Tours and Tickets to Experience Dome Church at Les Invalides (Dome des Invalides)
Dome Church at Les Invalides (Dome des Invalides)
History enthusiasts shouldn't miss the Dome Church, which was built under the reign of Louis XIV in the late 17th century.
The Dome Church also houses the graves of Napoleon II, Napoleon’s brothers Joseph and Jérôme Bonaparte, and French generals Bertrand and Duroc.
Spontaneous travelers can always visit the Dome Church—there's no planning needed, and several other attractions are nearby.
Pass by in the evening for a beautiful view—the dome is lit at night, as a beacon on the Parisian landscape.
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The Dome Church at Les Invalides contains the Tomb of Napoleon I and the Army Museum. Combined admission to the church and these other attractions costs €17 for adults, €12 for under-18s and other concessionaires, and €10 during late-night openings. Guided tours are available for €20.
The Dome Church at Les Invalides, the Army Museum, and the Tomb of Napoleon are open daily from 10am until 6pm, except on select public holidays. The first Friday of each month closes late at 10pm. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, except on late Fridays, when it is one hour before.
No, the Dome Church at Les Invalides is not generally accessible to visitors with disabilities, especially wheelchair users or visitors with other mobility concerns, as there are steps both inside and outside. However, the attached Army Museum is accessible, with elevators, ground-floor access, and wheelchairs available to borrow.
To avoid the crowds at the Dome Church at Les Invalides, visit early in the morning, soon after opening at 10am, as many visitors don’t arrive until late morning or afternoon. Further, it’s a good idea to visit on a weekday, when many locals and domestic tourists are likely to be at work.
Yes, the Dome Church and the other attractions in the Les Invalides complex are included in the Paris Museum Pass. There’s no need to book your admission in advance, as you can just show up at the church and show your pass. A 2-day Paris Museum Pass costs from €70.