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Dôme de l
Dôme de l'Hôtel des Invalides

Napoleon's Final Resting Place

129 Rue de Grenelle
Paris,
75007

Neighborhood: 7th Arrondissement

Nearest Train: métro: Maubourg, Varenne

Phone: +33 1 44 42 33 75
Fax: +33 1 44 42 37 64
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This large church, famous for its magnificent dome, is a typical example of baroque architecture. Built between 1679 and 1706 during the reign of Louis XIV and for his sole use, it was dedicated to the glory of Napoleon in 1840 and became his final resting place. His body now lies in a red porphyry coffin. In honor of all France's armies, military trophies adorn the ceiling and the remains of heroes like field-marshals Foch and Lyautey are buried here. The dome's exterior was gilted in 1715. Look out for its ceiling decorated by a fresco representing Saint-Louis and Christ. The church is located in the hôtel des Invalides.

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