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Napoleon’s Tomb tickets
Headout is an authorized and trusted partner of the venue, offering curated experiences to enjoy this attraction.
- 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
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
Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
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
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
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
Beautiful place! Definitely coming back
Dr
May 2025Verified booking
Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists
MAGADUR
May 2025Verified booking
Very nice experience, very nice museum. Magical places
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Jack
Apr 2025Verified booking
Beautiful day, not very big crowds, and the tickets worked perfectly at all of the exhibits!
Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
We entered quickly, to see a great museum
Corinne
Apr 2025Verified booking
No waiting, it was perfect and all four of us enjoyed the visit.
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SAINT-MAXIMIN
Mar 2025Verified booking
No need to queue. The beauty of the Invalides
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Cathy
Jun 2025Verified booking
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.
Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.
Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
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.
Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
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.
Cristina
May 2025Verified booking
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
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.
Chantal
May 2025Verified booking
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
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
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
Amparo
May 2025Verified booking
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
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.)
Priscilla
Apr 2025Verified booking
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
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
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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Combos
Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise
from €36
€31.28
13% off
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
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!
Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
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
very nice!!! Strongly recommend!!!
Robert
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful place! Definitely coming back
Helen
May 2025Verified booking
It was run well, the staff were helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable
John
May 2025Verified booking
It was a great way to be introduced to the beauty of Paris.
Dr
May 2025Verified booking
Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists
Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
We entered quickly, to see a great museum
Robert
Mar 2025Verified booking
Interesting guidance, beautiful scenery...!
Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.
Abin
Jun 2025Verified booking
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...
Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
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.
Gulneva
May 2025Verified booking
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
Amparo
May 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in Spanish
amanda
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.)
Jorge
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in Spanish
Aaron
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
Maria
Apr 2025Verified booking
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
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
We thought Exhiber (can't remember our hosts name sorry) our tour guide was excellent! We had a great time!
Cao
Jun 2025Verified booking
Ticket booking is very smoothly
Carlos
Jun 2025Verified booking
Excellent visit. Very good museum.
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Muriel
May 2025Verified booking
The tombs, especially Napoleon's, are magnificent. No waiting thanks to queue-cutting tickets
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Joachim
May 2025Verified booking
Everything worked perfectly and we got in without having to queue for long.
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Maria
May 2025Verified booking
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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- 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
A unique experience to discover the dome des invalides and its history
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Anita
Apr 2025Verified booking
The lights and music told the story so well. Had never experienced a show like this would highly recommend.
FERNANDO
Mar 2025Verified booking
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
It was overwhelming, the mix of music color and image
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Montserrat
Apr 2025Verified booking
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
Movement from room to room Staff very friendly
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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.
Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience Skip-the-Line Tickets
from €41
€38.95
5% off
- 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
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
Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
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 .
View original review in Spanish
Dimitrios
Apr 2025Verified booking
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!!!!
This review is translated. Show original review.
Sandra
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in French
Robert
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful place! Definitely coming back
Breuilly
May 2025Verified booking
A unique experience to discover the dome des invalides and its history
View original review in French
Dr
May 2025Verified booking
Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists
MAGADUR
May 2025Verified booking
Very nice experience, very nice museum. Magical places
View original review in French
Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
We entered quickly, to see a great museum
Corinne
Apr 2025Verified booking
No waiting, it was perfect and all four of us enjoyed the visit.
View original review in French
Anita
Apr 2025Verified booking
The lights and music told the story so well. Had never experienced a show like this would highly recommend.
SAINT-MAXIMIN
Mar 2025Verified booking
No need to queue. The beauty of the Invalides
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Cathy
Jun 2025Verified booking
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.
Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.
Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
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.
Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
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.
Cristina
May 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in Spanish
Chantal
May 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in French
Catharine
May 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in Dutch
Gulneva
May 2025Verified booking
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
Amparo
May 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in Spanish
amanda
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.)
Priscilla
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in French
Erik
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in Dutch
Jorge
Apr 2025Verified booking
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.
View original review in Spanish
Tickets
Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets
from €32
€30.40
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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
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
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.
Jonathan
May 2025Verified booking
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.
Douglas
May 2025Verified booking
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
Mădălina
Apr 2025Verified booking
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
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
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
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!
Robert
May 2025Verified booking
Beautiful place! Definitely coming back
Dr
May 2025Verified booking
Very easy to book and to visit the place by tourists
MAGADUR
May 2025Verified booking
Very nice experience, very nice museum. Magical places
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Viveca
Apr 2025Verified booking
The art and that camille Claudel also where there
Soricut
Apr 2025Verified booking
We entered quickly, to see a great museum
Lawrence
Apr 2025Verified booking
Rodin was truly a great talent.
