Les Invalides

Les Invalides

　 　 Highlights Napoleon’s Tomb: It was Napoleon’s wish to be buried in Paris, and 19 years after his death, this wish was finally fulfilled. He now rests in Les Invalides. The tomb is surrounded by 12 stone columns, each adorned with reliefs representing glorious battles. His brothers and most loyal generals still stand guard around him. Introduction Les Invalides in Paris was built by Louis XIV in 1676. It includes a church and several courtyards, originally intended to house disabled soldiers from war. It has since served as a hospital, asylum, monastery, and military academy. It still belongs to the French government, with part of it now functioning as the Army Museum, one of the world’s richest military museums. There is also the Museum of the History of Fortifications, which displays three-dimensional maps of military fortresses, and the Museum of the Order of Liberation, dedicated to World War II soldiers. Transportation Metro Line 8, La Tour Maubourg station. Tickets / Opening Hours €8. Opening hours: Daily 10:00–18:00, closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25.

Paris, France