Transport Guide: How to Get to Musée de l'Armée & Invalides

Directions to Les Invalides. Best Metro lines (8 and 13), RER C, and walking routes from the Eiffel Tower.

5/30/2025

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Aerial view of the complex showing its central location

Located in the 7th arrondissement, Les Invalides is central, but the complex is huge. Arriving at the wrong side can mean a 15-minute walk.

The Two Entrances

Esplanade des Invalides (North Side): Best for the Museum galleries.
- Metro: Invalides (Lines 8, 13, RER C).
- Vibe: You walk across the grand grassy lawns with the Dome in front of you. majestic.
Place Vauban (South Side): Best for the Dome (Napoleon’s Tomb).
- Metro: École Militaire (Line 8) or Saint-François-Xavier (Line 13).
- Vibe: A direct shorter walk to the ticket counters for the Tomb.

Walking from Neighbors

From Eiffel Tower: It’s a lovely 15-20 minute walk through the Champ de Mars and residential streets.
From Musée d'Orsay: Walk along the Seine (Quai d'Orsay) for about 15 minutes to reach the Esplanade.

Uber/Taxi

Ask to be dropped at "Place Vauban." It is closer to the ticket office and avoids the traffic of the Quai d'Orsay.

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Local Guide

Ce guide est écrit par des passionnés d'histoire dédiés à vous aider à naviguer dans le massif complexe des Invalides. Nous visons à clarifier la disposition, les types de billets et les joyaux cachés souvent manqués dans le volume pur des artefacts.