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Check out this cost-saving combo which includes access to the iconic Army museum and get to enjoy an exclusive light show at the Dôme des Invalides.
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Explore the Army Museum at Hôtel National des Invalides with skip-the-line entry, featuring over 500,000 artifacts from the Middle Ages.
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The Dôme des Invalides is Paris's tallest church, and serves as the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte — definitely not to be missed!
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Experience the Aura show, transforming the Dôme into a light and sound canvas – a 50-minute multisensory adventure.
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Watch in awe as lights, sound systems, and special effects illuminate the Dôme to reveal Napoleon I's tomb and the decorative paintings on the ceiling in a new light.
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Fun fact: The dome of the Les Invalides was designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart, who also designed the Palace of Versailles.
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Army Museum & Invalides
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Skip-the-line entry to the Invalides and Army Museum
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Access to Dôme des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb
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Access to the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of Liberation
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Access to the Cour d'Honneur (Artillery Collections) and the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral
Aura Light and Sound Show
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Nighttime entry to Dôme des Invalides
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Access to 50-min Aura Invalides show
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, Spain, Italy and over 65 countries have loved this experience
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 .Chris
Jul, 2025Verified booking
It was great to see a final resting place for someone so famous & relevant in history. The buildings were spectacular
Rafael
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Incredible place , all the history around , the beautiful construcción. Amazing 🤩Robert
May, 2025Verified booking
Beautiful place! Definitely coming back
Army Museum & Invalides
Enter the Hôtel National des Invalides, which is now the Musée de l'Armée. You can skip the wait and examine the extensive collection of more than 500,000 objects inside. Admire the magnificent armor and weaponry that were formerly owned by French monarchs, as well as a variety of swords, cannons, uniforms, portraits, and personal effects that belonged to important historical personalities. Remember to pay a visit to the Golden Dome, where Napoleon has been buried since 1861.
Aura Light and Sound Show
Get ready to be mesmerized by the breathtaking tableaux that showcase the Dôme's intricate architectural intricacies throughout the immersive presentation. Admire in wonder as the Dôme is brought to life with lights, sound systems, and spectacular effects, illuminating Napoleon I's tomb and the ceiling paintings in a whole new way. The monument's history is revitalized in the glow of digital splendor, creating an enthralling spectacle as the golden dome stands out against the Parisian skyline. You'll have a whole new respect for the priceless Dôme des Invalides and its crucial place in French history by the time this captivating excursion is over.
Accessibility
Army Museum & Invalides
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Visitors with motor disabilities can enter on the Place Vauban side.
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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.
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Toilets are available in the museum areas and are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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There is an underground car park accessible via Esplanade des Invalides.
Aura Light and Sound Show
- Guests with sensory issues, please keep in mind that there will be flickering lights and high-volume sounds throughout the show.
What's not allowed
Aura Light and Sound Show
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The experience is not recommended for guests aged 7 and under.
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This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers as there are stairs inside and outside the Dôme des Invalides.
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Please note that there are no cloakroom facilities or toilets inside the venue.
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Keep in mind food & beverages and smoking are not allowed inside the venue.
Additional information
Army Museum & 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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point. Students must show a valid student ID.
Ticket Redemption Point
Aura Light and Sound Show at Dôme des Invalides
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Redeem your ticket at Dôme des Invalides.
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Address: via Place Vauban, 2 Pl. Vauban, 75007 Paris, France.
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Landmark: Near École-Militaire.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Army Museum & Invalides
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Show your ticket at The Army Museum.
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Address: 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France.
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