Les Invalides

And yet another example of monumental architecture in Paris: Les Invalides is a spacious complex, its chapel a triumphal eye-catcher, and its golden dome acts as a landmark. Napoleon lies to rest in the crypt – thus making the dream of Louis XIV, who wanted the church to be a tomb for emperors, come true. The Hôtel des Invalides with the mighty 650-ft (200 m) wide façade was founded by Louis XIV as a hospital for war veterans. Today it harbors the military museum of the Army of France and the... Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération with mementos of De Gaulle, the Résistance and the liberation from the Nazis. Both museums are open daily, except for the first Monday of each month, and give a very good overview of the French history. more

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