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Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Army Museum Paris display of historical soldiers' uniforms and artifacts
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Army Museum Paris display of historical soldiers' uniforms and artifacts
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon's personal things exhibited, Army Museum, Paris
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Gate of Army Museum, Paris
Army Museum Paris display of historical soldiers' uniforms and artifacts
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
4.3(1,646)

Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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Audio guide
  • Get skip-the-line entry to the Army Museum, where you'll find about 500,000 artifacts that include armor, uniforms, artillery, paintings, and weapons.
  • Les Invalides is a building complex home to monuments and museums relating to the military history of France — explore it at your own pace.
  • Witness Napoleon's tomb in the impressive Dôme des Invalides and learn what weapons were used in each of the many wars.
  • Have a look at an assortment of models of French fortified places at Musee des Plans-Reliefs and learn about the Order created by General de Gaulle to honor the heroes of the Liberation of France.
  • Optionally, visit the Army Museum at nightfall on the first Friday of every month and be amazed by this monumental site in a different light. Upgrade your experience with an optional digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.
  • Get skip-the-line entry to the Army Museum, where you'll find about 500,000 artifacts that include armor, uniforms, artillery, paintings, and weapons.
  • Les Invalides is a building complex home to monuments and museums relating to the military history of France — explore it at your own pace.
  • Witness Napoleon's tomb in the impressive Dôme des Invalides and learn what weapons were used in each of the many wars.
  • Have a look at an assortment of models of French fortified places at Musee des Plans-Reliefs and learn about the Order created by General de Gaulle to honor the heroes of the Liberation of France.
  • Optionally, visit the Army Museum at nightfall on the first Friday of every month and be amazed by this monumental site in a different light. Upgrade your experience with an optional digital audio guide, available in multiple languages.

Inclusions

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée
  • Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
  • Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
  • Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Musée de l'armée at night (as per the option selected)
  • Multilingual digital audio guide (as per the option selected)
  • Tip: Don't miss out on visiting the Musee des Plans-Reliefs, to get a closer look at an assortment of military models.
  • Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.
  • People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
  • Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Douglas
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The tomb is an incredibly beautiful structure and the armory museum is the best I have ever seen. The quality and uniqueness of the displays are the excellent

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Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Hello, the visit was amazing. Building , the green marble , the exhibition etc everything was a great discovery and the ease of buying tickets with you perfect .

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Dimitrios
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was an unforgettable experience to see the grave of a great man in the history of France In general the whole place was full of historical monuments. Worth a visit!!!!

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Sandra
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We didn't wait at all and were able to visit a great collection at our own pace. My big boy really enjoyed it and was especially keen to see Napoleon's tomb.

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Robert
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful place! Definitely coming back

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Dr
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists

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MAGADUR
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Very nice experience, very nice museum. Magical places

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Jack
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful day, not very big crowds, and the tickets worked perfectly at all of the exhibits!

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Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We entered quickly, to see a great museum

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Corinne
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

No waiting, it was perfect and all four of us enjoyed the visit.

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SAINT-MAXIMIN
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

No need to queue. The beauty of the Invalides

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Cathy
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The museum is well planned and laid out. Very informative about France's history. Loved the information about the French resistance during Workd War Ii. Napoleon tomb building is fantastic.

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Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.

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Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

The best part was seeing the Done Church and Napoleon's tomb. We didn't realise you didn't have to book the Army museum to see this church. The army museum was ok but we found it a bit boring not being part of our history.

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Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

We had to show out tickets multiple times during the visit. I found it difficult to keep having to find the actual ticket amongst the many confirmation notices I received. Otherwise the visit and services were fine.

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Cristina
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

This experience is perfect to get tickets easily through the web, it includes the visit to all the exhibitions and it is worth visiting this complex.

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Robert
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Had no time to like anything!! After waiting over 1/2 hour behind 200-300 people just in our ticket line we found the polace so absolutely packed with people inside, unlike anything I have ever seen before!!! There was nothing 'memorable' for us for us except the feeling of relief after fighting our way to get out the exit. The 90 Euros we spent for our 3 tickets was lost but chalked it up to a good lesson for next time where we will find someplace else to go.

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Chantal
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

I received the ticket by e-mail on the day of my event. So I was able to photograph the barcode and everything went smoothly when I got in. Booking was easy on the website. No complications.

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Catharine
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

Accelerated entry made no sense. Paid €10 more but just had to go in where everyone else went in. So unnecessary to pay extra for it. Otherwise fine.

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Gulneva
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was one of the best trips i ever had , the tour guide was very good she explained the main historical parts of the museum clearly and made it enjoyable during whole tour , the most amazing part was the gardens it was breath taking experience it took 3 hours to walk the whole garden, even though it waslittle tiring , it was amazing i definitely want to go there again

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Amparo
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The first thing I liked was the speed with which we entered due to the tickets we had booked before the visit. Then we were very impressed to enter a site so representative of France and where it was the mausoleum of all the Greats of the country. The visitors were also very respectful.

