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Hôtel des Invalides

Founded in 1671 by Louis XIV as a hospital for 6,000 wounded soldiers—this function explaining the name of the building—the golden-domed Hôtel des Invalides still functions as an infirmary and now also houses the Musée de l'Armée. The church attached, l'Eglise du Dôme, houses the tomb of Napoleon.

Address: 6, boul des Invalides
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Website: musee-armee.fr (opens in a new tab)

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Les Invalides
Very impressive museum of arms and armor from the Middle Ages to today. Also contains the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Musée de l'Armée
This museum is in the historic Invalides complex and presents the history of the French Army. It is co-located with Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb (entry to which is included in the ticket price). Most of the exhibitions are very old fashioned, and the coverage of the First World War is surprisingly limited. A highlight is the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, which displays painstakingly accurate models of French fortresses and includes its own shop.
10:00-17:00 (1 Oct-31 Mar), 10:00-18:00 (1 Apr-30 Sep), closed on the first Mon of each monthAdmission €9, with discount €7
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Rodin Museum
Collection and archives dedicated to the sculptor Auguste Rodin, in a charming home with garden.
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Musée Rodin
A museum dedicated to the life and work of the great sculptor. The house contains an extensive collection, which is unusually well presented in a spacious building with big windows that are open in nice weather, which makes this museum double pleasant.
Tue-Sun: museum: 10:00-17:45, park: till 18:00; ticket office: till 17:15. Closed MonAdmission €5, with discount €3, garden only €1, family ticket €10 (2 adults+1 child, museum+garden), visitors under 18 free