{"id":276327,"date":"2025-06-06T03:49:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T03:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleons-tomb\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T03:49:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T03:49:46","slug":"that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleons-tomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=276327","title":{"rendered":"That Time My Mom Dragged Me to Napoleon\u2019s Tomb"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><h2 class=\"oQ7wS LwHFu _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-c8fr8\"><span class=\"Mvsya\"><span>D\u00f4me des Invalides: It Was Weirdly Awesome<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;line-height:max(0.8em, 1em)\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-03jhg226\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span>Disclosure<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><span>: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through these links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support the content creation and maintenance of this blog. Rest assured, I only recommend products and services that I use and believe in. I appreciate your support! Here is our\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/privacypolicy\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"zN7XU AP91R\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><span style=\"font-size:12px\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>Privacy Policy<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-kf7zg284\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>So, picture this: it\u2019s a beautiful Paris morning, and instead of sipping espresso on a cobblestone patio or wandering aimlessly through Montmartre like cinematic wanderers, we\u2019re headed somewhere a bit\u2026 grander. And deader.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-le4wu324\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>My mom wanted to visit Napoleon\u2019s Tomb<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>, so we took her to the <\/span><\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musee-armee.fr\/en\/home.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"zN7XU AP91R\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>D\u00f4me des Invalides<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>. My sister wasn\u2019t really feeling the museums again (she was still recovering from a Louvre overload, I think), so this particular adventure was just a trio: my mom, Kevin, and me.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"BCyr-\" id=\"viewer-1g8ta1502\">\n<div class=\"XBdto evrar\">\n<figure class=\"tk-fu\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"LyA8p\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2715;--dim-width:2268;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"1g8ta1502\" class=\"_0ImwN qBeG1 Clrsk\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-1g8ta1502\"><wow-image id=\"922efc_e7aa8122ac0f4c08a0ccd014fd7ca661~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined LneR0\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;1g8ta1502&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:2268,&quot;height&quot;:2715,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;922efc_e7aa8122ac0f4c08a0ccd014fd7ca661~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_e7aa8122ac0f4c08a0ccd014fd7ca661~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_176,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/922efc_e7aa8122ac0f4c08a0ccd014fd7ca661~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Golden-domed building with statues under a partly cloudy sky. People sit on benches in the foreground and others walk nearby. Bustling mood. Napoleon's Tomb\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleon-s-tomb\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_e7aa8122ac0f4c08a0ccd014fd7ca661~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_2268,h_2715,al_c,q_90\/922efc_e7aa8122ac0f4c08a0ccd014fd7ca661~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"YtuHp\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"TuJhb\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-mmujo329\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Now, if you\u2019ve never heard of it, <\/span><\/span><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>the <\/span><\/span><\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musee-armee.fr\/en\/home.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"zN7XU AP91R\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>D\u00f4me des Invalides<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span> or othewise known as <\/span><\/span><span>Napoleon&#8217;s Tomb i<\/span><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>s located within the <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>H\u00f4tel des Invalides<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span> complex, which sounds like it should be a fancy boutique hotel but is actually way cooler (and older). Commissioned by King Louis XIV in the 17th century, the place was meant to honor France\u2019s military might and serve as a royal chapel for the war veterans living in the attached hospital. Classic Louis\u2014always extra.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"BCyr-\" id=\"viewer-66cch1856\">\n<div class=\"XBdto evrar\">\n<figure class=\"tk-fu\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"LyA8p\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:1738;--dim-width:3000;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"66cch1856\" class=\"_0ImwN qBeG1 Clrsk\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-66cch1856\"><wow-image id=\"922efc_aec48a5f72754b09a3a47a66d70830ab~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined LneR0\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;66cch1856&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:3000,&quot;height&quot;:1738,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;922efc_aec48a5f72754b09a3a47a66d70830ab~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_aec48a5f72754b09a3a47a66d70830ab~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_85,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/922efc_aec48a5f72754b09a3a47a66d70830ab~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Historic courtyard with elegant arches and ornate details. Two people walk on cobblestones under a vibrant blue sky with fluffy clouds. Napoleon's Tomb\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleon-s-tomb\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_aec48a5f72754b09a3a47a66d70830ab~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_3000,h_1738,al_c,q_90\/922efc_aec48a5f72754b09a3a47a66d70830ab~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"YtuHp\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"TuJhb\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-2d97v335\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>But here\u2019s the big draw: <\/span><\/span><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Napoleon Bonaparte\u2019s tomb is under that golden dome<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>. Yeah, <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>that<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span> Napoleon. Short-ish guy, big ideas, changed the face of Europe. His remains were brought back in 1840 and now rest in this dramatic, echoey crypt that somehow makes you whisper even when no one\u2019s around. The man really knew how to make an exit.