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amanda
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful museum and one of the less crowded sites in Paris. Still a lot of people, but you could actually see things. The tomb and its surroundings are breathtaking. Chapel is gorgeous. Only recommendation would be to add some other languages to the descriptions in the different areas (Liberation wing, especially.)

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Priscilla
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The visit to the Tumba de Napoléon was impressive, both historically and aesthetically. What's more, the advance purchase of the label makes access easier and quicker. A visit to this monument really is time and money reversed.

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Erik
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Skip the line was very nice and the line was small. Visited the tomb 1st and was not crowded. Then to the museum. Impressed with the collections. The diversity and quantity.

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Jorge
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We didn't wait in line because there were no people. The museum closes the front door from 12-2pm and you have to enter through the back door. They should warn you.

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Invalides Paris, Napoleon's Tomb, Army Museum, Seine River cruise near Eiffel Tower.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tourists enjoying a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise in Paris, with a combo ticket for skip-the-line access to the Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing Eiffel Tower, part of combo ticket with Rodin Museum access.
Seine River cruise boat near Eiffel Tower, Paris, with passengers enjoying macaron tasting.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Invalides Paris, Napoleon's Tomb, Army Museum, Seine River cruise near Eiffel Tower.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tourists enjoying a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise in Paris, with a combo ticket for skip-the-line access to the Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing Eiffel Tower, part of combo ticket with Rodin Museum access.
Seine River cruise boat near Eiffel Tower, Paris, with passengers enjoying macaron tasting.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Invalides Paris, Napoleon's Tomb, Army Museum, Seine River cruise near Eiffel Tower.
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tourists enjoying a 1-hour Seine River sightseeing cruise in Paris, with a combo ticket for skip-the-line access to the Rodin Museum & Sculptures Garden
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise with tourists viewing Eiffel Tower, part of combo ticket with Rodin Museum access.
Seine River cruise boat near Eiffel Tower, Paris, with passengers enjoying macaron tasting.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
4.7(11,931)

Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

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€31.28

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Simplify your planning; book two historic Parisian experiences together.

  • Bypass long wait lines at the Army Museum—one of France’s most prestigious, with the largest collection of French artillery.
  • Visit Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb in the Dome Church and check out notable French figures' personal belongings and war weapons.
  • Enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing Seine River cruise from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Notre Dame and The Louvre.
  • Audio guides in 14 languages narrate the history and fascinating facts about each site along the way.

Simplify your planning; book two historic Parisian experiences together.

  • Bypass long wait lines at the Army Museum—one of France’s most prestigious, with the largest collection of French artillery.
  • Visit Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb in the Dome Church and check out notable French figures' personal belongings and war weapons.
  • Enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing Seine River cruise from the foot of the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Notre Dame and The Louvre.
  • Audio guides in 14 languages narrate the history and fascinating facts about each site along the way.

Inclusions

Invalides Army Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Army Museum
  • Access to Napoleon's Tomb

Seine River cruise

  • 1-hour sightseeing cruise
  • Multilingual audio guide (available in 14 languages)

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transfer between attractions
  • Audio guide in the museum

Invalides Army Museum

  • Some exhibits may be loaned out or not on display.
  • It is wheelchair-accessible with special reserved parking.
  • The museum is free for those under 18 and for EU citizens under 26.
  • Service animals are allowed.

Seine River Cruise

  • Boarding is from Port de la Bourdonnais 75507, Pier Number 3.
  • Departure is right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Your ticket doesn’t allow priority access. Expect to wait in a queue (between 30 minutes–2 hours), especially during peak season (June–August).
  • It is wheelchair accessible.
  • Service animals are allowed on board.
  • Toilets are only available on the boat; none on the piers.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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James
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was all so easy! Booking online, following the directions to the pier, finding the perfect seat (down below and outside-perfect) The one hour fit into our schedule perfectly and covered all the important sites. It is so great to see Paris from the perspective of the river as well! - and the price is extreamly resonable!

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Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Hello, the visit was amazing. Building , the green marble , the exhibition etc everything was a great discovery and the ease of buying tickets with you perfect .

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Constantin
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

very nice!!! Strongly recommend!!!

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Robert
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful place! Definitely coming back

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Helen
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was run well, the staff were helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable

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John
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

It was a great way to be introduced to the beauty of Paris.

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Dr
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists

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Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We entered quickly, to see a great museum

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Robert
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

Interesting guidance, beautiful scenery...!

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Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.

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Abin
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was awesome rive sightseeing experience Very quick access no hassle, the tickets got us right through all attractions Pls remember to called the free tickets for children in the ticketing office of Army museum and Nepolian museum...

