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Paris Napoleon's Tomb and Les Invalides Small Group Tour

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Discover Napoleon Bonaparte's extraordinary story at Les Invalides, home to the Musée de l'Armée and the Dôme Church where Napoleon rests beneath its magnificent golden dome. Your licensed guide brings the Napoleon galleries to life through the campaigns that reshaped Europe, the reforms that transformed France, and the artefacts, maps, and uniforms that reveal the man behind the legend. Then step beneath the gilded dome to Napoleon's final resting place and hear the story of his rise, fall, exile on Saint Helena, and return to Paris. With a maximum of 8 guests, this small-group tour is intimate and engaging. Ask questions, explore at a comfortable pace, and enjoy expert storytelling from guides who know Les Invalides inside out. Gain a deeper understanding of Napoleon's legacy and the monument that preserves it.

  • Maximum 8 guests
  • 2-hour guided tour with a licensed expert guide.
  • Skip-the-line entry to Les Invalides (Musée de l'Armée, Dôme & Napoleon's Tomb)
  • Not included: Gratuities (optional)
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Food and drinks

Meeting point : La Tour-Maubourg metro stop (metro line 8) . Exit via the Rue de Grenelle escalator - your guide will be right there on the left, holding an Orange Paris Unscripted sign.

The tour ends at the site or destination

Meeting and Pickup

  1. Meet your guide at the exit of La Tour-Maubourg metro stop (metro line 8) . Take the Rue de Grenelle exit - your guide will be right there on the left, holding an Orange Paris Unscripted sign. Please do not go directly to the museum entrance

  2. Enter the grand courtyard of Les Invalides and discover how Louis XIV created this remarkable complex for wounded soldiers. Learn about its military heritage and architectural significance.

  3. Explore Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power through personal artifacts, military memorabilia, and exhibits tracing his campaigns, achievements, and enduring impact on French history.

  4. Admire the spectacular gold-domed church, one of Paris' most recognizable landmarks and a masterpiece of French Baroque architecture.

  5. Conclude beneath the magnificent dome at Napoleon's final resting place. Hear the story of his death, return to France, while discussing his legacy and impact on modern France.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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