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Napoleon's Tomb, located in the Dôme des Invalides, is a grand and iconic resting place for the French emperor. The tomb, made of red quartzite and surrounded by a monumental sarcophagus, is set beneath a stunning golden dome. It is part of a larger military complex that honors Napoleon’s legacy and is a symbol of his historical significance. The tomb's imposing and dramatic design makes it one of the most visited sites in Paris.
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Invalides Paris exterior and interior with immersive light display.
Courtyard of Army Museum with dome in Paris, France.
Napoleon's Tomb with floral wreaths at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Immersive light display inside Invalides, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections on columns and ceiling.
Dome interior with vibrant frescoes at Invalides Aura Immersive Experience, Paris.
Invalides museum with Paris street view in foreground.
Dome interior of Napoleon's Tomb at the Paris Army Museum, featuring ornate frescoes.
Metal armour suits on display at Army Museum, Paris.
Immersive light projections inside Invalides dome, Paris, for Aura experience.
Invalides interior with immersive light display during Aura experience in Paris.
Explore at your pace
  • 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.

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  • 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.

from Original price€45
€42.75

5% off

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Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Napoleon's Tomb with wreaths at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Arc de Triomphe in Paris with tourists and clear blue sky.
Arc de Triomphe interior with engraved names and ornate ceiling, Paris.
Rue de Rivoli in Paris with historic buildings and statues at sunset.
Tuileries Gardens with visitors near Grand Carre, Paris.
Louvre Museum exterior with courtyard and glass pyramid in Paris.
Place de la Concorde in Paris with Luxor Obelisk and fountain.
Les Invalides northern facade with manicured gardens, Paris, France.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise passing Musée d'Orsay and Pont Royal in Paris.
Explore at your pace
  • Walk through Imperial Paris with an expert English-speaking guide, tracing Napoleon’s story across landmarks like Place Vendôme, Rue de Rivoli, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Garden, and the Louvre.

  • See the Paris Napoleon helped shape, from grand boulevards and monuments to symbolic sites tied to his rise, reign, military victories, and lasting legacy.

  • End your guided walk at Les Invalides, where Napoleon’s tomb rests beneath the golden dome of the Dôme des Invalides.

  • Continue at your own pace with entry to the Musée de l’Armée, Napoleon’s Tomb, and Les Invalides after your 1.5-hour guided walking tour.

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  • Walk through Imperial Paris with an expert English-speaking guide, tracing Napoleon’s story across landmarks like Place Vendôme, Rue de Rivoli, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Garden, and the Louvre.

  • See the Paris Napoleon helped shape, from grand boulevards and monuments to symbolic sites tied to his rise, reign, military victories, and lasting legacy.

  • End your guided walk at Les Invalides, where Napoleon’s tomb rests beneath the golden dome of the Dôme des Invalides.

  • Continue at your own pace with entry to the Musée de l’Armée, Napoleon’s Tomb, and Les Invalides after your 1.5-hour guided walking tour.

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€44.29
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Invalides with Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum on left, Rodin Museum gardens on right, Paris.
Courtyard of Invalides with military display, Paris Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb with floral wreaths at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Rodin Museum facade with sculptures in Paris garden.
Rodin Museum garden with sculptures and pond, Paris, featuring the golden dome of Les Invalides.
Invalides dome and gardens in Paris, site of Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum.
Visitors entering the Paris Army Museum at Invalides.
Armour suits and uniforms displayed at Army Museum, Paris with visitors exploring exhibits.
Metal armour suits on display at Army Museum, Paris.
Rodin Museum garden with sculpture and historic building in Paris.
Rodin Museum gallery with sculptures and busts displayed on walls and pedestals.
Tourists viewing The Kiss sculpture at the Rodin Museum in Paris.
Visitors observing The Gates of Hell sculpture at Rodin Museum, Paris.
Rodin Museum garden with The Thinker sculpture in Paris, France.
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Explore at your pace
  • Visit two iconic cultural and historical landmarks in Paris, Les Invalides and the Rodin Museum.

  • At Les Invalides, explore Napoleon’s tomb, the Army Museum, the Museum of Relief Maps, and the Museum of the Order of Liberation, with interactive exhibits and collections that trace France’s military legacy.

  • You’ll also get access to the Cour d’Honneur, home to historic artillery collections, and the stunning Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral.

  • Skip the lines to the Rodin Museum and dive into the world of French sculpture through masterpieces like The Thinker and The Kiss, alongside over 25,000 works of art, drawings, and photographs.

  • Don’t miss the peaceful sculpture gardens, where Rodin’s bronze works are beautifully displayed among tree-lined paths and rose beds.

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  • Visit two iconic cultural and historical landmarks in Paris, Les Invalides and the Rodin Museum.

  • At Les Invalides, explore Napoleon’s tomb, the Army Museum, the Museum of Relief Maps, and the Museum of the Order of Liberation, with interactive exhibits and collections that trace France’s military legacy.

