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A statue of Napoleon, in the same location as where his body now rests at Les Invalides. Learn what else this location has to offer www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

The Ecole Militaire, known for where Napoleon studied, only a stone's throw away from the Eiffel Tower. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_ecole_militaire.html

A view of the south side of Les Invalides with the Eglise du Dome roof shining in the sun - known for holding the Tomb of Napoleon. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

The Pont au Change over the River Seine with two insignias and the letter N in the centre which represent Napoleon III. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_au_change.html

This statue of Jules Hardouin Mansart is within the grounds of Hotel des Invalides, who was the architect that designed the Eglise du Dome. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Here is a photo we took of a statue we believe is made out of marble, found at Les Invalides in Paris. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/hotel_national_des_invalides.html

Taken from the upper level this photo shows the Cour d'Honneur within Hotel Les Invalides as well as the Eglise du Dome in the background. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

With a cobbled stone road and well kept gardens either side of it the entrance towards the Hotel Les Invalides is a great view to see with various bushes, trees and architecture which covers the facade to welcome you into the building. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

In this photo you can see a statue dedicated to Marie Emile Fayolle who was the Marshal of France from 1852 until 1928 with the back of the Hotel Les Invalides in the background which shows the Eglise du Dome roof. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

This photo taken on the second floor of Les Invalides shows the great view of both the courtyard and some of the many cannons as well as a view of the Eglise du Dome church in the background. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com

Here you can see a close-up of the arch above the entrance to Les Invalides, showing the many details as well as a plaque with Latin inscriptions stating that the first war veterans were housed there as well as Louis the Great in the years of 1674-5. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Here you can see one of the historical cannons which are found outside the building of Hotel Les Invalides, showing the details on the cannon as well as some of the lovely shaped trees in the background. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Les Invalides is a fascinating tourist attraction in Paris with many museums, fantastic architecture, amazing history and others to keep you entertained but one of the things you can also visit is the famous Tomb of Napoleon. A bit of history on the well known emperor can help give an insight to the past history and what happened before we move onto the crypt or the tomb of Napoleon. Napoleon Bonaparte I was from the island, Corsica, born in 1769 he was educated in military school and soon made his way through the ranks until he was commander of the French army in Italy, where he forced Austria and their allies to make peace. Some years later a new threat loomed when Russia and Austria allied with Britain and Bonaparte returned to Paris as the government were in a crisis. The year 1800 Napoleon Bonaparte I defeated the Austrians and negotiated a peace treaty, making France have the controlling power over Europe.. Thanks to that victory he was made a Consul for life and saw the maki