Invalides - activities

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Musée des Plans-reliefs in Paris: the program for this nocturne

Nuit des Musées 2024 returns to Paris and the Île-de-France region. For the occasion, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, located in the Hôtel des Invalides in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, is opening its doors to us by night, and unveiling a special program.

Races and walks in aid of Bleuet de France, departing from Les Invalides

To help raise funds for the war wounded, Parisians are invited to run or walk between 2.5 and 10 kilometers, starting at Les Invalides, with a route around the monument, on May 5, 2024.

Paris: Invalides rabbits captured for introduction into Seine-et-Marne

While the little long-eared animals were finally allowed to roam freely on the lawns of the Invalides in Paris, the wild rabbits are currently being captured for release and introduced into Seine-et-Marne, the Paris Prefecture told AFP. An operation denounced by the Paris Animaux Zoopolis association.

Aura, a sound and light show that illuminates the Dôme des Invalides - photos and video

Alerte, a new immersive show, arrives in Paris. From September 22, 2023, we'll be discovering Aura at the Musée de l'Armée, a sound and light show with video mapping that highlights the Dôme des Invalides.

Discover the history of the discreet Gare des Invalides on an unusual guided tour

In the 7th arrondissement, the name Invalides evokes the eponymous Hôtel, home to the Musée de l'Armée and Napoleon's tomb, among other buildings. It's also the name given to the railway station just across the street, a place steeped in history that few know anything about!

Saint Barbara's Day: a week of free events at the Musée de l'Armée

Celebrate Saint Barbara, patron saint of artillerymen and sappers, with a week of free events at the Musée de l'Armée, from December 4 to 10, 2023, including sporting challenges and military ceremonies.

Escape game L'Armée des Ombres at the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération

Plunge into the heart of the Second World War with the L'Armée des Ombres escape game at the Musée de l'Ordre de la Libération in Paris on October 11, November 21, December 13, 2023 and January 16, 2024. Offered by Game of Room, this unique historical adventure transports you back to 1942, where you take on the role of resistance fighters ready to do anything to help their comrades. Ready to join the Resistance?

Archery World Cup finals on the esplanade des Invalides, Olympic site

On the weekend of August 19 and 20, 2023, you'll have the opportunity to attend a Parisian sporting event, the Archery World Cup, whose finals will be held on the esplanade des Invalides, a great rehearsal before the Olympic Games!

Blood donation: the annual blood drive in support of the armed forces takes place at Les Invalides on July 14

For the 10th year, the Centre de Transfusion Sanguine des Armées is organizing its blood drive. Join us on July 14, 2023 at the Hôtel des Invalides for a good deed.

Ball at the Court of the Valois: the costumed dance at the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides

The court of the Valois and its sumptuous parties await you! Take part in the great costume ball organized by the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides, this Friday, June 16, 2023.

USO 2, the scented myth: the immersive and olfactive experience by Maison Cartier

From December 1 to 11, 2022, discover the new Unknown Scented Object (or Objet Sentant Non Identifié), the unusual experience held by Cartier, by the Invalides. A free journey to the scented universe of Mathilde Laurent.

Paris: mystery at the Invalides, two canons of the Musée de l’Armée are missing

Two canons from the Musée de l’Armée at the Invalides have disappeared! Have them been stolen or simply placed somewhere else? Anyway, this July 8, 2022, the museum has filed a complaint about theft of cultural property.

History fact, it happened on September 7 in Paris: Paris taxis requisitioned, the “Taxis de la Marne”

On September 6 and 7, 1914, 1,300 Paris taxis are requisitioned by the French army to send backup soldiers to the front for the Battle of the Marne. The “Taxis de la Marne” will carry 6,000 infantrymen and enable to stop the advance of the German armies to Paris.

Musée Rodin and the sculpture garden: discover the summer 2021 program

The Musée Rodin is a genuine Parisian rococo architecture gem where are mostly exhibited works by Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel. This summer, the museum teopens the garden and provides a lovely program to be enjoyed from June 17 to September 26, 2021.

Invalides: Mémoires de Guerres, the exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée - closure

Attention history buffs! The Musée de l'Armée is dedicating an exhibition to photojournalist Philippe de Poulpiquet, entitled Invalides : Mémoires de Guerres, from September 19, 2020 to February 28, 2021. The exhibition remains closed until further notice.

80th anniversary of the Appeal of June 18: Emmanuel Macron in Paris and London for commemorations

On June 18, 2020, Emmanuel Macron commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Appel of June 18 by the General Charles de Gaulle. The French President is said to go to the Invalides, before heading to the memorial of the Mont Valérien, and then London for a diplomatic visit.

Réinventer Paris II, underground revolution

Paris City Hall reveals the list of the 20 projects that made the final call for project for “Réinventer Paris II” [Reinventing Paris II]. 20 underground sites as remarkable as unoccupied will be fitted by 2025.

New Year’s Day Lunch 2019 at Chez Françoise in Paris

If you want to start 2019 with a relaxing lunch, head to the Invalides, underneath the air terminal at Chez Françoise. You’ll be offered a festive lunch at a very competitive rate!

Heritage Days 2018 at Les Invalides

To mark Heritage Days 2018, the Palais des Invalides and its Musée de l'Armée are opening their doors to us free of charge. Saturday, September 15 and Sunday, September 16, 2018, guided tours, workshops and concerts await you there!

1918, Armistice(s), the exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée : our photos

The Musée de l'Armée - Invalides is devoting an exhibition to the November 11, 1918 armistice, a veritable "historical and memorial caesura", from July 24 to September 30, 2018. An opportunity to delve back into our history lessons on the First World War.