  • You’ll also get access to the Cour d’Honneur, home to historic artillery collections, and the stunning Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral.

  • Skip the lines to the Rodin Museum and dive into the world of French sculpture through masterpieces like The Thinker and The Kiss, alongside over 25,000 works of art, drawings, and photographs.

  • Don’t miss the peaceful sculpture gardens, where Rodin’s bronze works are beautifully displayed among tree-lined paths and rose beds.

from Original price€32
€30.40

5% off

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Immersive light display inside Invalides dome, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections.
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.
Invalides interior with immersive light display during Aura experience in Paris.
Aura Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris, with vibrant projections on historic architecture.
Audience at Aura Immersive show, Invalides stage with colorful light projections.
Visitors experiencing Aura Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris.
People experiencing Aura Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris.
Dome interior with vibrant frescoes at Invalides Aura Immersive Experience, Paris.
50 mins
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€28
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Invalides dome and Seine River cruise near Eiffel Tower, Paris.
Courtyard of Invalides with military display, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors viewing Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Seine River cruise boat near Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Tourists on a Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower and Pont Alexandre III in Paris.
Napoleon's Tomb with wreaths at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Dome interior of Napoleon's Tomb at the Paris Army Museum, featuring ornate frescoes.
Tour guide speaking to tourists on a Seine River cruise in Paris.
Family enjoying macarons on a Seine River cruise with Eiffel Tower in the background.
Visitors viewing historical weapons at Paris Army Museum exhibition.
Armour suits and uniforms displayed at Army Museum, Paris with visitors exploring exhibits.
Seine River cruise boat passing Notre-Dame Cathedral at dusk in Paris.
Seine River cruise boat passing by the Louvre Museum in Paris.
Seine River cruise boat with tourists at sunset near Eiffel Tower, Paris.
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Audio guide
  • Pick this combo that blends culture and beauty, offering both a deep historical experience and postcard-worthy views of Paris from the water.

  • Dive into French history with skip-the-line access to the Army Museum and Les Invalides, where you can explore Napoleon’s tomb, historic weapons, and rare artifacts at your own pace.

  • Go on a relaxing 1-hour Seine River cruise on any day of your choice, gliding past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay with audio commentary in 14 languages.

  • The Army Museum and cruise boarding point are just 1.7 km apart, so you can explore both in one day or on separate days.

More details
  • Pick this combo that blends culture and beauty, offering both a deep historical experience and postcard-worthy views of Paris from the water.

  • Dive into French history with skip-the-line access to the Army Museum and Les Invalides, where you can explore Napoleon’s tomb, historic weapons, and rare artifacts at your own pace.

  • Go on a relaxing 1-hour Seine River cruise on any day of your choice, gliding past the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay with audio commentary in 14 languages.

  • The Army Museum and cruise boarding point are just 1.7 km apart, so you can explore both in one day or on separate days.

from Original price€38
€32.20

15% off

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Visitors walking in the courtyard of Les Invalides, Paris, with the dome in view.
Dome des Invalides in Paris with golden dome and historic architecture.
Tour guide explaining to a group during the Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb tour in Paris.
Armour suits and uniforms displayed at Army Museum, Paris with visitors exploring exhibits.
Napoleon's Tomb with wreaths at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Dome interior of Napoleon's Tomb at the Paris Army Museum, featuring ornate frescoes.
Visitors viewing Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Tomb of Joseph Napoleon Bonaparte at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors entering the Paris Army Museum at Invalides.
Cannons displayed at the Army Museum in Invalides, Paris.
Courtyard of the Army Museum in Paris with historic cannons on display.
Metal armour suits on display at Army Museum, Paris.
Motorcycle display at Invalides museum, Paris, part of Napoleon's Tomb tour.
World War 2 swords on display at Army Museum, Paris.
Napoleon on horseback, featured in the Invalides Dome, Paris tour.
2 hrs
  • Join a focused small-group visit at Les Invalides, with an expert guide unpacking Napoleon's story inside the Army Museum and his monumental tomb.

  • Meet your English-speaking local guide and set off together into the Invalides complex, so you spend your time exploring instead of figuring things out alone.

  • Follow a guided route through key Army Museum galleries and the Dôme des Invalides, then continue to Napoleon's Tomb for closer views of its grand setting.

  • Hear clear, engaging commentary in a compact group, with time to look closely at artifacts, memorials, and chapel interiors that bring military history to life.

  • Choose the format that suits you best, from semi-private indoor tours and a 2-hour Napoleon-themed visit to an outdoor walking route around the Invalides site.

More details
  • Join a focused small-group visit at Les Invalides, with an expert guide unpacking Napoleon's story inside the Army Museum and his monumental tomb.

  • Meet your English-speaking local guide and set off together into the Invalides complex, so you spend your time exploring instead of figuring things out alone.