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Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

The best part was seeing the Done Church and Napoleon's tomb. We didn't realise you didn't have to book the Army museum to see this church. The army museum was ok but we found it a bit boring not being part of our history.

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Gulneva
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was one of the best trips i ever had , the tour guide was very good she explained the main historical parts of the museum clearly and made it enjoyable during whole tour , the most amazing part was the gardens it was breath taking experience it took 3 hours to walk the whole garden, even though it waslittle tiring , it was amazing i definitely want to go there again

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Amparo
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The first thing I liked was the speed with which we entered due to the tickets we had booked before the visit. Then we were very impressed to enter a site so representative of France and where it was the mausoleum of all the Greats of the country. The visitors were also very respectful.

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amanda
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful museum and one of the less crowded sites in Paris. Still a lot of people, but you could actually see things. The tomb and its surroundings are breathtaking. Chapel is gorgeous. Only recommendation would be to add some other languages to the descriptions in the different areas (Liberation wing, especially.)

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Jorge
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We didn't wait in line because there were no people. The museum closes the front door from 12-2pm and you have to enter through the back door. They should warn you.

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Aaron
Apr 2025Verified booking
3/5

The problem was not having tickets for my kids. They had free entry, so I had to line up again and get tickets for them, even though I had digital tickets for the adults? Defeats the purpose of skipping the line. Would be a huge problem if this happened at the Arc de Triomphe as the line was very long to recover the free tickets. Need to have them included in the online booking system.

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Maria
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

I had expected a bit more from the Pantheon, so the boat trip was all the nicer. Great to follow the tour with the QR code. Super organized, there were enough seats for everyone

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Kirsten
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Nice experience! Clear information and convenient that nowadays you can see the exact location through the app. Very convenient. We often use this app to have all trips recorded in advance.

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Debra
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

We thought Exhiber (can't remember our hosts name sorry) our tour guide was excellent! We had a great time!

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Cao
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Ticket booking is very smoothly

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Carlos
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Excellent visit. Very good museum.

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Muriel
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The tombs, especially Napoleon's, are magnificent. No waiting thanks to queue-cutting tickets

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Joachim
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Everything worked perfectly and we got in without having to queue for long.

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Maria
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

They charged me 6 euros for the audio guide and it is free. Besides they don't have it at the entrance

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 Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
The Dome during Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Aura Immersive at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
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Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

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50 min
  • Be ready for an adventure that seamlessly blends history, architecture, and artistry in a radiant, nighttime spectacle at Dôme des Invalides.
  • Enjoy a nighttime entry into the Dôme des Invalides, exclusively for visitors of the Aura show. Experience the historic monument like never before!
  • Ever seen a monument in a completely new light? Well, get set to witness the Dôme des Invalides transform with video mapping and orchestral music.
  • Imagine exploring Napoleon's tomb under the glow of immersive light and sound effects – it's part of the package!
  • As part of your exclusive nighttime entry, you'll be awestruck by a 90 m high vaulted ceiling adorned with ornate paintings, illuminated by the show's dazzling lights.
  • Be ready for an adventure that seamlessly blends history, architecture, and artistry in a radiant, nighttime spectacle at Dôme des Invalides.
  • Enjoy a nighttime entry into the Dôme des Invalides, exclusively for visitors of the Aura show. Experience the historic monument like never before!
  • Ever seen a monument in a completely new light? Well, get set to witness the Dôme des Invalides transform with video mapping and orchestral music.
  • Imagine exploring Napoleon's tomb under the glow of immersive light and sound effects – it's part of the package!
  • As part of your exclusive nighttime entry, you'll be awestruck by a 90 m high vaulted ceiling adorned with ornate paintings, illuminated by the show's dazzling lights.

Inclusions

  • Nighttime entry to Dôme des Invalides
  • Access to 50-min Aura Invalides show
  • Tip: Arrive a bit early to get a good spot for the show, the best views are often taken quickly.
  • Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 5 years.
  • The consumption of food and drink and smoking cigarettes (including electronic ones) is prohibited throughout the site.
  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers as there are stairs inside and outside the Dôme des Invalides.
  • The presence of flickering lights and high volume during the experience may affect sensitive people.
  • Please note that there are no cloakroom facilities, changing rooms, or toilets inside the venue.
  • The Hôtel des Invalides is home to a military hospital. Please respect the peace of the residents by silence in the vicinity of the Dome.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Breuilly
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

A unique experience to discover the dome des invalides and its history

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Anita
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The lights and music told the story so well. Had never experienced a show like this would highly recommend.

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FERNANDO
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

It far exceeded all expectations. Among the top five of our experiences in Europe, it fights for the first place. Not to be missed for all ages

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Christina
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was overwhelming, the mix of music color and image

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Montserrat
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Excellent light show that enhances the history of the the history of the monument with an enveloping music. Good choice!

