From the Sun King, Louis XIV himself, to France’s most notorious general, Napoleon Bonaparte, this 1.5 to 2 hour Private Tour will Skip the Line to cover some of the nation’s most powerful leaders. Join an expert guide who will introduce you to the Musée de l’Armée, housed inside the gold-domed building known as the Hotel des Invalides. Both history experts and amateurs will be entranced by the vast collection of artefacts and show of opulence at this museum.

Begin by exploring the courtyard of the Invalides where your guide will reveal its 17th century roots as a veteran’s hospital under King Louis XIV, the Sun King. Walk through the cathedral dedicated to Louis’ troops who retired here in relative comfort. Louis XIV, however, was not the only leader to contribute to France’s military History. While most discuss his height, your guide will discuss the achievements of Napoleon Bonaparte as France’s most brilliant military general. While a bit too ambitious, this French emperor eventually stretched himself too thin, and once defeated, Napoleon died in exile. Today, thanks to the kings of the 19thcentury, his remains are housed underneath the magnificent gold dome at Invalides. Skip the lines to visit his tomb, as well as the tombs of those closest to him, while dropping your jaw at the ornate homage to this leader. Afterwards, stroll the museum to learn even more about this man through artefacts, recreations, and military map

We’re more than just storytellers. Our young, passionate, and engaging guides approach touring in a different way. They will bring a personal touch to each tour, adding their own favourite anecdotes and tips along the way. They are there to listen to you, to answer your questions, and to create a dialogue – unlike other tours where they just lecture you as you go along. That’s the whole reason why we specialise in private and semi-private tours exclusively, to make sure you get the most possible out of your experience.