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Highlights
- Access the entire Invalides complex with one ticket, including the Army Museum, Napoleon’s tomb, Dôme des Invalides, Saint-Louis Cathedral, Museum of Relief Maps, and Museum of the Order of Liberation.
- Save time with skip-the-line entry and explore one of Paris’s most prestigious monuments at your own pace.
- Discover 500,000+ artifacts across permanent collections, artillery displays, interactive digital exhibits, and temporary exhibitions on French military history.
- Upgrade your visit with a multilingual audio guide, an expert-led guided tour, or a combo ticket with a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise.
Your Experience
Welcome to the iconic Les Invalides complex in Paris, where you can skip-the-line entry and explore Napoleon’s Tomb alongside the Army Museum. This self-guided tour allows for an unhurried exploration of this historic site.
Getting Started with Your Visit
Your journey begins at the main entrance to Les Invalides. Here, your ticket is validated, followed by a brief security check that grants you access to explore independently within the museum complex.
Highlights and Features of Les Invalides
The Historical Significance of Les Invalides
Inaugurated in the 17th century under Louis XIV's reign, this landmark is renowned for its extensive military history collection. It also features the Dome Church, which houses Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb.
Key Attractions and Features to Discover
- Napoleon’s Tomb in the Dome Church: Witness the resting place of Napoleon beneath the gilded Dome, a Parisian architectural marvel since 1861.
- Musée de l’Armée: Explore over half a million artifacts including swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, and personal items that span from the Middle Ages to modern times.
- Interactive Digital Experiences: Engage with digital exhibits showcasing pivotal battles and moments in French military history.
- Museum of Plans-Reliefs & Museum of l’Ordre de la Libération: Discover additional museums within the complex, featuring historic models and narratives from World War II's liberation efforts.
- Family Activities on Weekends: Children can participate in special activities available for purchase on-site, ensuring an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
Optional Upgrades to Enhance Your Visit
- Night-time Access: Experience the museum after hours with a quieter and more intimate atmosphere.
- Multilingual Audio Guide: Deepen your understanding of exhibits through an audio guide available in several languages, offering detailed commentary on your own schedule.
- Semi-private Guided Tour: Join a smaller group tour with up to 8 participants for personalized insights and expert guidance from your dedicated guide.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Napoleon's Tomb & the Army Museum at Les Invalides with skip-the-line access
- Use of Dôme des Invalides and entry to Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb for a distinct experience
- Features admission to both the Museum of Relief Maps and the Liberation Order Museum
- Access includes Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) & Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral
- Skip-the-line ticket allows night access to Army Museum at Les Invalides (as per option selected)
- Multilingual digital audio guide for an enhanced visit experience (as per option selected)
- Guided tour with a small group of up to 8 people, offering personalized insights (as option selected)
- Individual Costs
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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Booking FAQs
Bring a valid photo ID for entry and to collect any access passes if required.
Keep your ticket with you until the end of your visit, as you may be asked to show it to enter different parts of the site.
Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museum. There are no lockers available for storage.
Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition spaces.
Flash photography, tripods, and filming equipment are not permitted inside the museum.
Visitors with motor disabilities can enter through 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.
The museum is free for visitors under 18 and for EU citizens under 26, but a ticket or access pass must be collected on-site before entry.
Cloakrooms are available for small items.
The museum is closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.
The tills close 30 minutes before the museum closes; plan your visit accordingly.
Access to the site is from the Esplanade des Invalides (10am to 6pm) and from Place Vauban (2pm to 6pm).
Family activities are available on weekends at 11am and 2:30pm in French, with tickets for children available on-site and subject to availability.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry or tour start time.
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