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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

This became the highlight of our trip. Paris is so much more than just places that google suggests. Our guide took us to some hidden gems, told us facts that only locals know. He was funny and intimate both. I would highly recommend this. Not to mention, riding segway is so much fun and Paris is too big to be covered by foot. Will do this again when i come next

What an incredible experience. The museum is so big and goes through different stages of French history so you learn a lot. Also, the Chapel with Napoleon's tomb is stunningly beautiful.

It was AMAZING!!! We paid the 38€ or so for the electric golf cart so we could tour more of the gardens than we could’ve on foot. The palace and garden were both beautiful.

We ordered the tickets online, it was fast and convenient for us. We visited Les Invalides in February, at that time there were nor many tourists.

Beautiful historic buildings and interiors together with a fascinating military museum. We’ll worth a visit.