Les Invalides

Les Invalides is difficult to miss. Around the area of the Tuileries Gardens, Place de la Concorde, and the Champs-Élysées, you will always be able to spot it—it has a giant gold dome. Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb sits directly underneath the dome. If nothing else, enter the dome to see the tomb. It’s spectacular. If you do have extra time, however, I would consider visiting the museum portion of Les Invalides, the Musée de l’Armée. The museum has been beautifully modernized and houses much of Napoleon’s and his soldier’s uniforms and weapons. Napoleon’s beloved horse Vizir is stuffed and on display there. Also, look for Napoleon’s death mask. I saw it when I was little, but the last time that I was in Paris, it was being restored. It should, however, be back on exhibit now.