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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 of Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Armour suits exhibited at 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
Visitors near Napoleon's Tomb Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Army soldiers uniforms display in The Army Museum
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Visitors at Exhibition Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Exhibition Invalides - Paris Army Museum
scale models at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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
Flexible duration
Mobile Ticket
Audio Guide
  • 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
Tickets for Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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50 minutes
Mobile Ticket
  • 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
Dome des Invalides in Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Tomb of Napoleon
Armour suits exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
View of the museum Orsay and Pond Royal from Seine river
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Invalides Courtyard
Couple exploring Invalides Napoleon's Tomb
Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
World War 2 Weaponry exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Seine River cruise with view of Eiffel Tower and Parisian architecture
Free Cancellation
3 hours
Mobile Ticket
1 more
  • 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
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard of Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Rodin Museum Skip the Line Tickets & Sculptures Garden
Rodin Museum Garden
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Armour suits exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Sculpture in Rodin Museum Garden
Rodin Museum sculpture gallery in Paris showcasing famous works.
Rodin Museum sculpture gallery in Paris showcasing famous artworks.
Tourists exploring The Gate of Hell of the Rodin museum
Rodin Museum garden with sculptures in Paris, France.
Extended Validity
Instant Confirmation
Flexible duration
1 more
  • 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.

from €30
€28.50

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People at the Invalides Courtyard
English speaking guide giving information to tourists inside Les Invalides
Armour suits exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Dome des Invalides in Paris
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors near Napoleon's Tomb Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Cannon displayed at Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Cannons displayed at Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
View of Motorbike used in World war 2 inside Invalides Museum
World War 2 Weaponry exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Painting of Napolean Bonaparte
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
2 hours
2 more
  • 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.

More details

  • 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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€132.50
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
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
The Dome during Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Paris street view and Invalides museum of Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Tickets for Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Instant Confirmation
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.

More details

  • 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.

from €40
€38

5% off

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