Hôtel des Invalides: The Tomb of Napoleon and the Making of Modern France
Walk through the gates of L’Hôtel des Invalides and trace the extraordinary journey of Napoleon, from his youthful ambition to his monumental legacy. This tour takes you past military courtyards, symbolic statues, and the soaring Dome Church where his tomb lies in layered sarcophagi. Along the way, uncover stories of soldiers who lived here, the secret first tombstone of St. Helena, and the myths that still surround France’s most polarizing leader. Designed for history lovers, curious travelers, and anyone intrigued by power and memory, this experience reveals how Napoleon shaped France—and how France remembers him.
Created by Ferit Onger
Ferit, who studied Mechanic, Transport and Logistics, and completed a bachelor in Industrial Management at the IUT of Cachan. Being from a Franco-Turkish family, his interest for language and Culture took him on a different path after he met Josephine. He decided to go back to University and Study history and history of Art in order to become a National Licensed Tour Guide.