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Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides

Paris, France

Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides, Paris
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Built between 1677 and 1706, it is famous for its 107-meter high dome and the sarcophagus of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The Cathedral within the Les Invalides complex in Paris, also known as the Church of the Invalides. It was built between 1677 and 1706 by Jules Hardouin-Mansart as a church for soldiers. It is part of a complex that originally served as a hospital and home for veterans. It is characterized by an impressive dome 107 meters high and classical architecture. Napoleon Bonaparte's remains rest beneath the dome, moved here in 1840.

How long does it take to visit Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides?

Plan about 1 h 30 min.

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