Immersive light display inside Invalides, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections on columns and ceiling.
Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris, with vibrant projections on columns and dome.
Visitors observing Aura Immersive light display at Invalides, Paris.
Immersive light display inside Invalides dome, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections.
Immersive light projections inside Invalides dome, Paris, for Aura experience.
Invalides interior with immersive light display during Aura experience in Paris.
Aura Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris, with vibrant projections on historic architecture.

Invalides: Aura Immersive Experience Entry Ticket, Paris

Paris
Landmarks
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Duration: 50 min (approx.)

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Experience an beautiful 50-minute journey through lights and sound at Dôme des Invalides in Paris, where you'll explore the city's heritage under the stars. Arrive at Les Invalides via Place Vauban for a smooth entry process that includes security checks and ticket validation before your exclusive nighttime show begins. The experience kicks off 20 minutes after your designated session time.

After dark, gain exclusive access to the Dôme des Invalides — an experience unavailable during daylight hours.

A 50-minute light and sound spectacle unfolds as orchestral music, video mapping, and special effects highlight Napoleon’s tomb and chapels in Les Invalides.

Les Invalides’ history is revealed anew; vibrant projections animate its architecture including the towering 90-meter-high vaulted ceiling.

In Paris's heart, this experience merges history, art, and cutting-edge multimedia for a unique cultural journey.

Entry ticket for nighttime visit to Dôme des Invalides

Access granted to the 50-min Aurora Engaging Experience at Les Invalides, Paris

Entry fees for museums and exhibits

Immersive light display inside Invalides, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections on columns and ceiling.

Immersive light display inside Invalides, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections on columns and ceiling.

Your Experience at Les Invalides

Dive into an engaging 50-minute lights and sound show within the iconic Dome des Invalides in Paris. This nighttime adventure showcases the city's rich heritage through a fascinating display of multimedia artistry.

Getting Started with Your Visit

To begin your journey, head to Les Invalides at Place Vauban following specific entry guidelines provided upon ticket purchase. After passing security and validating your tickets, you'll be guided into the Dome for an exclusive nighttime tour. Please remember that the show starts 20 minutes after your allotted session time.

What Awaits You

  • Dôme des Invalides: This celebrated Parisian landmark is famed for its grand Baroque architecture and as the final resting place of Napoleon I. At night, it offers a unique perspective on its historic chapels and vaulted ceiling.
  • Aura Lights and Sound Show: Enjoy an beautiful multimedia spectacle featuring lights, video mapping, orchestral music, and special effects that accentuate the Dome's architectural beauty and historical significance.
  • Six Chapels Exploration: Explore six beautifully illuminated chapels at night. Each one reveals new artistic and historical insights through its unique lighting design.
  • Napoleon I’s Tomb: Discover the tomb of Napoleon I, a key feature beneath the Dome's majestic vaulted ceiling.
Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris, with vibrant projections on columns and dome.

Immersive light show at Invalides, Paris, with vibrant projections on columns and dome.

Visitors observing Aura Immersive light display at Invalides, Paris.

Visitors observing Aura Immersive light display at Invalides, Paris.

Immersive light display inside Invalides dome, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections.

Immersive light display inside Invalides dome, Paris, showcasing vibrant projections.

What to bring

  • Ensure your entry ticket is with you for admission.
  • Dress warmly, as it tends to be chilly inside the Dôme des Invalides.

If loud sounds bother you, consider bringing earphones or earplugs.

What’s not allowed

  • No strollers, luggage, or bulky items are permitted on site for safety reasons.
  • Foods and beverages aren't allowed inside the venue.

All forms of smoking, including electronic cigarettes, are banned throughout the site.

Accessibility

  • The experience requires walking; it involves stairs both indoors and outdoors at Dôme des Invalides. It's not suitable for those with limited mobility or wheelchair users.

No changing rooms, toilets, or catering facilities are available on site.

Additional information

  • You must enter only via Place Vauban (on the Dôme des Invalides side near Ecole Militaire or St François Xavier metro stations). Entry through the Esplanade entrance is not allowed.
  • Latecomers will be denied entry after the session begins.
  • The show starts 20 minutes post your ticket's indicated time and lasts about 50 minutes.
  • Due to sensory elements like flickering lights and high sound volume, it’s not recommended for children under 5 years old.
  • Flickering lights and loud volumes during the experience might affect sensitive individuals.

The Hôtel des Invalides houses a military hospital. Please maintain silence near the Dome to respect the residents' peace.

Immersive light projections inside Invalides dome, Paris, for Aura experience.

Immersive light projections inside Invalides dome, Paris, for Aura experience.

Invalides interior with immersive light display during Aura experience in Paris.

Invalides interior with immersive light display during Aura experience in Paris.

Book your ticket at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions and ensure you get entry for this exclusive nighttime experience.

Wear warm clothing as it can be quite cold inside the Dôme des Invalides, ensuring comfort throughout the 50-minute show.

If sensitive to loud sounds, bring earphones or earplugs to enhance your enjoyment of the engaging light and sound spectacle without discomfort.

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Operating hours

Hotel des Invalides

Monday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte

Monday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Arrive at Place Vauban for the start of your experience after following specific access instructions provided upon ticket purchase.
No, the experience excludes entry to any museums or exhibitions; it solely includes nighttime entry for the Aura show inside Dôme des Invalides.
Absolutely. The show merges traditional architecture of Dôme des Invalides with cutting-edge multimedia techniques, ideal for a unique cultural exploration.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity combining history and art with multimedia effects, providing an innovative way to explore Les Invalides' heritage after dark.
The immersive show starts 20 minutes following your assigned session time for entry into the Dôme.
You must have your entry ticket, wear warm clothing, and if necessary, earphones or earplugs due to loud sounds inside.
You'll enjoy exclusive access and witness a light and sound spectacle with orchestral music, video mapping, and special effects that illuminate Napoleon’s tomb and chapels.
The show lasts for a fascinating 50 minutes.
Strollers, luggage, and bulky items are prohibited; food, drinks, and smoking (including electronic cigarettes) are also forbidden throughout the venue.
The Dôme des Invalides offers an excellent view of Parisian heritage at night as its architecture comes alive with vibrant projections during your visit.

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