If you have enough time in Paris, this is a good choice to visit. Now the Army museum in the former military hospital built by Louis XIV, you can see many impressive exhibits of French military "hardware". It also the house the tombs of great French military hero's including Napoleon and Ferdinand Foch. Highly recommend.

Rich WarychFeb 12, 2018

So for the price of the ticket I got into all 5 museums which was a very good deal. To be honest my favorite was Napoleon's tomb as the sheer detail alone was stunning. I bought the audio guide which made Napoleon's tomb go from a 3/5 to a 5/5 easily. The parts you would pass over without second thought are talked about in the audio logs and then you realize how basically EVERY inch of the tomb is symbolic in some way. I would see this again in a heartbeat.

Alex CrewJan 6, 2018

My time here was incredible. Napoleon's tomb, the military museum, the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I get the chance to walk through such amazing places that have such historical significance. The time in Paris was amazing!

K PhippFeb 7, 2018

If you enjoy things military it's a good place to visit. Much to see so plan on spending the better part of the day there. The tomb of Napoleon is impressive.

Eugene ZackavitchJan 22, 2018

Beautiful military museum, stunning structure. It has free access to the cathedral and the lawns. The entry ticket has to be purchased for afew sections inside the museum

RIZWAN JAVEDFeb 18, 2018

This place fascinated me for the rich historical importance that it resembles. The rooms where the weapons over different eras can be seen was a bit dark (not lit too well). Napoleon's tomb was impressive. The chapel was beautiful. Nice place to visit if you love history

Mister Morne Van der BergApr 1, 2018

This place was not originally on my things to see in Paris. I must say though if you are looking for one of the best and world class military museums in the world this is the place for you. Perfect for a harder edge type of person that may not be so much into the Paris art and culture scene etc. They have military exhibits all the way back to ancient Greece and Macedonia. There arr more middle age military exhibits than you could ever want and it brings you all the way through the post world war 2 era. If you like military history guns cannons sword etc this should be a must see for you. It is all about the history of the military of France around the world. Also has the tomb of Napoleon.

Daryl SchumannMar 26, 2018

Impressive. If you like history, you must go there. There it is possible to find since the first ammunition used till modern weapons. You have also the opportunity to see napoleons tomb.

Thiago Almeida RibeiroMar 30, 2018

A beautiful tomb which ones used to be a part of the church. Napoleon and his son are there, together with some important figures in the French history. Keep in mind, that if you want to go there, you will have to buy a ticket for the whole museum of army, so save 2 - 3 hours for the whole complex.

Anastasiya LysyukMar 27, 2018

Wonderful museum with a enormous collection of medieval and modern weaponry and armors. Museum is separated in three areas based on period of French military history. The building itself is a piece of art to appreciate. Napoleon's tomb is breathtaking and a must see in Paris. Caveats of the visit: almost all descriptions are in French and the staff knows only very basic English.

Bruno BarretoApr 6, 2018

This is usually considered a second tier site, and I agree. Visit if you have time after visiting the many first tier sites in Paris. Made easier by relatively easy access from metro or bus. Viewed by many in the world as a conquering tyrant, the French pay homage to Napoleon as a hero and have created this impressive monument to him. The scale and style are grand yet tasteful. Entry fee makes it of questionable worth, but the handy museum pass makes it free.

Robert SteagallApr 17, 2018

Well done museum of the French military and of war. English translations are a little rough, but artifacts are amazing. Particularly well done sections on WW's I & II. Napoleon's tomb is beautifully, reverently, and respectfully displayed, creating a surprisingly moving monument, even for the non-French, modern tourist.

Ellen SheppardApr 29, 2018

This place was not originally on my things to see in Paris. I must say though if you are looking for one of the best and world class military museums in the world this is the place for you. Perfect for a harder edge type of person that may not be so much into the Paris art and culture scene etc. They have military exhibits all the way back to ancient Greece and Macedonia. There are more middle age military exhibits than you could ever want and it brings you all the way through the post world war 2 era. If you like military history guns, cannons, sword etc this should be a must see for you. It is all about the history of the military of France around the world. Also has the tomb of Napoleon.

Daryl SchumannMay 23, 2018

Very good museum. It’s huge and has a lot of interesting stuff. I was particularly interested in WW1 and WW2 and it was a very fascinating collection of items. Will definitely return to explore more! Napoleon’s crypt can be found here as well. It’s free for under 26 year olds from the EU.

