Les Invalides is a landmark in Paris, France. It was built between 1670 and 1676 as a place for retirement of French war veterans. It consists of several buildings. It was also used as a burial place for French marshals and generals. Les Invalides is best known for housing the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Nowadays, the complex houses the Museum of Arms, the Museum of Contemporary History, and the Museum of Plains-Reliefs.
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The Dôme des Invalides, 107 metres (351 ft) tall and decorated with 12.65 kilograms (27.9 lb) of gold leaf, is an important landmark in Paris.
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The sarcophagus of Napoleon Bonaparte
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Tomb of Napoleon II at Les Invalides, Paris
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François Mansart's second project for the Chapel of the Bourbons in Saint-Denis
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Louis XIV ordering the construction of Les Invalides
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Visit of Louis XIV to Les Invalides. Painting by Pierre-Denis Martin
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Napoleon I visiting the infirmary of Les Invalides
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Aerial view of Les Invalides
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Northern frontage of the complex, overlooks the esplanade
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The northern portal of the complex, with Louis XIV with horse on the pediment
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The court of honor of the Invalides
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Statue and attic window in the court of honor
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Statue of Napoleon in the court
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"Long Live the Emperor" in the court
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The Alexander III bridge was built in alignment with Les Invalides
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Sight on the complex and Paris from the Dome's top
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Top of the gate that overlooks the northern esplanade
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The Dome has a structure of triple hull
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The monumental bronze door of the Dome
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Pinnacle at the top of the Dome
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The grounds are covered with polychrome marble marquetries of the 17th century
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Napoleon's tomb was dug in the center of the Dome
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One of the four small side cupolas
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According to an old tradition, war trophies decorate the vault of the Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides
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The Qianlong Emperor's military costume at the Musée de l'Armée
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Two of the twelve marble Victories surrounding Napoleon's tomb
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Tomb of Joseph Bonaparte in the Dome church
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Cenotaph of Vauban in the Dome church
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Burial vaults in the Caveau des Gouverneurs beaneath Saint-Louis Cathedral
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Plaque honoring Marshal de Lattre de Tassigny in Saint-Louis Cathedral
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Plaque honoring Marshal Leclerc in Saint-Louis Cathedral
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In Spanish: Los Inválidos para niños