  • Follow a guided route through key Army Museum galleries and the Dôme des Invalides, then continue to Napoleon's Tomb for closer views of its grand setting.

  • Hear clear, engaging commentary in a compact group, with time to look closely at artifacts, memorials, and chapel interiors that bring military history to life.

  • Choose the format that suits you best, from semi-private indoor tours and a 2-hour Napoleon-themed visit to an outdoor walking route around the Invalides site.

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€49.90
Slide 1 of 16, Courtyard of Invalides with military display, Paris Army Museum.
Courtyard of Invalides with military display, Paris Army Museum.
Armour suits and uniforms displayed at Army Museum, Paris with visitors exploring exhibits.
Napoleon's uniform display at Army Museum, Paris, with historical artifacts.
Invalides dome and gardens in Paris, site of Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum.
Napoleon's Tomb with wreaths at Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Visitors viewing Napoleon's Tomb at the Invalides, Paris Army Museum.
Dome interior of Napoleon's Tomb at the Paris Army Museum, featuring ornate frescoes.
Entrance gate to Invalides, Paris, leading to Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum.
Army uniforms on display at The Army Museum with visitor observing.
Metal armour suits on display at Army Museum, Paris.
Visitors viewing historical weapons at Paris Army Museum exhibition.
Display of military artifacts and vintage posters at Paris Army Museum exhibition.
Scale models of British soldiers and horse at Invalides - Paris Army Museum.
Courtyard of the Army Museum at Les Invalides, Paris, illuminated at night.
Immersive light display inside Invalides, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections on columns and ceiling.
Seine River cruise boat passing Notre-Dame Cathedral at dusk in Paris.
Explore at your pace
Audio guide
  • Save time at entry as you head straight inside this complex, then explore military collections at your own pace across its museum wings.

  • Use skip-the-line entry at Invalides and the Army Museum, walk past the ticket counters, and head straight inside to begin exploring the site.

  • Your ticket covers the main Army Museum galleries plus entry to the Dôme des Invalides, where you can stand beside Napoleon's Tomb inside.

  • Take your time in the galleries, reading displays and moving between rooms and halls so the story of this site unfolds as you walk.

  • Upgrade your visit with access to Relief Maps, Order of Liberation, Cour d'Honneur, Saint-Louis Cathedral, night entry, or a tour for up to 8 guests.

More details
  • Save time at entry as you head straight inside this complex, then explore military collections at your own pace across its museum wings.

  • Use skip-the-line entry at Invalides and the Army Museum, walk past the ticket counters, and head straight inside to begin exploring the site.

  • Your ticket covers the main Army Museum galleries plus entry to the Dôme des Invalides, where you can stand beside Napoleon's Tomb inside.

  • Take your time in the galleries, reading displays and moving between rooms and halls so the story of this site unfolds as you walk.

  • Upgrade your visit with access to Relief Maps, Order of Liberation, Cour d'Honneur, Saint-Louis Cathedral, night entry, or a tour for up to 8 guests.

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€17

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Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte

Monday10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday10:00am - 6:00pm

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What our guests say

Astrinos P

Greece
Family
Aug 2026
We did this cruise as a family and loved every minute! Amazing views of the Eiffel Tower from the water and really nice atmosphere. Kids enjoyed it a lot too!

Combo: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

Ana P

United Kingdom
Family
Aug 2026
Very nice everything 🥳🥳🥳🥰🥰 the walk was very beautiful, the guide spoke very nicely…..I would come again for a walk 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Combo: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets + Seine River Sightseeing Cruise

Annemie H

Belgium
Family
Aug 2026
Good communication. Timing that was given was respected, nice. Spectaculair light and sound show. Very impressive. The children (10 and 15) loved it.

Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

Thérèse K

Solo
Jul 2026
A truly beautiful show in an unexpected setting. The lighting effects were perfectly focused on different parts of the monument. Be sure to position yourself strategically around Napoleon’s tomb to fully appreciate the effects. I highly recommend this—it’s something out of the ordinary 😉

Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

Paolo A

Couple
Jun 2026

+7 more

It was a very interesting and in-depth tour, thanks to the audio guide included in the ticket price, which allowed me to fully appreciate the masterpieces on display in these two museums

Combo: Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Rodin Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Adam B

Canada
Couple
May 2026
It was a wonderful experience and a wonderful tour of the Hôtel des Invalides. We didn't mind that this tourist attraction was very crowded, since we got through it very quickly.

Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

Lydia B

United States
Solo
May 2026
the diversity/range of incredible items for our viewing pleasure was staggering and much enjoyed...the time span of oldest to newest is remarksble!

Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets

D.j. Pleging

Solo
Jun 2026
The surroundings made it special... The building's architecture was put to good use. Two graves were also beautifully illuminated.

Combo: Invalides Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum + Aura Immersive Experience Skip-the-Line Tickets

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