Napoleon's Legacy: A Paris Walking Tour with Army Museum Visit
Why take this tour
Delve into the heart of French history with
"Napoleon's Legacy," a captivating walking
tour in Paris. This immersive journey brings
to life the stories of Napoleon Bonaparte,
blending historical insights with cinematic
flair. Led by an expert guide, participants
will explore iconic sites pivotal to
Napoleon's rise to power and fall from
grace, culminating in a self-guided visit to
the Army Museum where you can view
Napoleon's Tomb along with other treasured
artifacts of war.
Tour Highlights
Witness Napoleon's Paris
From architectural
marvels to historic
bridges, trace the
Emperor's footprint
across the city.
Expert Narratives
Engage with stories that
capture Napoleon's
ambition, love life, and
enduring legacy.
Army Museum Visit
Gain exclusive access to
the Army Museum, delving
into Napoleon's military
exploits and personal
artifacts.
Tomb of Napoleon
Pay your respects at the
final resting place of
this charismatic and
controversial man.
Cinematic Connection
Discover the
intersections of history
and film with insights
related to the upcoming
Napoleon movie.
Itinerary
-
1. Place Vendôme
The square known for the Vendôme Column, that displays a 3D "comic strip" from bottom to top celebrating Napoleon's military victories. -
2. Rue de Rivoli
A road ordered by Napoleon that was named to honor his Revolutionary War two week campaign in Italy which announced his arrival on the European stage. -
3. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Originally intended as a monumental entrance to the Tuileries palace, it ultimately remains as a testament to Napoleonic victories of 1805. -
4. Arc de Triomphe
Meant to serve as a triumphal arch to glorify the Grand Army, it received its official consecration ten years after its completion when Napoleon's corpse passed under it in 1840. -
5. Place de la Concorde
The site of the spectacular opening scene of the Joaquin Phoenix film leaves one to wonder if Napoleon was really there when Marie Antoinette was beheaded. -
6. Tuileries Garden
The historical gardens of the former imperial palace. -
7. Palais des Tuileries
One of many ghosts in the Tuileries Garden is the specter of the royal palace that once housed kings and emperors, including Napoleon himself. -
8. Louvre
France's first public art museum was rebaptized The Napoleon Museum for a brief period of time. -
9. Pont Royal
Dating back to the 17th century, this is the bridge where Napoleon Bonaparte had cannons placed to defend the Tuileries Palace. -
10. Invalides
The ultimate military museum where you can discover France's military history and visit Napoleon's Tomb, included in your ticket.
Plan your trip
Entry Ticket
Your ticket is valid on
the chosen day and
allows access to the
Army Museum, Napoleon's
Tomb, and more.
Schedule
Daily tours at 11am,
lasting 3 hours with 1.5
hours guided.
What's Included
Guided walking tour,
entry to the Army
Museum, and access to
Napoleon's Tomb.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to
48 hours before the tour
start time.
Reviews
Napoleon Walking Tour
Pierre was a very knowledgeable
tour guide. We were able to see
and learn so much about Napoleon
and the city! We all enjoyed the
tour and would recommend it to
all!
- Sandy C
Brilliant
Very interesting tour about the
life and legacy of Napoleon
Bonaparte. I recommend for
history lovers. brilliant.
- Rosário R
Journey meeting point
48.86797° N, 2.32995° E
Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Finding Your Guide:
Meet on the corner of Place Vendôme
and Place Vendôme on the corner
outside of the shop called
"Boucheron."
Please arrive on time for your
reservation as the tour will start
promptly at the scheduled time.
