Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum Admission in Paris with Audio
Description
The Hotel National des Invalides currently houses the musee de l'Armee. Stroll through its extensive collections at your leisure and delve into over 500,000 artifacts that span from the Middle Ages to modern times. Immerse yourself in the history of France right in the heart of Paris at this historic site. Established by Louis XIV as a refuge for veterans and injured soldiers, this landmark now also serves as home to the musee de l'Armee. Marvel at the famed gilded Dome, which has served as Napoleon's resting place since 1861. Examine a vast array of armory and weaponry once belonging to French monarchs. Take in displays of swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and personal items linked to pivotal figures in France’s past. Beyond just viewing these relics, engage with interactive digital experiences using devices designed to enhance your understanding of significant battles that shaped national history.
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Explore the Hotel National des Invalides, currently housing the musee de l'Armee. Stroll through its extensive collections at your leisure and immerse yourself in more than 500,000 artifacts spanning from the Middle Ages to contemporary times. Founded by Louis XIV as a refuge for veterans and injured soldiers, this site now also features the esteemed musee de l'Armee. Visit the iconic gilded Dome, which has served as Napoleon's resting place since 1861. Discover an array of treasures as you meander through displays showcasing armors and weaponry from France's royal past. Take in swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and personal items belonging to significant figures in French history. Beyond just observing these historical pieces, engage with interactive digital experiences that provide deeper insights into pivotal battles that shaped the nation’s narrative.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You can access the site from the Esplanade des Invalides from 10 AM to 6 PM and from Place Vauban from 2 PM to 6 PM
- Be aware that the tills will close 30 minutes before the museum closes
- Cloakrooms are available on site
- Museum remains closed on January 1, May 1, and December 25
Reviews(4)
This was probably one of our favorite activities this entire trip. So much information, so many great exhibits, we absolutely loved this
Dear Kirsten B, Thanks for your feedback, we are glad you had a nice time and enjoyed your visit.
It was amazing experience visiting Army Museum in Paris! I booked audio tour. It was value for money. Audio guide is easy to use, and I had already downloaded it. Highly recommend for anyone interested in history!
Wonderful museum, but worst audio guide ever. Connection kept failing, and how it was organized was almost impossible to understand how to connect the correct audio to the correct spot in the exhibit. Which was a shame, because if you were lucky enough to do so, the actual audio was wonderful. It was the CONNECTION process that was horrible. After four visits to the desk where the audio was checked out, we finally just gave up and left. A shame.
Dear guest thanks for your feedback, we are glad you had an easy access to the museu, we are sorry about the audio experience we will check and get this fixed immediately.
Museum much bigger than expected so allow plenty of time to look around. It can be very busy but because of the size of museum it’s not a problem. Lots of stairs to climb so may be an issue for people with mobility issues. A must visit is the dome, it’s magnificent & World War areas are very poignant. Cafe closed during our visit & small vendor quite expensive. Only 1 toilet & 1 accessible toilet for whole museum, so be prepared to queue.
Dear guest thanks for your feedback, we are glad you had a nice time with us.