Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral – Tomb of Napoléon

Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral (1706)
Hôtel des Invalides, 75007 Paris
Metro station: Invalides
Full price / reduced price: €17 / €12. Free for EU citizens under 26 years old (free for non-EU citizens under 18 years old)
Open daily.
July and August: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ;
September through June: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Audio guides available

A single ticket allows access to the Army Museum, the Church of the Dome (tomb of Napoleon I), the Charles de Gaulle Historic Museum (closed on Mondays), the Museum of Relief Maps and the Museum of the Order of the Liberation.

Conceived by the greatest architects of the Palace, the Dome Church is a masterpiece of French classical architecture. For many, this is the most beautiful dome ever built in France.

On the exterior, in Doric and Corinthian styles, one can see the statues of Charlemagne and Saint Louis.

Above them are represented Strength, Justice, Temperance and Prudence.

Inside, the large mural painted in the dome represents Saint Louis handing his sword to Christ.

A military mausoleum, it houses the tombs of military leaders, notably Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I).

The Church of Saint-Louis of the Invalides houses the Tomb of Governors, where military leaders were laid to rest.

Visitors will notice that here the vault is decorated with military trophies. The organ dates back to 1687.

My Tip: To uncover Napoleon’s secrets and avoid the crowds, this is the experience I suggest.

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