<p><strong>In addition to the Eiffel Tower, the H&ocirc;tel des Invalides is another point of interest for our guests in Paris. Naturally: the place, built by King Louis XIV for his injured soldiers, is recognizable from a distance. With its sparkling dome, its neo-classical look, Napoleon's tomb and its army museum, it is one of the most visited monuments in Paris. <a href="../../" target="_blank">Book your stay now near the Eiffel Tower and discover the secrets of Les Invalides!</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Secret #1:</strong> The H&ocirc;tel des Invalides in Paris was built by Louis XIV for his injured soldiers in the late 18th century and the infirmary became famous around the world. The proof: a school of surgery was created here and its pharmacist was the famous Parmentier, who studied the health benefits of potatoes!</p>
<p><strong>Secret #2:</strong> The return of Napol&eacute;on's ashes to Les Invalides (they were in Sainte-H&eacute;l&egrave;ne) was done without fanfare on 15 December 1840.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Secret #3:</strong> The armouries of the H&ocirc;tel des Invalides were pillaged during the French Revolution of 1789 and the stolen guns would eventually be used for the storming of the Bastille!&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Secret #4:</strong> Napoleon chose the D&ocirc;me des Invalides Church for the first ceremonies to present the Legion of Honour.</p>
<p><strong>Secret #5:</strong> Until 25 June 2016, discover all the secrets of the H&ocirc;tel des Invalides through "Invalides Secrets" tours, which will solve the mysteries surrounding the place since it was founded!</p>
<p><a href="../../" target="_blank">Book your stay now near the Eiffel Tower and discover the secrets of Les Invalides!</a></p>