Les Invalides - Paris, France
Posted by: Metro2
N 48° 51.278 E 002° 18.754
31U E 449573 N 5411524
Les Invalides...site of Napolean's tomb.
Waymark Code: WMW2XA
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 07/03/2017
Views: 20
Originally a military hospital, this complex of buildings now houses military museums, artifacts...and of course, the tombs of famous French military men...including Napolean and members of his family. Construction began in 1670 and the complex of baroque buildings was completed in 1679. The architects were Libéral Bruant and Jules Hardouin Mansart.
1000 Places lists Hotel des Invalides as one of the top ten sites to see in Paris and reminds visitors to also see the Musee de l'Armee while there.
Visit Instructions:
Please provide another photo of the location. You don't have to be in there shot, but you can. The photo requirement is to discourage any armchair visiting.