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Musée de l'Armée 1
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Musée de l'Armée

7th Arr.

Stand beneath the gilded dome where Napoleon rests, then lose yourself in centuries of French military history. From knight armor to WWII trenches, the collections here are staggering in scope.

Napoleon's tomb
medieval armor to WWII
golden Dome des Invalides
family-friendly

Tips

🏛️"one of our favorite museums in the world"
⚔️"far more impressive than I expected"
plan at least 3-4 hours to see it all

Musée de l'Armée

129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France

Free

Upcoming at Musée de l'Armée

Friday, Jun 12
AURA Invalides

AURA Invalides

June 12

Watch history come alive as light and projection mapping transform the golden Dôme des Invalides into a shimmering canvas. This 50-minute spectacle weaves music, color, and storytelling around Napoleon's tomb for an evening you won't forget.

Explorations : une affaire d’État ?

Explorations : une affaire d’État ?

June 12 at 10am

Stand beneath the magnificent golden dome where Napoleon rests, then wander through centuries of French military history, from medieval armor to the trenches of two world wars. The architecture alone commands attention: grand, powerful, and utterly unforgettable.

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides : Tombeau de Napoléon - Visite guidée semi-privée

Musée de l'Armée - Les Invalides : Tombeau de Napoléon - Visite guidée semi-privée

June 12 at 2:30pm

Stand beneath the gilded dome where Napoleon rests in a sarcophagus of red quartzite. This guided tour winds through centuries of French military might, from medieval knights in full armor to the emperor's own conquests.