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In 1815, after Napoleon’s abdication, over 5,000 survivors of the Great Army were listed there. Napoleon inspected the place and visited his men in 1808, 1813 and 1815. The chapel of the Invalides was built at the end of the 17th century by Jules-Hardouin Mansart and contains Napoleon’s tomb.
The Dôme des Invalides, which contains Napoleon I’s tomb, is the emblem of the Hôtel National des Invalides and an unmissable monument in the Parisian landscape. Hear its story and learn about its role throughout the centuries, from its creation to the present day.
Relevant and impressive. The Hôtel des Invalides is one of the most important monuments in Paris, not only because of the art work it houses and its beautiful golden dome, but because it is a decisive part of the French Armed Forces and it is the burial site of Napoleon I.
Les Invalides in Paris ( Hôtel National des Invalides) is a palace ordered to be built in 1670 by King Louis XIV to house soldiers wounded in war and invalid veterans, as thanks for disposing of their lives at the service of the monarchy.
Paris Planning Guides. Originally a home for retired soldiers, Les Invalides in Paris is today a military museum, a monument to French history, and the tomb of Napoloen. Discover the keys to this landmark and the best ways to visit.
Les Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris is a large complex of buildings with a very interesting permanent resident: the French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. His body lies in an elaborate monument surrounded by reliefs of his accomplishments.
Hôtel national des Invalides 129, rue de Grenelle 75007 Paris Tél. : +33 (0)1 44 42 38 77. Access map The Museum Open the sub menu The Museum Ticket office; Museum areas; Interactive map; Loans; Professionals Open the sub menu Professionals ...
