Combo (Save 5%): Napoleon's Tomb & Musée de l'Armée Skip-the-Line Tickets + WWII: Normandy U.S. D-Day Beaches Full Day Trip with Lunch from Paris

The museum was informative and well put together, although many displays were only in French, making them difficult to understand. Napoleon’s tomb and the impressive building were absolutely amazing to see in person. The only downside was the noticeable dust throughout the building, especially on the pillars and displays. Overall, a fascinating historical experience well worth visiting.

We enjoyed the beautiful architechture of the building and grounds. And we were immensely ipmressed with the layout and the beautiful displays, describing the history of it's artifacts.

A very beautiful museum rich in French military history through the years. It allows you to learn plenty of new information about Napoleon, CDG, and many other figures who shaped history. I recommend visiting this museum.

Musume is well layed out with great battle visuals and interesting artafacts you could spend multiple days there. The tomb is especially spectacular and yet demure.

My visit to the Hôtel des Invalides Napoleon’s Tomb & Army Museum was an exceptionally valuable cultural and historical experience. Beyond its significance as a major tourist attraction, the site offers visitors the opportunity to engage directly with important events, figures, and transformations that shaped French history and, more broadly, the history of Europe. The Army Museum is particularly impressive in terms of the scale and diversity of its collections, which document the evolution of military history across several centuries. The weapons, armour, uniforms, historical documents, and personal objects on display provide a remarkably comprehensive perspective on warfare, presenting it not merely as a military phenomenon, but also as a political, social, and cultural reality. The exhibitions allow visitors to observe the development of military technology and strategy while also considering their broader impact on European society. One of the most remarkable aspects of the visit is Napoleon Bonaparte’s monumental tomb, situated beneath the magnificent dome of the Dôme des Invalides. The grandeur of the architecture, combined with the solemnity of the setting, creates a particularly powerful atmosphere. The tomb can be understood not only as a memorial to one of the most influential figures in European history, but also as an expression of collective memory and of the way historical figures are remembered, represented, and integrated into national heritage. I particularly appreciated the fact that the experience goes beyond the simple presentation of historical artefacts. The museum provides a broader framework through which visitors can understand the historical circumstances in which these objects were created and used. For anyone with an interest in history, culture, architecture, or heritage, the Hôtel des Invalides is a place that deserves to be explored carefully and without haste, as each collection contributes to a deeper understanding of Europe’s complex past. Overall, the visit was both intellectually enriching and visually impressive. The combination of architectural heritage, historical memory, and exceptional museum collections makes the Hôtel des Invalides a truly significant cultural destination. I would highly recommend it, not only for its touristic importance, but also for the opportunity it provides to gain a deeper understanding of French history and its lasting influence on the development of modern Europe.

I was looking for tickets to the army museum and Napoleon's Tomb and cam across this site. It was easy to use and load the tickets into my apple wallet. This was a terrific museum. It eas full of WW1 & WW2 history. It was so much less crowded than other sites which gave us the opportunity to enjoy the great exhibits!