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Martina
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

Movement from room to room Staff very friendly

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Céline
Jun 2025Verified booking
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NOEL
Apr 2025Verified booking
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Visitors exploring the Invalides Courtyard in Paris, France, with historical architecture in view.
English speaking guide giving information to tourists inside Les Invalides
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte inside Les Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Cannon displayed at Visitors at Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring the Invalides Courtyard in Paris, France, with historical architecture in view.
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Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte inside Les Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
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Visitors exploring the Invalides Courtyard in Paris, France, with historical architecture in view.
English speaking guide giving information to tourists inside Les Invalides
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Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum interior with ornate architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
Visitors at Napoleon's Tomb in Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte inside Les Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
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  • Dive into history with a semi-private guided tour, exploring The Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb, iconic symbols of French military history.
  • With reserved access tickets and an expert English-speaking guide, uncover tales of resilience from WWII and admire grand medieval armors.
  • Experience the magnificence of The Invalides, a complex that not only houses an impressive military museum but stands as a testament to French national identity.
  • Your tour includes a visit to the Dôme des Invalides, the grand finale – Napoleon Bonaparte's final resting place.
  • For a more comprehensive tour of Napoleon, choose the special guided tour that covers the Invalides highlighting Napoleon's legacy.
  • Dive into history with a semi-private guided tour, exploring The Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb, iconic symbols of French military history.
  • With reserved access tickets and an expert English-speaking guide, uncover tales of resilience from WWII and admire grand medieval armors.
  • Experience the magnificence of The Invalides, a complex that not only houses an impressive military museum but stands as a testament to French national identity.
  • Your tour includes a visit to the Dôme des Invalides, the grand finale – Napoleon Bonaparte's final resting place.
  • For a more comprehensive tour of Napoleon, choose the special guided tour that covers the Invalides highlighting Napoleon's legacy.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Invalides Museum and Cathedral with entry
  • Access to Napoleon’s Tomb
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • 2-hour Napoleon-themed guided tour of the Invalides (as per the option selected)
  • Tip: Bring binoculars, the detailed paintings on the Invalides dome are worth a closer look.
  • Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.
  • People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
  • Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience
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Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience
Courtyard of Army Museum in Paris with view of Napoleon's Tomb and historical architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Invalides museum dome with Paris street view in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
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Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Aura Lights and Sound Show at Les Invalides
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Invalides museum dome with Paris street view in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb beneath the Dome des Invalides at Paris Army Museum.
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Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience Skip-the-Line Tickets

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  • This combo ticket offers fast-track access to the National Army Museum in Paris and entry to the magical Invalides light show.
  • At the Army Museum in Hôtel National des Invalides, explore over 500,000 artifacts dating back to the Middle Ages, including paintings and weapons.
  • This ticket grants access to the Museum of the Order of Liberation, showcasing vital artifacts from the French Resistance during World War II.
  • Enter the Aura show where, for 50 minutes, the Dôme des Invalides becomes an ethereal world of light and sound.
  • Discover the architecture of the Dôme from a new angle, including Napoleon's tomb and the 90-meter-tall vaulted ceiling.
  • This combo ticket offers fast-track access to the National Army Museum in Paris and entry to the magical Invalides light show.
  • At the Army Museum in Hôtel National des Invalides, explore over 500,000 artifacts dating back to the Middle Ages, including paintings and weapons.
  • This ticket grants access to the Museum of the Order of Liberation, showcasing vital artifacts from the French Resistance during World War II.
  • Enter the Aura show where, for 50 minutes, the Dôme des Invalides becomes an ethereal world of light and sound.
  • Discover the architecture of the Dôme from a new angle, including Napoleon's tomb and the 90-meter-tall vaulted ceiling.

Inclusions

Army Museum & Invalides

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Army Museum
  • Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
  • Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
  • Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral

Aura Light and Sound Show

  • Nighttime entry to Dôme des Invalides
  • Access to 50-min Aura Invalides show

Army Museum & Invalides

  • Tip: Make sure to keep at least 2 to 3 hours to cover the entire museum, including a visit to Napoleon's tomb.
  • There is an underground car park accessible via Esplanade des Invalides.
  • Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
  • Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.
  • People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
  • Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Aura Light and Sound Show

  • Tip: Some people find that Aura shows create a meditative or hypnotic experience. Embrace this and use it as an opportunity to focus on your thoughts.
  • Guests with sensory issues, please keep in mind that there will be flickering lights and high-volume sounds throughout the show.
  • The experience is not recommended for guests aged 7 and under.
  • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers as there are stairs inside and outside the Dôme des Invalides.
  • Please note that there are no cloakroom facilities or toilets inside the venue.
  • Keep in mind food & beverages and smoking are not allowed inside the venue.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Douglas
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The tomb is an incredibly beautiful structure and the armory museum is the best I have ever seen. The quality and uniqueness of the displays are the excellent

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Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Hello, the visit was amazing. Building , the green marble , the exhibition etc everything was a great discovery and the ease of buying tickets with you perfect .

