Aura Invalides

In the heart of Paris, the Dôme des Invalides seems to come alive every evening thanks to the immersive experience ‘Aura Invalides’, which transforms this historic monument into a magnificent living canvas.

The 50-minute night-time show invites you to take part in a unique multisensory experience, where light, orchestral music and video mapping combine to reveal the architectural and historical splendour of the monument. The lights sublimate every architectural detail of the Dome, from delicate motifs to the most grandiose elements, while the music, specially created for the occasion, echoes beneath the majestic coupole, creating an atmosphere that is both solemn and imbued with magic.

Whether you're a history buff, an architecture enthusiast or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, this immersive 360° show is an invitation to marvel and a real journey through time.

The Dôme des Invalides: an architectural and historical jewel

The Dôme des Invalides, a masterpiece of classical architecture, was inaugurated in 1706 under the reign of Louis XIV. Designed by architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, this emblematic building, with its dazzling gilding and majestic dome, is a symbol of French grandeur and a witness to several centuries of history. Church of the royal masses for the ** Sun King**, who ordered the construction of the Hôtel des Invalides to house the former soldiers of his army, it has been home since 1861 to the tomb of Napoleon I who died in exile in 1821 and whose body was repatriated at the instigation of King Louis-Philippe. It was the same Napoleon I who transformed the building into a temple to the god Mars and a pantheon of military glories.

Today, visitors come to admire the imposing red quartzite tomb, almost 4 metres long and more than 2 metres wide, which rests in the 23-metre open-air crypt, dug 6 metres deep.

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