Is Les Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb worth it on a budget?

The gilded dome is a landmark in its own right, and beneath it Napoleon lies in a grand red-quartzite sarcophagus. The Musée de l'Armée is comprehensive — a lot for military-history buffs, a bit much for everyone else. The dome and tomb alone are worth the stop.

Price

€15 (free under 18 / EU under 26)

Time

1.5–2.5 hrs

Last verified

2026-06-17