- Les Invalides is one of Paris’s most famous landmarks, rich in history and stunning architecture. Here’s a quick guide to its key highlights
- Les Invalides in Paris. Share. ... L'hôtel national des Invalides is located in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, one kilometer from the Seine River.
- A vast green space in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, the Esplanade des Invalides is located in front of Les Invalides.
- The top of the dome is ornate with gilded garlands, helmets and trophies. The gilded dome of the Dome church of Les Invalides © French Moments.
- The sprawling, grandiose state complex in Paris known collectively as "Les Invalides" isn’t routinely included on top-attractions lists, but it probably should be.
- Les Invalides, 17th-century complex in Paris built for disabled veterans, now also housing museums, a church, and the tombs of Napoleon I and others.
- Les Invalides & Musée de l'Armée. ... The Invalides complex also houses the enormous Musée de l'Armée, which is in effect several museums in one.
- Complete guide to visit Les Invalides. The Hotel, the Esplanade, the Dome Church. Prices, opening hours, tips to skip the line and access.
- Within the Les Invalides, you can also find The Museum of the order of the Liberation which is dedicated to the French Heroes of World War II.
- The enormous golden dome, the Baroque architectural style and ornately decorated features of Les Invalides are what makes it distinctive.