Saint-Louis des Invalides
Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement
Nearest Train: métro: La Tour-Maubourg, Varenne
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Built between 1679 and 1708, this religious building is commonly known as the "soldiers’ church," in honor of the great military leaders who have been laid to rest here. Its crypt contains (among others) the remains of Rouget de Lisle (who composed the Marseillaise, the French national anthem), whilst hanging up in its nave are flags taken from enemies during the course of numerous battles. In 1837, the great classical composer Berlioz composed his Requiem here. Memorial services often take place in the church. The anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte, for example, is celebrated here each year on May 5th, while the anniversary of the church’s consecration takes place in September. When at the Invalides, the église du Dôme and the Musée de l’Armée are well worth visiting too.
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The Soldiers’ Church
Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement
Nearest Train: métro: La Tour-Maubourg, Varenne
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Audio Guides 1 ,2 ,3
Built between 1679 and 1708, this religious building is commonly known as the "soldiers’ church," in honor of the great military leaders who have been laid to rest here. Its crypt contains (among others) the remains of Rouget de Lisle (who composed the Marseillaise, the French national anthem), whilst hanging up in its nave are flags taken from enemies during the course of numerous battles. In 1837, the great classical composer Berlioz composed his Requiem here. Memorial services often take place in the church. The anniversary of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte, for example, is celebrated here each year on May 5th, while the anniversary of the church’s consecration takes place in September. When at the Invalides, the église du Dôme and the Musée de l’Armée are well worth visiting too.
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