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Les Invalides
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| In 1670, Louis XIV - the Sun King - founded Les Invalides near what was then called the Grenelle Plain, in Paris. An old soldiers home, it was funded by a five year levy on the salaries of soldiers currently serving in the army at that time. The first stones were laid in 1671, for what was to become a complex providing quarters for 4,000. Construction followed plans drawn up by Libéral Bruant, and was completed in 1676. The Esplandade was layed out by Robert de Cotte. Construction of the dome began in 1706. Designed by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and completed by de Cotte after Mansart died in 1708. |
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Find out more useful visitor details and plan your excursion to Les Invalides. |
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Read curious info regarding the history of Les Invalides and its construction. |
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View a collection of images and admire the outstanding Les Invalides dome. |
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