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"BCyr-\" id=\"viewer-80uzd2335\">\n<div class=\"XBdto evrar\">\n<figure class=\"tk-fu\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"LyA8p\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2250;--dim-width:3000;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"80uzd2335\" class=\"_0ImwN qBeG1 Clrsk\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-80uzd2335\"><wow-image id=\"922efc_ef97da8d4ce74b1f8264daf079a2e399~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined LneR0\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;80uzd2335&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:3000,&quot;height&quot;:2250,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;922efc_ef97da8d4ce74b1f8264daf079a2e399~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_ef97da8d4ce74b1f8264daf079a2e399~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/922efc_ef97da8d4ce74b1f8264daf079a2e399~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Large red-brown sarcophagus in a circular room with stone statues. Visitors in the background. Green stone base, colorful floor pattern. Napoleon's Tomb\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleon-s-tomb\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_ef97da8d4ce74b1f8264daf079a2e399~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_3000,h_2250,al_c,q_90\/922efc_ef97da8d4ce74b1f8264daf079a2e399~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"YtuHp\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"TuJhb\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-v4e9z341\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>The tomb itself? Huge. Like, \u201cmaybe overcompensating a little\u201d huge. It\u2019s surrounded by six massive Victory statues and looks like it belongs in a fantasy movie. My mom was in awe. Although I am not sure that it is exactly what she expected but she was quietly walking the circle above the crypt, taking it all in like she\u2019d been waiting for this moment her whole life. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"BCyr-\" id=\"viewer-mbd382045\">\n<div class=\"XBdto evrar\">\n<figure class=\"tk-fu\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"LyA8p\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2250;--dim-width:3000;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"mbd382045\" class=\"_0ImwN qBeG1 Clrsk\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-mbd382045\"><wow-image id=\"922efc_3f02e76daca94e65b8be6938ca56b99c~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined LneR0\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;mbd382045&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:3000,&quot;height&quot;:2250,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;922efc_3f02e76daca94e65b8be6938ca56b99c~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_3f02e76daca94e65b8be6938ca56b99c~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/922efc_3f02e76daca94e65b8be6938ca56b99c~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Ornate domed ceiling with detailed paintings and arches, illuminated by two windows. Rich gold and beige tones enhance the intricate design. Napoleon's Tomb\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleon-s-tomb\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_3f02e76daca94e65b8be6938ca56b99c~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_3000,h_2250,al_c,q_90\/922efc_3f02e76daca94e65b8be6938ca56b99c~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"YtuHp\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"TuJhb\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-wht5c343\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>We wandered into the <\/span><\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.musee-armee.fr\/en\/home.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"zN7XU AP91R\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Arm\u00e9e<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span> next, which is tucked right into the complex. And I\u2019ve got to say\u2014the museum was actually super interesting. They\u2019ve got displays that walk you through the evolution of the French army, from knights in shiny armor to trench coats and gas masks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"BCyr-\" id=\"viewer-1m17c2433\">\n<div class=\"XBdto evrar\">\n<figure class=\"tk-fu\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"LyA8p\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:1500;--dim-width:2000;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"1m17c2433\" class=\"_0ImwN qBeG1 Clrsk\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-1m17c2433\"><wow-image id=\"922efc_1547f7986e804bc2a451c7986dd96810~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined LneR0\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;1m17c2433&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:2000,&quot;height&quot;:1500,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;922efc_1547f7986e804bc2a451c7986dd96810~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_1547f7986e804bc2a451c7986dd96810~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/922efc_1547f7986e804bc2a451c7986dd96810~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"A large, green bronze cannon is displayed in a museum with two cannonballs beside it. The background shows informational panels. Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Arm\u00e9e\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleon-s-tomb\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_1547f7986e804bc2a451c7986dd96810~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_2000,h_1500,al_c,q_90\/922efc_1547f7986e804bc2a451c7986dd96810~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"YtuHp\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"TuJhb\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ae755347\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>And the armor? Let\u2019s talk about the armor. Some of it was still bent from actual battles and jousts, which had me wondering\u2026 <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>who cleaned this up after the joust and thought, \u201cHey, let\u2019s keep this as living room d\u00e9cor. Real ambiance.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Because, honestly, some of it looked like it had <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>vibes<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u2014very medieval man-cave energy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"BCyr-\" id=\"viewer-w5ejm2719\">\n<div class=\"XBdto evrar\">\n<figure class=\"tk-fu\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"LyA8p\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2000;--dim-width:1500;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"w5ejm2719\" class=\"_0ImwN qBeG1 Clrsk\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-w5ejm2719\"><wow-image id=\"922efc_35d83967513b4acfba9e6be183522e57~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined LneR0\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;w5ejm2719&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1500,&quot;height&quot;:2000,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;922efc_35d83967513b4acfba9e6be183522e57~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_35d83967513b4acfba9e6be183522e57~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/922efc_35d83967513b4acfba9e6be183522e57~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Golden armor with a large hole is displayed in a museum under soft lighting, surrounded by other artifacts. The mood is historical. Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Arm\u00e9e\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleon-s-tomb\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_35d83967513b4acfba9e6be183522e57~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1500,h_2000,al_c,q_90\/922efc_35d83967513b4acfba9e6be183522e57~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"YtuHp\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"TuJhb\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-njujh353\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>We spent a couple hours walking through halls of swords, cannons, and war strategy maps that felt like something out of a movie set. Even Kevin got into it, pointing out cool uniforms like he was suddenly in charge of wardrobe for a war epic.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"BCyr-\" id=\"viewer-qqnrp3216\">\n<div class=\"XBdto evrar\">\n<figure class=\"tk-fu\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"LyA8p\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2000;--dim-width:1500;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"qqnrp3216\" class=\"_0ImwN qBeG1 Clrsk\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-qqnrp3216\"><wow-image id=\"922efc_83477dc523984d78900e88323a313c5d~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined LneR0\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;qqnrp3216&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1500,&quot;height&quot;:2000,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;922efc_83477dc523984d78900e88323a313c5d~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_83477dc523984d78900e88323a313c5d~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_196,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/922efc_83477dc523984d78900e88323a313c5d~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Armored suits on display behind glass in a museum. The dark metal armor contrasts with the light walls. Informational plaques are visible. Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Arm\u00e9e\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.charmainewanders.com\/post\/that-time-my-mom-dragged-me-to-napoleon-s-tomb\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/922efc_83477dc523984d78900e88323a313c5d~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_1500,h_2000,al_c,q_90\/922efc_83477dc523984d78900e88323a313c5d~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"YtuHp\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"TuJhb\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ugdfs355\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>By the end of the visit, I was weirdly glad we went. What I thought would be another dusty museum trip turned out to be this majestic, unexpectedly emotional dive into French history\u2014with just enough drama and death to satisfy my mom\u2019s love for all things historical and mildly morbid.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"qtPmu LwHFu _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-0r75x357\"><span class=\"Mvsya\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\ud83d\udd70\ufe0f Best Time to Visit D\u00f4me des Invalides<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-tqpn6359\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>If you want the best experience (aka: fewer crowds, better photo ops, and a calmer vibe to contemplate Napoleon\u2019s complicated legacy), I <\/span><\/span><em style=\"font-style:italic\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>highly<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span> recommend going in the <\/span><\/span><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>late morning on a weekday<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\u2014somewhere between 10 and 11 AM. That sweet spot avoids the early bird tour groups and the post-lunch rush.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"qtPmu LwHFu _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ai869369\"><span class=\"Mvsya\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>\ud83c\udfa7 Want the Full Experience? Book a Tour<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-hcha8371\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>If you\u2019re a history buff\u2014or just want someone to explain what all the statues mean without Googling every five seconds\u2014<\/span><\/span><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>a guided tour is totally worth it<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>. Some even combine Les Invalides with other Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or Mus\u00e9e Rodin nearby.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-3prdw375\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>There are group options, or you can go all in with a private historian who drops Napoleon facts like a walking TED Talk. Bonus: most tours include skip-the-line entry, which is a blessing on busy summer days. Look for tours that include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"JWPBS _178TK\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-yztsl379\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Access to the D\u00f4me des Invalides &amp; Napoleon&#8217;s Tomb<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-ytdzw382\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>A guided walk through the Mus\u00e9e de l\u2019Arm\u00e9e<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-tird6385\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Optional add-ons to nearby monuments or a Seine cruise<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"JWPBS _178TK\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-dcmtl395\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Where<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>: D\u00f4me des Invalides, 129 Rue de Grenelle, Paris<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-58p2q399\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>When to Go<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>: Weekday mornings, especially spring\/fall<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-pbk19403\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Cost<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>: Around \u20ac14, museum included<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-phl39407\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Nearby Goodies<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>: Caf\u00e9 de l&#8217;Esplanade for fancy coffee, or grab a crepe and sit by the Seine<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"UHdAF\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-ezff1411\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Weirdly Fun<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>: Pretend to pick out which armor you&#8217;d wear in battle. Kevin did. It was a thing.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"OsDxK iJUzK _178TK Bb686\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-zijkt414\"><span class=\"JtXdA\"><span style=\"color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-decoration:inherit\"><span>Ever been roped into a \u201cmom\u2019s choice\u201d travel stop that ended up being awesome? Drop your story in the comments\u2014especially if it involved historical figures, crypts, or battle gear. \ud83d\udcac\ud83d\udc47<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>D\u00f4me des Invalides: It Was Weirdly Awesome Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through these links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support the content creation and maintenance of this blog. 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