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Dimitrios
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was an unforgettable experience to see the grave of a great man in the history of France In general the whole place was full of historical monuments. Worth a visit!!!!

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Sandra
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We didn't wait at all and were able to visit a great collection at our own pace. My big boy really enjoyed it and was especially keen to see Napoleon's tomb.

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Robert
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful place! Definitely coming back

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Breuilly
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

A unique experience to discover the dome des invalides and its history

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Dr
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists

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MAGADUR
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Very nice experience, very nice museum. Magical places

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Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We entered quickly, to see a great museum

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Corinne
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

No waiting, it was perfect and all four of us enjoyed the visit.

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Anita
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The lights and music told the story so well. Had never experienced a show like this would highly recommend.

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SAINT-MAXIMIN
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

No need to queue. The beauty of the Invalides

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Cathy
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The museum is well planned and laid out. Very informative about France's history. Loved the information about the French resistance during Workd War Ii. Napoleon tomb building is fantastic.

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Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.

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Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

The best part was seeing the Done Church and Napoleon's tomb. We didn't realise you didn't have to book the Army museum to see this church. The army museum was ok but we found it a bit boring not being part of our history.

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Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

We had to show out tickets multiple times during the visit. I found it difficult to keep having to find the actual ticket amongst the many confirmation notices I received. Otherwise the visit and services were fine.

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Cristina
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

This experience is perfect to get tickets easily through the web, it includes the visit to all the exhibitions and it is worth visiting this complex.

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Chantal
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

I received the ticket by e-mail on the day of my event. So I was able to photograph the barcode and everything went smoothly when I got in. Booking was easy on the website. No complications.

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Catharine
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

Accelerated entry made no sense. Paid €10 more but just had to go in where everyone else went in. So unnecessary to pay extra for it. Otherwise fine.

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Gulneva
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was one of the best trips i ever had , the tour guide was very good she explained the main historical parts of the museum clearly and made it enjoyable during whole tour , the most amazing part was the gardens it was breath taking experience it took 3 hours to walk the whole garden, even though it waslittle tiring , it was amazing i definitely want to go there again

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Amparo
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The first thing I liked was the speed with which we entered due to the tickets we had booked before the visit. Then we were very impressed to enter a site so representative of France and where it was the mausoleum of all the Greats of the country. The visitors were also very respectful.

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amanda
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful museum and one of the less crowded sites in Paris. Still a lot of people, but you could actually see things. The tomb and its surroundings are breathtaking. Chapel is gorgeous. Only recommendation would be to add some other languages to the descriptions in the different areas (Liberation wing, especially.)

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Priscilla
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

The visit to the Tumba de Napoléon was impressive, both historically and aesthetically. What's more, the advance purchase of the label makes access easier and quicker. A visit to this monument really is time and money reversed.

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Erik
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Skip the line was very nice and the line was small. Visited the tomb 1st and was not crowded. Then to the museum. Impressed with the collections. The diversity and quantity.

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Jorge
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We didn't wait in line because there were no people. The museum closes the front door from 12-2pm and you have to enter through the back door. They should warn you.

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Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Rodin Museum sculptures garden with visitors exploring famous artworks in Paris.
Rodin Museum Garden
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Sculpture in Rodin Museum Garden
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Rodin Museum sculptures garden with visitors exploring famous artworks in Paris.
Rodin Museum Garden
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Sculpture in Rodin Museum Garden
Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
Courtyard view of Invalides at Paris Army Museum with Napoleon's Tomb in the background.
Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum, showcasing ornate sarcophagus and historical architecture.
Rodin Museum sculptures garden with visitors exploring famous artworks in Paris.
Rodin Museum Garden
Dome des Invalides - Invalides - Paris Army Museum
Visitors exploring Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors exploring armor suits at the Army Museum, Paris.
Metal armor suits on display at Army Museum, Paris, showcasing historical military attire.
Sculpture in Rodin Museum Garden
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Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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  • With this combo ticket, enjoy access to both the Army Museum and the Rodin Museum in Paris, complete with skip-the-line privileges.
  • At the Army museum, explore 500,000 artifacts, including Van Gogh's “Pere Tanguy” and Renoir's “Nude in the Sunlight.”
  • Explore artifacts, from medals and badges to personal items of Resistance fighters, at the Order of Liberation Museum within the Army Museum.
  • Be captivated by the works of French artists such as Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, and Dante at the Rodin Museum.
  • Uncover a collection of 25,000 photographs, and admire artworks by Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, Dante, and Baudelaire.
  • With this combo ticket, enjoy access to both the Army Museum and the Rodin Museum in Paris, complete with skip-the-line privileges.
  • At the Army museum, explore 500,000 artifacts, including Van Gogh's “Pere Tanguy” and Renoir's “Nude in the Sunlight.”
  • Explore artifacts, from medals and badges to personal items of Resistance fighters, at the Order of Liberation Museum within the Army Museum.
  • Be captivated by the works of French artists such as Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, and Dante at the Rodin Museum.
  • Uncover a collection of 25,000 photographs, and admire artworks by Jean-Paul Laurens, Jules Dalou, Alexandre Falguière, Dante, and Baudelaire.

