Located in Paris's 7th arrondissement, Les Invalides is a complex originally built as a hospital and retirement home for French war veterans. It now contains several museums focused on France's military history, including the Musée de l'Armée, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, and the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine.
The site also features the Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, serving as the national cathedral for the French military. Visitors encounter a blend of historical artifacts, detailed military models, and significant architectural elements, including the domed church where Napoleon Bonaparte's tomb is situated.