Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris at the Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides

To mark the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, theHôtel des Invalides, home to the Musée de l'Armée, is organizing tours, family events and workshops on September 20 and 21, 2025. A unique experience for the whole family, to learn all about the history of this Parisian cultural and military institution!

Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, the Hôtel des Invalides is an emblematic monument of the capital, whose construction was ordered by Louis XIV. The Sun King wanted to offer French soldiers wounded in battle a place to rest and live. The monument also houses a military necropolis, a cathedral and a museum dedicated to the Army and war.

This unique site boasts a number of cultural and architectural treasures that are a must-see. You can admire the tomb of Napoleon I, a panoramic view of Paris from the lantern, exceptional frescoes painted on the monument's dome...

Today, the Invalides and the Musée des Armées regularlyoffer exhibitions, workshops, concerts, themed tours, games, shows and many other events to showcase the monument and its rich history. Why not discover all this during the Journées du Patrimoine?

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On the program for Heritage Days 2025 at the Musée de l'Armée in Paris:

Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles.