This elaborate building with its golden dome was originally built to house disabled veterans in the 17th century and soldiers too old to serve in the armies. It had a hospital to to treat the severely injured soldiers. This hospital is still active today, . The dome church which is a master piece of French classical architecture is the final resting place of Napoleon.
The Musée de l'Armée created by merging the Artillery Museum and the Historical Army Museum is housed inside and features displays of military uniforms and armour plus excellent displays on military history.
Admission: €8. Free for children under 18 yrs. Included in Museum Pass One single ticket gives access to the Musée de l'Armée, to the Tomb of Napoleon I, to temporary exhibitions, to the Scale-Models Museum and to the Order of the Liberation Museum.
Access : North Reception desk: by the Esplanade des Invalides South Reception desk: by the Place Vauban Metro stops: RER : line C StopBus : 28, 63, 69, 80, 82, 83, 87, 92, 93, BalabusParking : esplanade des InvalidesTaxis : boulevard de Latour-Maubourg .
Opening hours : Open every day of the year, except for the first Monday of every month, and January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.Open from 10:00 to 17:00, from October 1st to mars 31st,and from 10:00 to 18:00, from April 1st to September 30st.The ticket offices close 45mn (North reception) and 30minutes (South reception) prior to the closing time of the Museum.
Website: http://www.invalides.org/. The Order of Aigle "Eagle" worn by Napoleon Bonaparte
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