This is the place with the famous tomb of Napoleon. He's in that giant red quartzite sarcophagus.
After some time in the tomb and church, we headed to the army museum part. Their collections date from pre-history, but really begin to shine in the 15th and 16th century. This three barreled pistol below is from early 17th...
This famous wyvern helmet I believe is also from a similar period.
There were cannons all over the place, including in the courtyard. Many of them have great decorative elements, like this lion's head.
Invalides was pretty great, I would definitely recommend it.
On our way back to the hotel to get our luggage and head to the train station, we saw these quaint buildings associated with a church... I just thought they were cute.
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