Granting access to over 60 museums (including Les Invalides) for 2-6 days, savings can be made if you pack in enough destinations. If you plan to speedrun through the major museums of Paris, the Paris Museum Pass might be the ticket for you. EU jobseekers (with proof less than 6 months old).EEA (European Economic Area) residents aged under 26.Paris Sightseeing Pass (Museum Pass included): 124€įree access: available to visitors that meet the following criteria (proof of status required):.You can get one here. Tickets include access to all accessible areas and any temporary exhibitions. My recommendation would be to buy a skip-the-line-ticket in advance to save you annoying waiting time. There are two on-site ticket offices located at the South and North entrances.
Here’s all you need to know to get the most out of your trip to Hôtel national des Invalides Paris: There is plenty to explore for first-time visitors. The former displays antique models used for military planning, and the latter documents contemporary French history. The most famous is Napoleon Bonaparte, entombed in an impressive sarcophagus beneath the elegant towering dome.Īside from being a hospital and retirement home for veterans, the complex also contains the Musée des Plans-Reliefs and La contemporaine. The big draw for many visitors is the mausoleum, where France’s military notables are laid to rest. A compelling way to learn about the remarkable martial history of the nation. Unsurprisingly, for a nation embroiled in many pivotal European wars, there is a vast collection - reportedly over 500,000 pieces - of French military artifacts dating back to antiquity. It is also the home of the Musée de l’Armée (Museum of the Army). Over the ensuing centuries, Les Invalides became the spiritual home of the French army. A church and chapel were soon added, including the stunning golden-domed royal chapel - an important landmark and the tallest church in Paris. Commissioned in 1670 by the Sun King, Louis XIV, the complex quickly grew to be one of the biggest in Paris. Hôtel national des Invalides Paris was a hospital built to care for disabled (invalides) and retired veterans.
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