Inclusions

Army Museum & Invalides

  • Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Army Museum
  • Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
  • Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
  • Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral

Rodin Museum

  • Skip-the-line entry to Rodin Museum
  • Access to Sculptures Garden

Army Museum & Invalides

  • Tip: As there are multiple entrances at the complex, enter through the East entrance to avoid crowds.
  • People with mobility impairments can borrow a wheelchair (subject to availability) at the ticket desk on the Esplanade des Invalides and Place Vauban sides. Proof of identity is required to be left at the reception desk during your visit.
  • Visitors entitled to free access to the Museum must collect a ticket at the tills, even if they are accompanying ticket or card holders entitled to direct access to the Museum.
  • There is an underground car park accessible via Esplanade des Invalides.
  • The museum offers free entry on first Sunday of every month from 1st Oct to 31st March 2025.

Rodin Museum

  • Tip: Step into Rodin's former studio, where he worked on many of his famous sculptures. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the artist's creative process.
  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
  • A cloakroom is available at the venue.
  • Keep in mind suitcases and luggage are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
  • These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 12 May, 2026.
  • These tickets are valid until 12 May, 2026.
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Carles
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

I had already visited the museum in 1992. I remembered it vaguely, very endearing, I remember that the "Pere Tanguy" was hanging on a wall of the staircase. Now with the remodeling works and the acquisition of new sculptures acquisition of new sculptures, it has become wonderfully beautiful. A must for lovers of sculpture and especially those of Rodin. Ah, impressive the amount of pieces that can be seen, both inside and in the garden. You can not miss it!

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Donnita
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The Rodin Museum was wonderful, not only for the magnificent art but also the fact that it was not so crowded. You could really enjoy the exhibits. The gardens were peaceful and the café was a perfect spot to sit and savor the beauty.

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Jonathan
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Rodin museum is A+. His understanding of anatomy is astounding as is his ability to express emotion...from bronze and marble!! Garden is nothing less than exquisite. Picasso museum is also a great choice. Head out made booking very easy and quick with valuable combination visits of 2 sites.

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Douglas
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The tomb is an incredibly beautiful structure and the armory museum is the best I have ever seen. The quality and uniqueness of the displays are the excellent

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Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Hello, the visit was amazing. Building , the green marble , the exhibition etc everything was a great discovery and the ease of buying tickets with you perfect .

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Dimitrios
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

It was an unforgettable experience to see the grave of a great man in the history of France In general the whole place was full of historical monuments. Worth a visit!!!!

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Sandra
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We didn't wait at all and were able to visit a great collection at our own pace. My big boy really enjoyed it and was especially keen to see Napoleon's tomb.

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Joseph
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

We loved seeing how Rodin worked over the separate elements of his pieces, before arriving at a final pose, expression, or grouping. For example, it was as if we could glimpse his creative process as he worked toward his final bronze of the Burghers of Calais. Brilliant!

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Robert
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful place! Definitely coming back

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Dr
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists

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MAGADUR
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

Very nice experience, very nice museum. Magical places

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Viveca
Apr 2025Verified booking
4/5

The art and that camille Claudel also where there

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Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

We entered quickly, to see a great museum

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Lawrence
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

Rodin was truly a great talent.

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Corinne
Apr 2025Verified booking
5/5

No waiting, it was perfect and all four of us enjoyed the visit.

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SAINT-MAXIMIN
Mar 2025Verified booking
5/5

No need to queue. The beauty of the Invalides

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Marina
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

There were no queues or crowds between 12:00 and 15:00. The impressive sculptures could be viewed in detail in the extensive, beautiful sculpture garden with shady areas and a restaurant. The works of Camille Claudel should be highlighted much more clearly for me.

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Bernard
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The exhibition of works by Rodin and Camille Claudel really moved us. All that strength in movement! And as a little bonus, our meal at the café in the garden...very good!

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Cathy
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The museum is well planned and laid out. Very informative about France's history. Loved the information about the French resistance during Workd War Ii. Napoleon tomb building is fantastic.

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Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.

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Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
4/5

The best part was seeing the Done Church and Napoleon's tomb. We didn't realise you didn't have to book the Army museum to see this church. The army museum was ok but we found it a bit boring not being part of our history.