Corinne
Apr 2025Verified booking
No waiting, it was perfect and all four of us enjoyed the visit.
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SAINT-MAXIMIN
Mar 2025Verified booking
No need to queue. The beauty of the Invalides
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Marina
Jun 2025Verified booking
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
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
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.
Paolo
Jun 2025Verified booking
Tutto molto interessante. Peccato solo che i biglietti per i vambini, anche se gratuiti, non si possano fare direttamente da app.
Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
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.
Barbara
May 2025Verified booking
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.
Cristina
May 2025Verified booking
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
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.
Chantal
May 2025Verified booking
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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Make the most of Paris
Why visit Napoleon’s Tomb in Dôme des Invalides?
Les Invalides stands as a testament to France’s enduring military legacy. A prominent sight in the Parisian landscape thanks to its famous Dome, the Hôtel National des Invalides is an exceptional army museum. Some say the tomb is a highlight of every trip to Paris and worth visiting even if you only have a few minutes.
Must-see highlights
The 107-meter high (351 ft) gold gilded dome catches your eye not only when inside the complex of Les Invalides but also can be seen standing tall in the Parisian skyline. The Dôme des Invalides is also home to Napoleon I's tomb.
Current use
The Dôme des Invalides was initially built as a Royal Chapel ordered by Louis XIV but was soon converted into a resting place for France’s military heroes by Napoleon Bonaparte. It’s here Napoleon Bonaparte's remains were interned in 1861.
Unique facts
- The tomb, with its red porphyry sarcophagus and five nested coffins, was designed by the Italian-born architect Louis-Tullius-Joachim Visconti and not completed until 1861, some 40 years after Napoleon's death.
- The Dôme des Invalides inspired the Capitol Building in the United States.
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Explore the inside of Dôme des Invalides
The former 'Royal Chapel' is now a mausoleum and it's here Napoleon Bonaparte's remains were interned in 1861. In order to accommodate the tomb, architect Louis Visconti had to redesign the high altar of the domed church.
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History of Dôme des Invalides
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- 1677: Under the authority of Louis XIV, the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart had the Invalides' royal chapel built.
- 1706: During Louis XIV's reign, the Dôme des Invalides opened its doors and served as the magnificent backdrop for important moments in French history.
- 1789: It hosted royal Masses during the reign of Louis XIV and was the Temple of Mars during the French Revolution.
- 1800: Napoleon I decided to place Turenne's tomb there and turned the building into a pantheon of military glories.
- 1861: The body of Emperor Napoleon I was finally laid to rest here.
- 1939: The site was turned into a barracks by the occupying force, but the Morin family, who lived on the premises, secretly sheltered Allied pilots there for three years during the Second World War.
- Present day: It not only houses the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte but also Vauban's mausoleum, the graves of Napoleon II (also known as "The Eaglet"), Joseph and Jérôme Bonaparte, the Generals Bertrand and Duroc, and the famous Marshals Foch and Lyautey.
- The Dôme is one of the best examples of French classical architecture. It is located in the center of the Hôtel National des Invalides, a historic complex and centuries-old institution. Its clean lines, harmonic center design, and 12-kilogram gold dome showcase the creativity of its architect, Jules Hardouin-Mansart.
- The Dôme at the Hôtel National des Invalides was the tallest building in Paris for almost two centuries until the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889. Visible from miles around at 107 meters tall, the monument stands out on the Paris skyline, with its golden dome brightening up the City of Lights day and night.
- The best time to visit is between June and October when the weather is ideal for sightseeing. You can also try to visit early in the day to avoid crowds.
- Some say the best place to take photos at Napoleon's tomb is from the balcony of the Army Museum, which allows you to view the tomb while bowing your head to the emperor.
Frequently asked questions about Dôme des Invalides
Do I get access to the Dôme des Invalides with any type of ticket?
If you have a ticket to Les Invalides, you are free to explore the entire complex including Dôme des Invalides.
How much time do I need to cover Dôme des Invalides?
You can take up to 1 hour to see the entire Dôme des Invalides.
Do I need to buy a separate ticket for the Immersive Experience?
Yes, the immersive experience takes place at night and a separate ticket would have to be purchased which grants you access only during the experience.
What are the timings of Dôme des Invalides?
The Dôme des Invalides is open every day from 10am to 6pm. There is a late opening on the 1st Friday of every month from 6pm to 10pm.
What is the significance of the giant cannon inside the Dôme?
It’s not just for decoration! The cannon inside the Dôme marks the military importance of the monument. You’ll find military artifacts scattered around the tomb that give you a glimpse into the history of warfare.
Does the Dôme ever look different at night?
Yes! When the sun goes down, the Dôme des Invalides is illuminated with golden lights, making it look even more majestic.