PARIS · FRANCE
Les Invalides
Stop 11 of 18 on Travelhour's Paris walking day
About Les Invalides
The Hôtel des Invalides, commonly called Les Invalides, is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and an old soldiers' retirement home, the building's original purpose. The buildings house the Musée de l'Armée, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, and the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine. The complex also includes the Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, the national cathedral of the French military. It is adjacent to the Royal Chapel known as the Dôme des Invalides, the tallest church building in Paris at a height of 107 metres (351 ft). The latter has been converted into a shrine to some of France's leading military figures, most notably the tomb of Napoleon.
Frequently asked
Les Invalides — questions travellers ask
- How much are Les Invalides tickets?
- Les Invalides ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Les Invalides opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Les Invalides website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Les Invalides?
- Les Invalides is centrally located in Paris, France. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Les Invalides worth visiting?
- Yes — The Hôtel des Invalides, commonly called Les Invalides, is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and an old soldiers' retirement home, the building's original purpose.
- How long do you need at Les Invalides?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Les Invalides, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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