Landmarks

Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

Immersive light display inside Invalides, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections on columns and ceiling.

Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris, with vibrant projections on columns and dome.

Visitors observing Aura Immersive light display at Invalides, Paris.

Immersive light projections inside Invalides dome, Paris, for Aura experience.

Duration

50 mins

Open today

4.7/5(357)

Mary C

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

It started late a few minutes but entry was fast. The lighting was phenomenal . Going around the memorials was very good. At the very end we expected Napoleon Bonoparte to rise on his white horse in magnificent glory.

Fiedler-depold D

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

A slightly different way to experience history. A fantastic light show in a historic setting. At first, we thought the Invalides would be completely packed, but the visitors spread out nicely and you can always find a spot to sit and marvel. The music fits perfectly and the volume is just right. It was well worth it!

Rocher C

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

A wonderful experience—the music and lights transport us to a magical world. This show also gives younger generations a chance to learn about the great figures of our history in a fun and enchanting way. I highly recommend this activity to everyone.

Di S

Family

Verified booking

May 2026

The show itself was very well done. However, it wasn't necessary to arrive half an hour early, as described. It started 20 minutes late.

Bibire I

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The light show and the way it was synchronized with the accompanying music were flawless! Anyway, the venue itself is spectacular and impressive—just like Paris as a whole!!

Pierron V

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

All those colors were magnificent. Even though we were a small group, it felt like an intimate moment. A wonderful experience. I'm glad I got to discover this monument in such an unusual setting. Thank you for this exceptional experience.

Step inside the Dôme des Invalides after dark for an exclusive nighttime experience, far from the usual daytime crowds.

Watch Napoleon’s tomb, the six chapels, and the grand vaulted ceiling come alive through immersive video mapping.

Experience a 50-minute multimedia show that blends orchestral music, light projections, and special effects inside one of Paris’s most iconic monuments.

See the Dôme’s architecture in a completely new way, with its 90-meter-high ceiling and historic interiors transformed into a dramatic sensory spectacle.

Nighttime entry to Dôme des Invalides

Access to 50-min Aura Invalides show

Access to museums and exhibitions

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Mary C
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
It started late a few minutes but entry was fast. The lighting was phenomenal . Going around the memorials was very good. At the very end we expected Napoleon Bonoparte to rise on his white horse in magnificent glory.
Rocher C
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
A wonderful experience—the music and lights transport us to a magical world. This show also gives younger generations a chance to learn about the great figures of our history in a fun and enchanting way. I highly recommend this activity to everyone.
Di S
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
The show itself was very well done. However, it wasn't necessary to arrive half an hour early, as described. It started 20 minutes late.
Urs H
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
An amazing light show. A peaceful atmosphere without the crowds. A unique and historically significant place. A perfect evening. Great for kids, too.
Fiedler-depold D
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
A slightly different way to experience history. A fantastic light show in a historic setting. At first, we thought the Invalides would be completely packed, but the visitors spread out nicely and you can always find a spot to sit and marvel. The music fits perfectly and the volume is just right. It was well worth it!

Experience a 50-minute immersive lights and sound show inside the Dôme des Invalides, exploring Parisian heritage after dark.

Getting started

Arrive at Les Invalides and enter via Place Vauban, following specific access instructions. After a brief security check and ticket validation, make your way into the Dôme for the start of the show, with your exclusive nighttime entry. Please note, the experience begins 20 minutes after your ticket session time.

What to expect

Dôme des Invalides

The Dôme des Invalides is a renowned Parisian landmark, celebrated for its grand Baroque architecture and as the resting place of Napoleon I. This iconic monument transforms at night, offering a unique perspective on its historic chapels and vaulted ceiling.

Features

Aura lights and sound show: Experience a multimedia spectacle with lights, video mapping, orchestral music, and special effects that highlight the Dôme’s architecture and heritage.

Six chapels exploration: Wander through the six chapels at night, each illuminated to reveal new artistic and historical details.

Napoleon I’s Tomb: Witness the tomb of Napoleon I, a focal point beneath the Dôme’s impressive vaulted ceiling.

What to bring

Bring your entry ticket for admission.

Wear warm clothing, as it can be quite cold inside the Dôme des Invalides.

If you are sensitive to loud sounds, consider bringing earphones or earplugs.

What’s not allowed

Strollers, luggage, and bulky items are not allowed on site for safety reasons.

Food and drinks are not permitted inside the venue.

Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is strictly prohibited throughout the site.

Accessibility

The experience is ambulatory and involves stairs both inside and outside the Dôme des Invalides; it is not suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users.

There are no changing rooms, toilets, or catering facilities available on site.

Additional information

Enter only via Place Vauban (on the Dôme des Invalides side, near Ecole Militaire or St François Xavier metro stations). Entry via the Esplanade entrance is not permitted.

No latecomers will be admitted after the beginning of the experience.

The show begins 20 minutes after the session time indicated on your ticket and lasts approximately 50 minutes.

The experience is not recommended for children under 5 years old due to sensory elements such as flickering lights and high sound volume.

The presence of flickering lights and high volume during the experience may affect sensitive people.

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.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.