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Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

We had to show out tickets multiple times during the visit. I found it difficult to keep having to find the actual ticket amongst the many confirmation notices I received. Otherwise the visit and services were fine.

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Cristina
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

This experience is perfect to get tickets easily through the web, it includes the visit to all the exhibitions and it is worth visiting this complex.

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Gary
May 2025Verified booking
4/5

We were delayed since I passed a k stone. The tickets worked! The Picasso m was crazy good. Beyond expectations. The Rodin gardens was. Superb.

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Chantal
May 2025Verified booking
5/5

I received the ticket by e-mail on the day of my event. So I was able to photograph the barcode and everything went smoothly when I got in. Booking was easy on the website. No complications.

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Army Museum Paris | Where French military history comes alive 

Paris's Army Museum (Musée de l'Armée) is one of the three largest arms museums in the world and home to one of the biggest military history and art collections on the planet. With over 500,000 objects on display, this museum is a treasure trove for anyone interested in military history. 

The Army Museum Paris is located inside the majestic complex of Les Invalides and access to it is included in the main entry ticket. Access to the Army Museum is included in all Les Invalides tickets.

Why visit the Army Museum Paris? 

  • History enthusiasts and anybody seeking a distinctive educational experience should not miss the Paris Army Museum, which features interactive displays, informative guides, and fascinating artifacts.
  • Every room in the Army Museum is devoted to a different period of French and European military history, making it a site full of memory and history. 
  • Over 500,000 objects from the Bronze Age to the present day are part of the museum's collection. The museum has a wide range of displays, such as armor, weaponry, uniforms, paintings, sculptures, and souvenirs.
  • The Army Museum often hosts temporary exhibitions that showcase various facets of military history, weapons, and uniforms in addition to its permanent holdings. 
  • Learn about the technological innovations, such as modern fighter jets and ancient siege engines, that have made the Paris Army a formidable force. 
  • The collection shows the evolution of military equipment from the 13th to the 17th century but don’t miss out on spotting Napoleon Bonaparte’s personal belongings.
  • The Army Museum was created in 1905 with the merger of the Artillery Museum and the Army History Museum.

Army Museum in a nut shell

Army Museum Paris

The Army Museum is one of the world’s largest military museums, located in the historic Les Invalides. It offers an unparalleled journey through France’s military history, spanning medieval battles to modern warfare.

Highlights: Napoleon’s artifacts, including personal items that shaped his legendary image.

What makes It unique?
Compared to other military museums, the Army Museum’s setting in Les Invalides, originally built by Louis XIV to honor war veterans, and the breadth of its collection makes it a truly standout attraction.

Fun facts:

  • The museum houses one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s bicorne hats, tilted sideways to make him instantly recognizable on the battlefield.
  • The museum’s Courtyard of Cannons displays one of the world’s oldest and most extensive artillery collections, with pieces dating back to the 17th century.

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What to see inside the Army Museum?

Paris Army Museum exterior with cannons and French flags

The Gallery of Battles

This grand 120-meter-long gallery is one of the museum's most iconic spaces, dedicated to France’s major military triumphs and challenges throughout history.

Highlights:

  • Large-scale paintings depicting battles like Austerlitz, Waterloo, and Verdun.
  • Portraits and accompanying artifacts that commemorate military leaders and key historical moments.
Metal armour suits as exhibited at Army Museum, Paris

The Department of Weapons and Armor

Enter one of the Army Museum's most popular areas and admire an amazing collection of armor, swords, shields, and other defensive and attack items.

Highlights:

  • Full-body armor that was designed for jousting and warfare.
  • Some standout pieces include armor made for ceremonial purposes, decorated horse armor, and the armor of royalty and noblemen.
Hounskull Bascinet - Paris Army Museum

The Royal Room

This room is dedicated to showcasing royal and ceremonial armor from France’s past, with a particular emphasis on the armor and regalia of French kings and nobility.

Highlights:

  • The Royal Room contains some of the most spectacular pieces of armor ever crafted for French royalty including the armor of King Louis XIV.
  • The Royal Room is rich with ceremonial armor designed for tournaments and state events, not just battle.
Paris Army Museum exterior with cannons and historical architecture.

The Medieval Room

This room showcases the evolution of armor, weaponry, and battle tactics during the medieval period, covering key conflicts such as the Hundred Years' War and the Crusades.

Highlights:

  • The room contains an impressive collection of medieval armor, including full suits of plate armor worn by knights during the 12th to 15th centuries.
  • The Medieval Room contains a wide range of medieval weapons, including swords, spears, axes, crossbows, and maces.
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Hall of the Great War (WWI)

This room focuses on the First World War (1914-1918), exploring its historical, military, and human dimensions through an impressive collection of artifacts, weapons, and multimedia displays.