Anita BenkoMay 28, 2018

Invalides is a great site, if for no other reason than to visit Napoleon's tomb. What a tribute. Dark and cool, it's a nice respite, too, from summer heat. Surprisingly, it cost about 12 Euros per adult, but under-18s are free with paying adult. The medieval wing if museum contains suits and armour of European an Asian fighting cultures. We enjoyed watching a military band perform at noon in the inner plaza. Multiple metro stops near this site.

Kim C. HuettMay 29, 2018

Les Invalides are widely known most as the location of Napoleon's final resting place. Imagine the sort of person who can rise from an artillery officer in the army to become Emperor of the largest empire France has ever had controlling most of Europe. When you enter the tomb, they have constructed it in such a way that you look down on a circular area within the middle of which lies Napoleon. The acoustics of the hall magnify the silence and it feels unnaturally cool inside. The tomb is sculpted from a huge block of red quartz and sits on a green granite base, surrounded by a laurel crown and inscriptions referring to the Emperor's great victories. Highly recommended!

Matt RobertsJun 19, 2018

Visita fundamental en París. Los museos son amplios así que hay que hay que tomárselo con calma. Visite fondamentale à Paris. Les musées sont grands donc il faut y aller doucement. Fundamental visit in Paris. The museums are large so you have to take it easy. Grundbesuch in Paris. Die Museen sind groß, so dass Sie es ruhig angehen müssen. Visita fondamentale a Parigi. I musei sono grandi quindi devi prenderti la calma. 在巴黎進行基本訪問。博物館很大，所以你必須輕鬆一下。 パリでの基本的な訪問博物館は大きく、簡単に取る必要があります。 Фундаментальный визит в Париж. Музеи большие, поэтому вам нужно легко.

Fernando MorenoJun 23, 2018

Army museum and Napoleon tomb are in the same complex. Building itself is a piece of art. Immense enormous weaponry, armours, guns, uniforms from different times as well as many exhibits. Very nice displays. It’s fascinating to look at Napoléon tomb. Hard to believe you are there to see his resting place and all weaponry from French Revolution. I was reminiscing about great times he lived in and wondering what was this immortal Emperor was able to achieve in his short life of of 51 years. Napoleon was Italian born in Corsica and came to mainland France at age of 9. It’s really fascinating and incredible what he had accomplished. He left timeless legacy. Truly one of a kind. Fascinating Museum paid tribute to remarkable French history with mesmerizing exhibits. Magnificent place to visit. I am so glad I did. Napoleon quotes: Ability is nothing without opportunity Imagination rules the world Impossible is only word to be found in the dictionary of fools Victory belongs to most persevering Glory is fleeting obscurity is forever

B. GoldJul 8, 2018

Love this place! It's not as crowded as other major Parisian sites. Would have loved to go into the Chapel. Full of history and historical facts on Napoleon's & Frances wars and conquests. Must visit again.

June SasuJun 26, 2018

This place was not originally on my things to see in Paris. I must say though if you are looking for a world class military museum one of the best in the world, this is the place for you. Perfect for a harder edge type of person that may not be so much into the Paris art and culture scene etc. They have military exhibits all the way back to ancient Greece and Macedonia. There are more middle age military exhibits than you could ever want and it brings you all the way through the post world war 2 era. If you like military history guns, cannons, sword etc this should be a must see for you. It is all about the history of the military of France around the world. Also has the tomb of Napoleon.

Daryl SchumannJul 14, 2018

Army museum and Napoleon tomb are in the same complex. Building itself is a piece of art. Immense enormous weaponry, armours, guns, uniforms from different times as well as many exhibits. Very nice displays. It’s fascinating to look at Napoléon tomb. Hard to believe you are there to see his resting place and all weaponry from French Revolution. I was reminiscing about great times he lived in and wondering what was this immortal Emperor able to achieve in his short life of of 51 years. Napoleon was Italian born in Corsica and came to mainland France at age of 9. It’s really fascinating and incredible what he had accomplished. He left timeless legacy. Truly one of a kind. Fascinating Museum paid tribute to remarkable French history with mesmerizing exhibits. Magnificent place to visit. I am so glad I did. Napoleon quotes: Ability is nothing without opportunity Imagination rules the world Impossible is only word to be found in the dictionary of fools Victory belongs to most persevering Glory is fleeting obscurity is forever

B. GoldJul 22, 2018

There is so much to see and learn here! Definitely worth a visit if you have the museum pass as it works here. We decided to stop by since it was a short walk from our hotel. Napoleon's tomb is impressive and seeing all the guns and war materials was interesting to learn. Europeans were stylish even at war.

Chinh ChinhJul 12, 2018

If you have enough time in Paris, this is a good choice to visit. Now the Army museum in the former military hospital built by Louis XIV, you can see many impressive exhibits of French military "hardware". It also the house the tombs of great French military hero's including Napoleon and Ferdinand Foch. Highly recommend.

Rich WarychFeb 12, 2018

So for the price of the ticket I got into all 5 museums which was a very good deal. To be honest my favorite was Napoleon's tomb as the sheer detail alone was stunning. I bought the audio guide which made Napoleon's tomb go from a 3/5 to a 5/5 easily. The parts you would pass over without second thought are talked about in the audio logs and then you realize how basically EVERY inch of the tomb is symbolic in some way. I would see this again in a heartbeat.

Alex CrewJan 6, 2018

My time here was incredible. Napoleon's tomb, the military museum, the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I get the chance to walk through such amazing places that have such historical significance. The time in Paris was amazing!

K PhippFeb 7, 2018

If you enjoy things military it's a good place to visit. Much to see so plan on spending the better part of the day there. The tomb of Napoleon is impressive.

Eugene ZackavitchJan 22, 2018

Beautiful military museum, stunning structure. It has free access to the cathedral and the lawns. The entry ticket has to be purchased for afew sections inside the museum

RIZWAN JAVEDFeb 18, 2018

This place fascinated me for the rich historical importance that it resembles. The rooms where the weapons over different eras can be seen was a bit dark (not lit too well). Napoleon's tomb was impressive. The chapel was beautiful. Nice place to visit if you love history

Mister Morne Van der BergApr 1, 2018

This place was not originally on my things to see in Paris. I must say though if you are looking for one of the best and world class military museums in the world this is the place for you. Perfect for a harder edge type of person that may not be so much into the Paris art and culture scene etc. They have military exhibits all the way back to ancient Greece and Macedonia. There arr more middle age military exhibits than you could ever want and it brings you all the way through the post world war 2 era. If you like military history guns cannons sword etc this should be a must see for you. It is all about the history of the military of France around the world. Also has the tomb of Napoleon.

Daryl SchumannMar 26, 2018

Impressive. If you like history, you must go there. There it is possible to find since the first ammunition used till modern weapons. You have also the opportunity to see napoleons tomb.

Thiago Almeida RibeiroMar 30, 2018

A beautiful tomb which ones used to be a part of the church. Napoleon and his son are there, together with some important figures in the French history. Keep in mind, that if you want to go there, you will have to buy a ticket for the whole museum of army, so save 2 - 3 hours for the whole complex.

Anastasiya LysyukMar 27, 2018

Wonderful museum with a enormous collection of medieval and modern weaponry and armors. Museum is separated in three areas based on period of French military history. The building itself is a piece of art to appreciate. Napoleon's tomb is breathtaking and a must see in Paris. Caveats of the visit: almost all descriptions are in French and the staff knows only very basic English.

Bruno BarretoApr 6, 2018

This is usually considered a second tier site, and I agree. Visit if you have time after visiting the many first tier sites in Paris. Made easier by relatively easy access from metro or bus. Viewed by many in the world as a conquering tyrant, the French pay homage to Napoleon as a hero and have created this impressive monument to him. The scale and style are grand yet tasteful. Entry fee makes it of questionable worth, but the handy museum pass makes it free.

Robert SteagallApr 17, 2018

Well done museum of the French military and of war. English translations are a little rough, but artifacts are amazing. Particularly well done sections on WW's I & II. Napoleon's tomb is beautifully, reverently, and respectfully displayed, creating a surprisingly moving monument, even for the non-French, modern tourist.

Ellen SheppardApr 29, 2018

This place was not originally on my things to see in Paris. I must say though if you are looking for one of the best and world class military museums in the world this is the place for you. Perfect for a harder edge type of person that may not be so much into the Paris art and culture scene etc. They have military exhibits all the way back to ancient Greece and Macedonia. There are more middle age military exhibits than you could ever want and it brings you all the way through the post world war 2 era. If you like military history guns, cannons, sword etc this should be a must see for you. It is all about the history of the military of France around the world. Also has the tomb of Napoleon.

Daryl SchumannMay 23, 2018

Very good museum. It’s huge and has a lot of interesting stuff. I was particularly interested in WW1 and WW2 and it was a very fascinating collection of items. Will definitely return to explore more! Napoleon’s crypt can be found here as well. It’s free for under 26 year olds from the EU.

