Les Invalides
Monument · 7th arrondissement, Paris

Les Invalides

Photo: CaBLe27 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The site was built in the 17th century as a hospital for soldiers. It now features the Army Museum and the golden-domed church containing Napoleon's tomb. The esplanade and gardens offer space to explore outside the buildings.

On day 4 of Paris: Two Weeks

Good to know

Tickets
Fees vary by exhibition; details available on the official website.
Time needed
Two to three hours for the main attractions.
Best time
Weekday mornings for fewer crowds.
Getting there
Invalides metro station on lines 8 and 13.

Itineraries with Les Invalides

Day 4 of Paris: Two Weeks

Orsay and Invalides

How Les Invalides fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Musée d'Orsay7th arrondissement
  2. 13:00Musée Rodin7th arrondissement
  3. 15:00Les Invalides7th arrondissement
  4. 17:30Saint-Germain-des-PrésSaint-Germain
See all 14 days
Advertisement
Ad space · 728 × 90

Les Invalides questions

What is inside Les Invalides?

It houses the Army Museum and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

How long does a visit take?

Plan for at least two hours to see the key sites.

Is Les Invalides open every day?

Opening hours vary; confirm on the official site as they change seasonally.

More places on this trip