Discovery Tours of the Army Museum Guided tour
Hôtel National des Invalides - Duration 1h45
Discover your Guided tour
This guided tour will help you discover one of the most prestigious monuments of Paris at the heart of the city, specially known as the location of Napoleon’s Tomb.
The Hotel des Invalides was founded by Louis XIV to accommodate the veterans and wounded soldiers. Today it hosts one of the largest collections of weapons and armory in the world dating from ancient times to the present day.
Led by a guide, you will discover the history and the architecture of this emblematic and historical place for France. You will see, for example, one of the most beautiful pieces of the 16th century collection: the armor of François 1er, weighing more than 30 kilos (!). Your guide will also show you the famous painting of Napoleon by French painter Ingres, which shows the Emperor Napoleon 1st in coronation costume on the imperial throne.
Then you will have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Louis, which was originally the soldiers’ church and is connected directly to the Dome of Invalides. There, under the Dome, you will be able to contemplate the impressive Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte and the guide will tell you all about the legends surrounding the death of the Emperor in 1821 in Sainte-Hélène.
For your visit's comfort, your ticket includes the access to collections and temporary exhibitions. It will allow you to continue your exploration of the Musée de l'Armée in complete freedom at the end of your guided tour.
The Hotel des Invalides was founded by Louis XIV to accommodate the veterans and wounded soldiers. Today it hosts one of the largest collections of weapons and armory in the world dating from ancient times to the present day.
Led by a guide, you will discover the history and the architecture of this emblematic and historical place for France. You will see, for example, one of the most beautiful pieces of the 16th century collection: the armor of François 1er, weighing more than 30 kilos (!). Your guide will also show you the famous painting of Napoleon by French painter Ingres, which shows the Emperor Napoleon 1st in coronation costume on the imperial throne.
Then you will have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Cathedral of Saint-Louis, which was originally the soldiers’ church and is connected directly to the Dome of Invalides. There, under the Dome, you will be able to contemplate the impressive Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte and the guide will tell you all about the legends surrounding the death of the Emperor in 1821 in Sainte-Hélène.
For your visit's comfort, your ticket includes the access to collections and temporary exhibitions. It will allow you to continue your exploration of the Musée de l'Armée in complete freedom at the end of your guided tour.
Useful information
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (including tour and audiophone equipment)
- Meeting point: in front of the north reception of the museum (Access : 129 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris). Warning: work in progress, your guide will be waiting for you on the porch.
- Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the visit in order to pass the security check and be on time for the visit. No latecomers will be accepted.
- Meeting point: in front of the north reception of the museum (Access : 129 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris). Warning: work in progress, your guide will be waiting for you on the porch.
- Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the visit in order to pass the security check and be on time for the visit. No latecomers will be accepted.
- PMR Access
- Coffea or/and restaurant inside
Number of persons
Access Hôtel National des Invalides
Address
Hôtel National des Invalides
129, rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris
129, rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris
Access
Métro :
La Tour-Maubourg (ligne 8)
Invalides (ligne 8)
Varennes (ligne 13)
RER :
Invalides (RER C)
Bus : lignes 28, 63, 69, 82, 83, 92, 93
La Tour-Maubourg (ligne 8)
Invalides (ligne 8)
Varennes (ligne 13)
RER :
Invalides (RER C)
Bus : lignes 28, 63, 69, 82, 83, 92, 93