Discover Invalides’s 9 best spots for your trip in Paris

Pont Alexandre III

Discover Pont Alexandre III, Paris's most ornate Seine crossing. Stroll past gilded bronze nymphs and cherubs while taking in open river views between the Invalides and the Grand Palais.

Musée Rodin

★ 4.7 · 20,754 reviews

Step into the Hôtel Biron for an intimate look at Auguste Rodin's sculpture. Wander past The Thinker and The Gates of Hell indoors, then stroll the rose-filled garden dotted with sculptures and works by Camille Claudel.

AURA Invalides

★ 4.7 · 4,103 reviews

Discover AURA Invalides after dark in the historic courtyard of the Hôtel des Invalides. Watch projection mapping and sound design transform the walls, bringing the monument's story and Napoleon's tomb to life in a whole new light.

Chez L'Ami Jean

★ 4.5 · 1,375 reviews

Discover Chez L'Ami Jean, chef Stéphane Jégo's convivial bistro in the 7th arrondissement. Savor seasonal, hearty dishes like the terrine du Père Jégo and signature rice pudding in an unpretentious, lively setting.

National Assembly – Bourbon Palace

★ 4.5 · 1,058 reviews

Step inside the Palais Bourbon, home to France's National Assembly. On a guided visit slot, admire the richly decorated interiors, including the library adorned with Delacroix's murals, before viewing the columned facade facing Place de la Concorde.

Jardin Catherine-Labouré

★ 4.6 · 1,370 reviews

Discover Jardin Catherine-Labouré, a walled garden tucked away near Le Bon Marché. Grab a picnic from La Grande Épicerie and settle into this quiet, tourist-free green space for a relaxed break.

Saint Clotilde Basilica

★ 4.7 · 1,174 reviews

Step inside Saint Clotilde Basilica, one of Paris's first great neo-Gothic churches near the Invalides. Wander beneath its twin spires and admire the stained-glass windows in a peaceful setting far removed from the city's crowded landmarks.

Lavirotte Building

★ 4.8 · 399 reviews

Discover the Lavirotte Building, a showpiece of Parisian Art Nouveau near the Eiffel Tower. Admire its elaborately sculpted facade of flowers, animals, and sinuous ironwork from the street on a quick, memorable stop.

Eiffel Tower: 2nd Floor Access or Summit Access

★ 4.5 · 1,603 reviews

Skip the line at the Eiffel Tower, Paris's defining landmark. Head up to the 2nd floor or all the way to the summit for sweeping city views, with guided assistance included along the way.