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Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry

1. Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry

Discover the Hotel National des Invalides, now home of the musee de l'Armee. Walk through the collections of the museum, at your own pace, and immerse into over 500, 000 pieces from the Middle Ages to present day. Witness the temporary exhibition of Special Forces L'exposition, dedicated to the French special forces. Step into the heart of Paris and integrate into the History of France at the Hotel National des Invalides. Created by Louis, XIV to house veterans and wounded soldiers, the hotel national is now also the home of the musee de l'Armee. Admire the world-renowned gilded Dome, which has been, since 1861, the resting place of Napoleon. Explore the collections and wander through the armor and weapons of the kings of France. Gaze around at swords, cannons, uniforms, paintings, photographs, and personal belongings of France's major figures. Look beyond the artifacts, and participate in an interactive digital experiences with devices that allow visitors to get a better understanding of some of the battles that forged the country's history. Make sure to examining the Special Forces l'exposition temporary exhibit, that celebrates the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Special Ops Command.

Paris Highlights 2.5-Hour Segway Tour

2. Paris Highlights 2.5-Hour Segway Tour

Explore the grand boulevards of Paris on a fun and eco-friendly mode of transport. Climb aboard a self-balancing Segway and set off in a small group of no more than 10 people to see the top attractions of the “City of Lights.” Following a short, 30-minute training session on the easy-to-drive vehicles, explore the cultural heritage of Paris from a different angle. Glide past historical monuments and down narrow lanes that are inaccessible to other modes of transport. Your guide will reveal hidden treasures as you take a loop from Avenue de Suffren. Pass the Military school at Les Invalides and glide past the National Assembly. Next, go down the tree-lined Champs Elysées from the Grand Palais to the Place de la Concorde, looking at the upscale shops and hotels along the way. Continue to the Grand et Petit Palais on the banks of the River Seine. Marvel at the historic Pont de l'Alma, before taking in the legendary Eiffel Tower.

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What people are saying about Esplanade des Invalides

The Army Museum is excellent and the grave of Nap. is a must see. I would recommend getting a tour guide to make heads or tales of all the different weapons and uniforms throughout history, so it does not get monotonous. You need about 3 hours+ to do the museum.

The museum collection was much larger than I had anticipated! The layout was great as it lead you through the centuries starting in medieval times through WWII. the mausoleum holding Napoleon was breath taking

No queue, there is a room for luggage if you need, toilets and restaurant! Perfect! Everything’s clean and beautiful.

Incredible architecture and they had a very cool collection in the war museum.

it's good to see napoleon tomp. That's a main attraction if you know history.