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Hôtel des Invalides seen from the Tour Montparnasse.
Dome of Les Invalides from the Pont Alexandre III
Statue Vive l'Empereur by Charles-Edouard Richefeu.
Hôtel des Invalides. This building is indexed in the base Mérimée, a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture, under the reference PA00088714.
Cour d'Honneur. This building is indexed in the base Mérimée, a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture, under the reference PA00088714.
The north facade of the Hôtel des Invalides, seen at twilight.
Hôtel des Invalides. Orthophotograph of Paris from IGN’s BD Ortho at zoom level 18 (59 cm/pixel).
Cannons of Les Invalides - 1
Dome at the Musée de l’Armée, Les Invalides, Paris.
A view of Les Invalides in Paris.
Chevalier du Musée de l'Armée Paris
Napoleon's tomb, Paris, France.
Burial Round of the Dôme des Invalides, Paris, Region of Île-de-France, France
Guillaume I Coustou (French, 1677–1746): Statue of Mars, portal of the north façade of the Hôtel National des Invalides. This building is listed as a historical monument of France. It is indexed in the Base Mérimée, a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture, under the reference PA00088714.
Pipe organ of Cathedral Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris.
Tomb of Napoleon (NW view).
Hôtel des Invalides from the Eiffel Tower.
Tomb of Jerome Bonaparte in the Saint Jerome Chapel in Les Invalides, France.
Tomb of Marshal Lyautey in the Saint Gregory (northwestern) chapel of Les Invalides, Paris, France.
Monument to Vauban, Chapel of Saint Thérèse of the Dome of Les Invalides, Hôtel national des Invalides, 7th arrondissement, Paris, France.
Les Invalides on a sunny day in Paris, with a view of the golden dome of the Hôtel des Invalides, a large esplanade, and neatly trimmed gardens in the foreground.
Tomb of Joseph Bonaparte at Les Invalides
Nave of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Cathedral, Paris, France.
Dome at the Musée de l'Armée at Les Invalides, Paris.

Les Invalides

Paris, France

Les Invalides was established in 1671 by King Louis XIV. The building was originally designed to be a hospital and home for 6,000 wounded soldiers who had served in the French army. This purpose is reflected in its name, “Hôtel des Invalides,” meaning “Hotel of the Disabled” in French.

Historic Roles and Modern Uses

Today, Les Invalides continues to provide care, still serving as an infirmary. Over time, its role has expanded to include cultural and historical functions. The impressive complex also contains the Musée de l'Armée, the national military museum, which displays a wide range of artifacts from France’s long military history.

The Iconic Dome and Napoleon’s Tomb

Attached to the main building is the striking l’Eglise du Dôme, recognizable by its brilliant golden dome. This church holds a special place in French history, as it is the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte. The tomb draws visitors from around the world who come to see the elaborate monument beneath the dome.

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