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Discover Napoleon Bonaparte's extraordinary story at Les Invalides, home to the Musée de l'Armée and the Dôme Church where Napoleon rests beneath its magnificent golden dome.
Your licensed guide brings the Napoleon galleries to life through the campaigns that reshaped Europe, the reforms that transformed France, and the artefacts, maps, and uniforms that reveal the man behind the legend. Then step beneath the gilded dome to Napoleon's final resting place and hear the story of his rise, fall, exile on Saint Helena, and return to Paris.
With a maximum of 8 guests, this small-group tour is intimate and engaging. Ask questions, explore at a comfortable pace, and enjoy expert storytelling from guides who know Les Invalides inside out. Gain a deeper understanding of Napoleon's legacy and the monument that preserves it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Exit of Metro Station La tour Maubourg (Metro line 8). Exit via the Rue de Grenelle escalator - your guide will be on the left holding an Orange Paris Unscripted sign. Please do not go directly to the museum entrance.
The tour ends at the site or destination
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(Pass by)
Meet your guide at the exit of La Tour-Maubourg metro stop (metro line 8) . Take the Rue de Grenelle exit - your guide will be right there on the left, holding an Orange Paris Unscripted sign. Please do not go directly to the museum entrance
Admission ticket free -
1
Enter the grand courtyard of Les Invalides and discover how Louis XIV created this remarkable complex for wounded soldiers. Learn about its military heritage and architectural significance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Musee de l’Armee des Invalides
Explore Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power through personal artifacts, military memorabilia, and exhibits tracing his campaigns, achievements, and enduring impact on French history.
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Le Dome des Invalides
Admire the spectacular gold-domed church, one of Paris' most recognizable landmarks and a masterpiece of French Baroque architecture.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Conclude beneath the magnificent dome at Napoleon's final resting place. Hear the story of his death, return to France, while discussing his legacy and impact on modern France.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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