Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience Skip-the-Line Tickets

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience Skip-the-Line Tickets
Start: 2026-07-18T21:55:00
End: 2026-07-18T23:15:00
Location: Paris

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4.5/5(2,330)

Panghe E

Couple

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3 days ago

Visiting the Napoleon's Tomb at Les Invalides was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. The monument is incredibly impressive, with its massive red quartzite sarcophagus placed beneath a beautifully designed dome. The architecture and attention to detail create a solemn and majestic atmosphere. The museum surrounding the tomb adds a lot of historical context, making the visit interesting even if you're not a history enthusiast. Everything is well maintained, and the exhibits provide fascinating insights into Napoleon's life, military campaigns, and legacy. I would recommend allowing at least 1–2 hours to fully explore the site. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or simply looking for one of Paris's iconic landmarks, Napoleon's Tomb is definitely worth a visit.

Enjoy fast-track entry to the Army Museum and all its attractions, saving you time to fully explore at your own pace.

Gain full access to the Army Museum, Napoleon’s Tomb in the Dome Church, the Museum of Plans-Reliefs, and the Museum of l’Ordre de la Libération, with both permanent and temporary exhibits.

Experience the Aura light and sound show, a 50-minute immersive multimedia spectacle that brings the Dôme des Invalides to life with stunning projections and orchestral music.

The perfect combination of Parisian history, military heritage, and cutting-edge multimedia technology, this is a unique and exciting way to experience this iconic monument.

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

Nighttime entry to Dôme des Invalides

Access to 50-min Aura Invalides show

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Panghe E
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Visiting the Napoleon's Tomb at Les Invalides was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. The monument is incredibly impressive, with its massive red quartzite sarcophagus placed beneath a beautifully designed dome. The architecture and attention to detail create a solemn and majestic atmosphere. The museum surrounding the tomb adds a lot of historical context, making the visit interesting even if you're not a history enthusiast. Everything is well maintained, and the exhibits provide fascinating insights into Napoleon's life, military campaigns, and legacy. I would recommend allowing at least 1–2 hours to fully explore the site. Whether you're interested in history, architecture, or simply looking for one of Paris's iconic landmarks, Napoleon's Tomb is definitely worth a visit.
Lorraine M
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This was an incredible experience. The lights and music were dramatic and enchanting. The venue is beautiful and overall, I found the whole thing breathtaking ❤️
Maria B
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Unfortunately - the entry date for the 2 tickets differed from my choice on the calender! Luckily the staff allowed us to enter.
D.j. Pleging
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The surroundings made it special... The building's architecture was put to good use. Two graves were also beautifully illuminated.
De W
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The dome housing Napoleon's tomb is still impressive; a wonderful cruise on the Seine

Step into Parisian history with skip-the-line access to the Army Museum, Napoleon’s Tomb, and the exclusive Aura light and sound show at Dôme des Invalides.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the main entrance of the Hôtel National des Invalides, where your ticket grants fast-track entry. Pass through security and validate your ticket before exploring the museum and Dome Church at your own pace. For the Aura show, enter via Place Vauban and follow on-site instructions; the spectacle begins 20 minutes after your session time.

What to expect

Hôtel National des Invalides

This renowned Parisian complex houses one of the world’s largest military history collections and the iconic gilded Dome Church, home to Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb. Spanning centuries, the museum’s exhibits trace France’s military legacy from the Middle Ages to today.

Features

Napoleon’s Tomb: Visit the monumental resting place of Napoleon I beneath the Dome, a Paris landmark since 1861, and admire its vaulted ceiling.

Army Museum collections: Explore over 500,000 artifacts, including swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, and personal belongings of historic figures.

Interactive digital experiences: Engage with digital displays that bring significant French battles and military strategies to life.

Museum of Plans-Reliefs & Museum of l’Ordre de la Libération: Access additional museums within the complex, each offering unique perspectives on French history.

Aura light and sound show

Experience a 50-minute immersive spectacle in the Dôme des Invalides, featuring orchestral music, video mapping, and special effects across six chapels, designed to reveal the monument’s rich heritage in a new light.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

Keep your ticket with you until the end of your visit, as you may be asked to show it to access different areas.

Wear warm clothing, as the environment inside the Dôme can be cold.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the venue for security reasons.

Baby strollers are not permitted.

Food, drinks, and smoking are strictly prohibited on the premises.

Accessibility

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.

Additional information

The experience is not recommended for children under 5 years old due to sensory elements.

Museum admission is free for visitors under 18 and for EU citizens under 26, but a ticket is still required and must be collected on site.

The show at the Dôme des Invalides lasts approximately 50 minutes and begins 20 minutes after your ticket session time.

Guests with sensory issues, please keep in mind that there will be flickering lights and high-volume sounds throughout the show.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Redeem your ticket at Dôme des Invalides.

Address: via Place Vauban, 2 Pl. Vauban, 75007 Paris, France.

Landmark: Near École-Militaire.

Get Directions to the Redemption Point

Army Museum & Invalides

Show your ticket at The Army Museum.

Address: 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France.

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