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Beneath the gilded dome of the Invalides cupola rest the remains of Napoleon Bonaparte, an emperor for the French and a King for Italy. Napoleon's body lies in six coffins: one is tin sheeted iron, then mahogany, the third and fourth are made of lead, the fifth of ebony and the sixth of oak. All these coffins are placed within a red porphyry sarcophagus.
The rest of the Invalides complex was originally designed to be a military hospital. Most of the complex houses a large military museum and is one of the largest military museums in the world.
After paying homage to Napoleon, you can see some of his actual uniforms, guns and medals enclosed in glass nearby.
In the museum, you can see Napoleon's dog and his horse, stuffed and mounted. But don't take a photo with a flash! Leave a Comment Address: Metro: Varenne, InvalidesPhone: 01 44 42 37 67Directions: Esplanade des Invalides, 7th Arrondissement
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In 1840 it was decided to move the body of the French Emperor from the Island of Saint Helena to Paris, this all supervised by one of his close friend and army general.
The dome Church was chosen to house Napoleon into a famous thomb, five succesive tombs (one made of tin, others in mahogany and ebony, this all set inside a single carved block of Finnish red porphyry. Tip : buy a museum pass - two days valid - and you will make profit - cost 30 euro
Once entering this Dome you will notice the tomb itself in the center on a basic floor.
On the left, ground level, a kind of museum of the emperor's personal mementos, the famous frock coat, his hat and his personal weapons. On the right side, many tombs of other French army hero's. Take a look upwards aswell - a renovated ceiling will impress you as well. Leave a Comment Address: Place des Invalides
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 Cieling at Musee de L'Aarme by kylian74
absolutely beautiful artwork! Leave a Comment Address: Avenue de Tourville, Paris 7eDirections: Metro line 8: Latour-Manbourg RER C: Invalides Buses: 32, 63, 93
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 Musee de L'Aarmee by kylian74Leave a Comment Address: Avenue de Tourville, Paris 7eDirections: Metro line 8: Latour-Manbourg RER C: Invalides Buses: 32, 63, 93
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 For a little dude, he had a
big ego... by steph4867
Napolean's Tomb is part of the Hotel Des Invalides, commissioned by Louis XIV to accomodate soldiers during military campaigns. The rooms are baren but the stroll is pleasant and the location is incomparable, a short stroll away is La Tour Eiffel, the Seine, and the Trocadero. From there all of Paris unfolds at your feet, if you squint you can see Notre Dame. Leave a Comment Address: Place des Invalides, 7eDirections: Métro: Latour-Maubourg, Varenne, or Invalides
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 by Izvor
Musée de l'Armée
Musée des Plans-Reliefs
Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération
L'Eglise de St-Louis-des-Invalides
In 1670, Louis XIV - the Sun King - founded Les Invalides near what was then called the Grenelle Plain. An old soldiers home, it was funded by a five year levy on the salaries of soldiers currently serving in the army at that time. The first stones were laid in 1671, for what was to become a complex providing quarters for 4,000. Construction followed plans drawn up by Libéral Bruant, and was completed in 1676. The Esplandade was layed out by Robert de Cotte.
Construction of the dome began in 1706. Designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and completed by de Cotte after Mansart died in 1708.
Many of the arms used by the mob when it attacked the Bastille on 14 July 1789 were taken from Les Invalide on the morning of that day. Despite resistence by the posted sentries, they were overwhelmed by the mob which finally entered the underground rifle storehouse. Roughly 28,000 arms were taken.
The most significant event in the history of Les Invalides however, is unquestionably the return of the body of Napoléon in 1840. On 8 October 1840 - 19 years after the death of the Emperor - the coffin was exhumed and opened for two minutes before transport to France aboard the frigate La Belle Poule. Those present claim that the body remained in a state of perfect preservation.
After arriving at Le Havre, it was brought up the Seine and landed at Paris at Courbevoie. On 15 December 1840 a state funeral was held, and despite a winter snowstorm, the hearse proceeded from the Arc de Triomphe down the Champs-Elysées, across the Place de la Concorde to the Esplanade and finally to the cupola in St Jerome's Chapel until the tomb - designed by Visconti - was completed. On 3 April 1861 Napoléon I came to his final rest in the crypt under de dome. Leave a Comment
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 Hotel des Invalides by mrclay2000Leave a Comment
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In 1670, Louis the 14th had the Les Invalides built. It is a military hospital that took care of wounded soldiers. With its large church topped by a golden dome, Les Invalides is an excellent example of French classical architecture.
The ashes of the greatest French military ruler, Napoléon, rest under the dome of the Invalides. Don't miss the Place des Invalides which is on the other side of the courtyard. The gardens and the elegant bridge over the Seine are gorgeous!
The cafeteria at Les Invalides has very good food and I would recommend stopping there for lunch. Address: Bd Des Invalides and Avenue de TorvilleDirections: Take the M8 or the M13 to the Invalides Metro Station.
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 by Pierre_Rouss
You will also find Napoleon grave (a HUGE coffin, 10*10*15 ft granit coffin).
Classification: Museums , Photography , Site Seeing Leave a Comment
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