middle Ages.

  • The Dôme des Invalides is Paris's tallest church, and serves as the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte — definitely not to be missed!

  • Experience the Aura show, transforming the Dôme into a light and sound canvas – a 50-minute multisensory adventure.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Explore the Army Museum at Hôtel National des Invalides with skip-the-line entry, featuring over 500,000 artifacts from the Middle Ages.

  • The Dôme des Invalides is Paris's tallest church, and serves as the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte — definitely not to be missed!

  • Experience the Aura show, transforming the Dôme into a light and sound canvas – a 50-minute multisensory adventure.

  • 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.

  • 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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dome des invalides and seine river cruise
Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb at Les Invalides, Paris, featuring ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Seine River cruise with view of Musée d'Orsay and Pont Royal in Paris.
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Invalides Courtyard with Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum, Paris.
Couple visiting Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides in Paris, France.
Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Visitors exploring World War 2 weaponry display at Army Museum, Paris.
Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower and Parisian architecture in view.
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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€39.90
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
Cannons displayed at Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
View of Motorbike used in World war 2 inside Invalides Museum
Visitors exploring World War 2 weaponry display at Army Museum, Paris.
Painting of Napolean Bonaparte
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  • Embark on an insightful semi-private tour of The Invalides and Napoleon’s Tomb, stepping into French military history.

  • Offering a unique blend of historical intrigue and expert-guided storytelling, this tour outshines others with its rich, immersive narrative.

  • Enjoy seamless exploration with reserved access tickets and gain deep insights from an expert guide about the resilience of the French in WWII.

  • Not just a museum visit, you’ll also witness Napoleon's final resting place, a grand spectacle within the gilded Dôme des Invalides.

  • 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.

  • Offering a unique blend of historical intrigue and expert-guided storytelling, this tour outshines others with its rich, immersive narrative.

  • Enjoy seamless exploration with reserved access tickets and gain deep insights from an expert guide about the resilience of the French in WWII.

  • Not just a museum visit, you’ll also witness Napoleon's final resting place, a grand spectacle within the gilded Dôme des Invalides.

  • 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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