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Worth itLives up to the hype · +8Louis XIV's veterans' complex: the gold-domed church with Napoleon's tomb plus the Army Museum
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Worth it. Google 4.7 from 44k reviews; the tomb consistently impresses and the museum exceeds expectations.

Hype67How famous and hyped it is
Reality75Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
The gap+8Lives up to the hypeHow we score
4.7 ★ Google · 44,179 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first

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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 history buffs vote

Reviewers call the Army Museum one of the best in Paris; you can easily spend a full day.

Why Reality is 75

Lives up to its fame4/5Google 4.7 from 44k reviews; the tomb consistently impresses and the museum exceeds expectations.
Value for money4/5€17 covers the tomb, the Dôme and several museums — reviewers call it very affordable; generous free categories.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5Nowhere else in Paris pairs a monumental imperial tomb with a collection of this scale.
Easy to do4/5Two metro lines and RER C nearby, no notorious queues; only the dual entrances confuse.

What people loved

Napoleon's tomb under the gilded Dôme is one of the most striking interiors in ParisOne modest ticket covers the tomb plus one of the world's largest military museums, with English labelsFree for under-18s and EU residents under 26Rarely the crush of the Louvre or Eiffel Tower; peaceful courtyards and grounds

What wore them down

No tomb-only ticket — you pay the full €17 even if you only want 30 minutes at Napoleon's tombTwo separate entrances and a ticket office deep inside the complex can confuse first-timersVast museum; non-military-history fans may find the armour and weapons galleries repetitive

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Booking: Tickets can be booked online for a timed slot; Paris Museum Pass holders need no reservation.

Entry€17 full, €12 reduced — one ticket covers Napoleon's Tomb, the Dôme church, the Army Museum collections, temporary exhibitions, Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération and Plans-ReliefsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Free entryUnder-18s, EU nationals under 26, disabled visitors plus companion, job seekers and others; Paris Museum Pass validSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 10:00–18:00; Tuesdays until 21:00 (Dôme, Napoleon's Tomb and some wings) during temporary exhibitionsSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
ReservationTimed online booking available (slot valid 2 hours); no Dôme-only ticket — the tomb is only sold as part of the full ticketSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededUnder 30 min for the tomb alone; several hours for the full Army MuseumSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMetro La Tour-Maubourg (8) or Varenne (13), RER C Invalides; ~20 min from ChâteletSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026

In their words

“Whilst the main attraction is Napoleon’s Tomb there is much more to visit here.”
Jason Reynolds · Google review · a month ago
“Brilliant military museum: incredible level of detail provided in both French and English.”
Simon Franks · Google review · 2 months ago
“We visited from 19.00 to 22.00 in a hurry and we were sorry that we haven't manage to see it fully.”
klokotrist · Google review · 3 months ago
“It can take quite some time to see everything properly, so it is better not to rush the visit.”
Tuna · Google review · 5 months ago

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to see Napoleon's Tomb?

€17 full price (€12 reduced); the ticket also covers the Army Museum. Under-18s and EU nationals under 26 enter free.

Can you visit only Napoleon's Tomb?

There's no tomb-only ticket; the Dôme has its own entrance, but you need the full museum ticket.

What are Les Invalides opening hours?

Daily 10:00–18:00, with Tuesday evening openings to 21:00 during temporary exhibitions.

Is the Paris Museum Pass valid at Les Invalides?

Yes, and pass holders don't need a time-slot reservation.

How long do you need at Les Invalides?

Under 30 minutes for the tomb; several hours to see the Army Museum properly.

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Verdict by The Hype Gap editors. No one paid for it. Facts checked Oct 16, 2026. How we score · Standards