Why visit / Interesting facts:
- One of the largest collections of military objects
- Final resting place of Napoleon
Time required: 90 minutes
Phone: +33 1 44 42 38 77
Web site: http://www.invalides.org...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| April 1 - September 30: | 10am - 6:30pm |
| October 1 - March 31: | 10am - 5pm |
| First Monday of each month: | Closed |
| Jan 1, May 1, Nov 1 and Dec 25: | Closed |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 9 € |
| Reduced: | 7 € |
| Under 18: | Free |
| EU citizens of ages 18-25: | Free |
Public transport:
- Metro Line 8: La Tour Maubourg station
Address: Place des Invalides, 75007 Paris
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Photo: fmpgoh
Things you need to know:
- Musée de l'Armée (Army Musuem) contains one of the largest collections of military objects in the world
- The weaponry rangs from prehistoric times to the end of World War II
- The Oriental gallery features some of Napoleon's objects (saddle for the Coronation, his sword, etc)
- Napoleon's remains were brought here from St Helena in 1840, some 19 years after he died
- He lies in a sarcophagus that contains six coffins of soft iron, mahogany, lead (2), ebony, and oak
- The heavy bronze door of Napoleon's crypt was forged from cannons taken at the battle of Austerlitz
- He is dressed in his Colonel's uniform which bears his sash of the Légion d'Honneur. His hat rests on his legs
What to do there:
- Walk to the south side of the Hotel des Invalides (next to the Dome Church) to reach the ticket office
- Enter the Dome Church and make sure to collect your free audioguide
- Visit Napoleon's Tomb in the spectacular Dome Church
- Continue your visit in the Army Museum
Tips & Insights:
- One single ticket gives access to the following museums: Musée de l'Armée, Tomb of Napoleon I, Historial Charles de Gaulle (closed on Mondays), Scale-Models Museum, and Order of the Liberation Museum