Anita BenkoMay 28, 2018

Invalides is a great site, if for no other reason than to visit Napoleon's tomb. What a tribute. Dark and cool, it's a nice respite, too, from summer heat. Surprisingly, it cost about 12 Euros per adult, but under-18s are free with paying adult. The medieval wing if museum contains suits and armour of European an Asian fighting cultures. We enjoyed watching a military band perform at noon in the inner plaza. Multiple metro stops near this site.

Kim C. HuettMay 29, 2018

Les Invalides are widely known most as the location of Napoleon's final resting place. Imagine the sort of person who can rise from an artillery officer in the army to become Emperor of the largest empire France has ever had controlling most of Europe. When you enter the tomb, they have constructed it in such a way that you look down on a circular area within the middle of which lies Napoleon. The acoustics of the hall magnify the silence and it feels unnaturally cool inside. The tomb is sculpted from a huge block of red quartz and sits on a green granite base, surrounded by a laurel crown and inscriptions referring to the Emperor's great victories. Highly recommended!

Matt RobertsJun 19, 2018

Visita fundamental en París. Los museos son amplios así que hay que hay que tomárselo con calma. Visite fondamentale à Paris. Les musées sont grands donc il faut y aller doucement. Fundamental visit in Paris. The museums are large so you have to take it easy. Grundbesuch in Paris. Die Museen sind groß, so dass Sie es ruhig angehen müssen. Visita fondamentale a Parigi. I musei sono grandi quindi devi prenderti la calma. 在巴黎進行基本訪問。博物館很大，所以你必須輕鬆一下。 パリでの基本的な訪問博物館は大きく、簡単に取る必要があります。 Фундаментальный визит в Париж. Музеи большие, поэтому вам нужно легко.

Fernando MorenoJun 23, 2018

Army museum and Napoleon tomb are in the same complex. Building itself is a piece of art. Immense enormous weaponry, armours, guns, uniforms from different times as well as many exhibits. Very nice displays. It’s fascinating to look at Napoléon tomb. Hard to believe you are there to see his resting place and all weaponry from French Revolution. I was reminiscing about great times he lived in and wondering what was this immortal Emperor was able to achieve in his short life of of 51 years. Napoleon was Italian born in Corsica and came to mainland France at age of 9. It’s really fascinating and incredible what he had accomplished. He left timeless legacy. Truly one of a kind. Fascinating Museum paid tribute to remarkable French history with mesmerizing exhibits. Magnificent place to visit. I am so glad I did. Napoleon quotes: Ability is nothing without opportunity Imagination rules the world Impossible is only word to be found in the dictionary of fools Victory belongs to most persevering Glory is fleeting obscurity is forever

B. GoldJul 8, 2018

Love this place! It's not as crowded as other major Parisian sites. Would have loved to go into the Chapel. Full of history and historical facts on Napoleon's & Frances wars and conquests. Must visit again.

June SasuJun 26, 2018

This place was not originally on my things to see in Paris. I must say though if you are looking for a world class military museum one of the best in the world, this is the place for you. Perfect for a harder edge type of person that may not be so much into the Paris art and culture scene etc. They have military exhibits all the way back to ancient Greece and Macedonia. There are more middle age military exhibits than you could ever want and it brings you all the way through the post world war 2 era. If you like military history guns, cannons, sword etc this should be a must see for you. It is all about the history of the military of France around the world. Also has the tomb of Napoleon.

Daryl SchumannJul 14, 2018

Army museum and Napoleon tomb are in the same complex. Building itself is a piece of art. Immense enormous weaponry, armours, guns, uniforms from different times as well as many exhibits. Very nice displays. It’s fascinating to look at Napoléon tomb. Hard to believe you are there to see his resting place and all weaponry from French Revolution. I was reminiscing about great times he lived in and wondering what was this immortal Emperor able to achieve in his short life of of 51 years. Napoleon was Italian born in Corsica and came to mainland France at age of 9. It’s really fascinating and incredible what he had accomplished. He left timeless legacy. Truly one of a kind. Fascinating Museum paid tribute to remarkable French history with mesmerizing exhibits. Magnificent place to visit. I am so glad I did. Napoleon quotes: Ability is nothing without opportunity Imagination rules the world Impossible is only word to be found in the dictionary of fools Victory belongs to most persevering Glory is fleeting obscurity is forever

B. GoldJul 22, 2018

There is so much to see and learn here! Definitely worth a visit if you have the museum pass as it works here. We decided to stop by since it was a short walk from our hotel. Napoleon's tomb is impressive and seeing all the guns and war materials was interesting to learn. Europeans were stylish even at war.

Chinh ChinhJul 12, 2018