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Les Invalides operating hours & when to visit

Today

Open 10:00–17:00

Hotel des Invalides

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Hôtel National des Invalides is open daily from 10am to 6pm and the last entry is 45 minutes before closing time (5:15pm).

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday10:00–17:00
Tuesday10:00–17:00
Wednesday10:00–17:00
Thursday10:00–17:00
Friday10:00–17:00
Saturday (Today)10:00–17:00
Sunday10:00–17:00

Best time to visit the Hotel des Invalides

Weekday vs Weekend

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Fewer people visit Les Invalides on weekdays, making it the best time to go if you want a convenient experience. You can also visit on weekends, but the tour could be rushed due to the number of visitors.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Closed

Peak season vs low season

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Paris is a fairytale city in the summer months. The weather is bearable, and the city is buzzing with tourists. It is the best time to visit Paris and attractions like Les Invalides. However, it also means there's a significant rush. You can avoid the surge of tourists by visiting in winter, although the tradeoff comes in the form of cold winter winds.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

Best time to visit Les Invalides

Weekday vs Weekend

Fewer people visit Les Invalides on weekdays, making it the best time to go if you want a convenient experience. You can also visit on weekends, but the tour could be rushed due to the number of visitors.

Peak season vs Low season

Paris is a fairytale city in the summer months. The weather is bearable, and the city is buzzing with tourists. It is the best time to visit Paris and attractions like Les Invalides. However, it also means there's a significant rush. You can avoid the surge of tourists by visiting in winter, although the tradeoff comes in the form of cold winter winds.

How long do I need to tour the entire complex of Les Invalides? 

Les Invalides is a complex that is made up of different museums and attractions. The collections in each of these museums are vast and require your undivided attention. The museum’s collection spans and includes uniforms, artifacts, and the famous tomb of Napoleon. You can witness the country’s military evolution through these displays, but requires at least 3 to 4 hours to absorb everything on offer.

​Plan your visit

Frequently asked questions about Les Invalides operating hours

Unfortunately, the site closes at 6pm so no late-night visits. But the Dôme des Invalides and the surrounding area are beautifully lit up at night, offering a great photo opportunity from the outside.