Quick Question re: Paris
 

Where is Napoleon's Tomb (& what is it called in French)? <BR> <BR>Is it worth seeing? <BR> <BR>Thanks in advance for you assistance! <BR> <BR>Dan

It's in the Dome Church (L'Eglise du Dome) in the military hopital (Hotel des Invalides)in the 7th arrondissement. The Musee d'Armee is also there. I haven't seen any of this. My husband, who is interested in military history, found it very worthwhile. Hope this helps.

Dan <BR>Napolean is encrypted in the Dome des Invalides in Hotel des Invalides adjacent to the Church of St. Louis des Invalide (the Soldiers Church). Les Invalides was originally built by Louis XIV as a military hospital. The church now houses the tombs of many of France's military heroes as does the Dome. It's an impressive building with an equally impressive esplanade and has a good deal of history connected with it. The nearest Metro stations are Latour Maubourg or Varenne. The Metro station Invalides is near the esplanade, not the Hotel.

I think it is well worth while seeing Napoleon's tomb and the whole army museum, especially if you are interested in history (lots of uniforms, Napoleon's horse and uniform, etc). Afterall, Napoleon could arguably be called the most important and most controversial figure in modern French history. It makes a great stop between the Rodin museum and the Eiffel Tower. If you go to the army museum, give yourself at least two hours even for a quick tour. I consider Napoleon's tomb to be one of the top 10-15 "must sees" in Paris.

Dan: Great info from people in previous posts re Les Invalides. Just got back from Paris and spent whole morning there soaking in the atmoshpere and history. I love the side of the church off the front courtyard opposite where Napoleon's tomb is. The stone sanctuary is lovely and flags hung from rafters are fromm military campaigns France has been in since crusades. After you visit Les Invalides you can walk around to the rue de Varenne and visit the Musee Rodin and enjoy a spectacular small museum of sculptures and paintings and wander around lovely gardens. <BR>

Thanks very much for each of the helpful posts; its now on my "list". <BR> <BR>We leave on 05/30 for Paris. Au revoir! <BR> <BR>D-Rock

Speaking of nearby museums, what is the deal with the museum strike? Is it currently going on? What museums are/aren't affected? Are all of the museums on strike, or is it a rolling strike, one museum to the next?

I've just heard on the news (8 AM French time) this morning that they were negociating and that, obviously, talks were on the right track. Officially, of the 112 national museums and monuments, 88 are currently open. But the Louvre and Orsay are still closed.