Highlights:

  • The Hall of the Great War houses an extensive collection of weapons used during World War, including but not limited to Rifles, machine guns, and bayonets.
  • One of the most powerful parts of the exhibition is its representation of trench warfare, which dominated much of the fighting on the Western Front.
World War II artifacts display in Army Museum Paris Hall.

World War II Hall

The World War II Hall exhibition presents the war's global impact with a particular focus on France's involvement, its experiences during the occupation, the Resistance movement, and the eventual liberation.

Highlights:

  • The exhibition includes photographs, posters, and propaganda materials that depict the chaos and shock of the German Blitzkrieg.
  • The Resistance movement is a key focus of the exhibition. It showcases the bravery of those who fought against Nazi occupation in France, often at great personal risk.
Hall of Military Innovation exhibits at Army Museum Paris with historical artifacts.

Hall of Military Innovation

The Hall of Military Innovation (Salle de l'Innovation Militaire) focuses on the technological advancements and military innovations that have shaped modern warfare, particularly from the 19th century to the present day.

Highlights:

  • Key displays showcase how weapons evolved from muskets and rifles in the 19th century to the advanced firearms, artillery, and missile systems of the 21st century.
  • The museum displays examples of early tanks like the Renault FT, which was one of the first fully rotational turret tanks used during WWI, as well as later models like World War II-era tanks and modern armored vehicles.
Army Museum Paris Underground Command Center with historical military artifacts displayed.

Underground Command Center

It is a part of the museum's offerings that allows visitors to explore a key piece of military history related to World War II and the German occupation of Paris.

Highlights:

  • The Underground Command Center was originally part of the French military headquarters during the early part of World War II and the German occupation of Paris (1940-1944).
  • During the Nazi occupation, the underground center was used by key figures in the French Resistance to direct covert operations and share intelligence with the Allies.

The Army Museum and the role it plays

Couple exploring Invalides Napoleon's Tomb

Historical significance

The Army Museum at Les Invalides in Paris is not only one of the most important military museums in the world, but it is also a place of profound historical and cultural significance. It serves as both a repository of France’s military heritage and a symbol of its national identity, offering insight into the evolution of warfare, the personal sacrifices made during conflicts, and the rich history of the French military. 

The Army Museum plays an essential role in the construction and perpetuation of French national identity, especially the country's enduring respect for its military traditions. Throughout French history, the military has been a major unifying force, representing ideals of patriotism, honor, and sacrifice. 

The museum’s vast collection of military artifacts, including weapons, armor, tanks, and airplanes, also reflects the technological evolution of warfare. It chronicles the advancements in military technology, from the medieval period (with armor and weaponry) to the industrial era (with artillery, tanks, and airplanes), and the modern era (with nuclear weapons and cyber warfare).

Invalides Courtyard

Cultural signifiance

While the museum’s displays are undoubtedly focused on military achievements and strategies, there is also a strong emphasis on the human cost of war. The Hall of the Great War (WWI) and the World War II Hall are particularly poignant in depicting the loss of life, the trauma of soldiers, and the resilience of civilians.

While the museum is primarily dedicated to France's military history, it also places France within a larger global context. The museum’s collection of foreign military artifacts, such as the American and British military collections, reflects the interconnectedness of global conflicts.

As a national institution, the Musée de l'Armée serves as a vital educational tool for both French citizens and international visitors. It provides access to the history of warfare, military strategy, and the impact of conflict on the world through immersive exhibits, multimedia presentations, and guided tours.

Frequently asked questions about the Army Museum

Do I get access to the Army Museum with any type of ticket?

With a ticket to the complex of Les Invalides, you will get access to the Army Museum as well.

Can I explore the Army Museum without visiting other parts of Les Invalides?

Choose the part of Les Invalides you wish to visit and create your own itinerary.

Is the museum just about the military?

Not exactly. While it’s primarily focused on military history, the museum also delves into art, culture, and the evolution of warfare. It’s a mix of history, storytelling, and some jaw-dropping artifacts.

How much time do I need to cover the Army Museum?

You can take up to 2 to 3 hours to see the entire Army Museum. 

What are the timings of the Army Museum?

The Army Museum is open every day from 10am to 6pm. There is a late opening on the 1st Friday of every month from 6pm to 10pm.

Are there any "hidden treasures" in the museum?

Definitely! One of the coolest hidden gems is Napoleon's private sword, which is displayed in a specially curated case. There's also a historic tank on display from WWI. Keep your eyes peeled for these fascinating pieces!

Are there activities or exhibits geared toward kids at the Army Museum?

The Army Museum offers interactive displays and educational workshops for children. There are also family-friendly guides and multimedia exhibits that make the history more engaging for younger visitors.

I have only an hour, which galleries do I start with?

If you only have an hour, start with the Napoleon Hall (for its iconic connection to French history) and the Hall of the Great War (WWI) for a powerful, immersive experience.