{"id":126359,"date":"2024-09-24T21:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T17:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=126359"},"modified":"2024-09-25T15:40:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T11:40:54","slug":"les-invalides-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/les-invalides-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Les Invalides: French military history & Napoleon\u2019s tomb"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite being easily recognised by the iconic golden dome, Les Invalides is one of those places that often flies under the radar for many tourists. But don\u2019t let its quieter reputation fool you\u2014this stunning complex holds centuries of French military history and some truly remarkable architecture. Originally built by Louis XIV in the late 17th century to house and care for war veterans, Les Invalides is now home to the Mus\u00e9e de l’Arm\u00e9e and the iconic tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. With its grand courtyards, gilded dome, and fascinating past, Les Invalides is the perfect spot to explore if you want to dive a little deeper into France\u2019s military history!<\/p>\n

Les Invalides in a nutshell<\/h2>\n

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Handy information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u23f0 Suggested Duration:<\/td>\n 2-3 hours <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2600\ufe0f Best Time to Visit:<\/td>\nWeekdays in the morning to avoid crowds <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83d\udc9c Must Do:<\/td>\n Visit the Army Museum and Napoleon’s Tomb <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Priority Entrance Ticket: <\/td>\n\u20ac14<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83d\ude0d Guided Tour: <\/td>\n\u20ac109.90<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\ud83d\ude87 Closest Metro:<\/td>\n Varenne or Invalides <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Must-see at Les Invalides<\/h3>\n