Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris Church

French cathedral within Les Invalides, Napoleon's tomb site

Inside the Les Invalides complex, the church houses Napoleon's tomb beneath its domed roof; visitors combine the 17th‑century architecture with nearby military museums and central Paris sights.

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Address
Hôtel National des Invalides, 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France
https://www.musee-armee.fr
48.85560951970152, 2.3126200373119405
Hours
Église (chapel) generally open daily; Musée de l'Armée & Dome: daily 10:00am-6:00pm (check official site for seasonal changes).
Admission
Église Saint-Louis-des-Invalides: free. Musée de l'Armée & Dome (Napoleon's tomb): €14 (adult) - reduced rates available; check official site for current pricing.
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How to Get to Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris#

Les Invalides is well served by Paris Metro (lines 8 and 13 - station: Invalides) and RER C (Invalides). The complex sits on the Left Bank near the Seine; from the Eiffel Tower it is a 20-30 minute walk along the river.

Tips for Visiting Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris#

  • Visit late afternoon for the best light inside the Dome and fewer mid-day tour groups.
  • Buy a combined ticket for the Musée de l'Armée to include the Dome and Napoleon's tomb - lines can form at peak times.
  • The church is within the Hôtel des Invalides complex; allow time to walk the gardens and see the Army Museum collections.

Best Time to Visit Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris#

Les Invalides is popular year-round; spring and autumn combine mild weather with lower crowd densities.

Spring
April-June · 50-70°F (10-21°C)
Pleasant weather for walking the Esplanade des Invalides and exploring the museum grounds.
Autumn
September-November · 45-65°F (7-18°C)
Fewer tourists than summer; the Dome's interior is quieter for contemplation.

Weather & Climate near Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris#

Climate

Cathedral of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides, Paris's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (639 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 12°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° – 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° – 22°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 25°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 8°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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