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Napoleon at Les Invalides

Napoleon I on his imperial throne, portrait in majesty by Ingres

Bonaparte Crossing the Great St Bernard Pass by Jacques-Louis David, on a rearing horse

Napoleon's tomb under the dome of Les Invalides, surrounded by wreaths of flowers

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Ages 8+

Napoleon at Les Invalides

From Coronation to Downfall

From emperor to exile, trace Napoleon’s rise and fall, all the way to his tomb.

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Private tour

Just your family (or your friends, or your colleagues), on the date of your choice, with a guide who loves telling stories to children.

Curiosity guaranteed

Surprising stories and hidden details, for children and grown-ups alike.

The Antoinette touch

Passionate, friendly guides / An activity booklet for kids

Why choose this tour?

Why You’ll Love It

Napoleon’s life, told as an epic adventure
Artifacts and artworks that bring the emperor’s story to life
His monumental tomb and the other great figures laid to rest here

With Kids

Kids piece together the clues to answer three big questions: Who was Napoleon? How did he rise to power? And what led to his downfall? Most tours include an activity booklet. Best for ages 8–11.

Also Great For

Friends and Couples: Perfect for history buffs and anyone whose memories of history class are a little hazy.
Teams: An epic story of power and ambition, ideal for a team outing or entertaining business partners.

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Accessible for visitors with limited mobility

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Some of our guides

Léo

Urban explorer

Camille

Stories and history

Thomas

Also a French Revolution buff

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Some of our guides

Sigismond

Urban guide and street artist

Thomas

Also a French Revolution buff

Léo

Urban explorer

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