Landmarks

Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

Duration

50 mins

Open today

4.7/5(368)

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 ❤️

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
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 ❤️
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.
Tim S
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
It was truly a fantastic experience—I wouldn't have wanted to miss it. I definitely recommend it!
Mary C
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
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.

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.