Paris, France: Les Invalides

Here's a striking building that goes unnoticed by most. Les Invalides is the name of a complex of buildings that mostly connects to military activities. It has an assortment of monuments and museums. But it still serves the original purpose that dates back more than 300 years - hospital and retirement home for veterans.

The photo here is of the former church on the grounds. The top of the dome is the highest in Paris. The building's purpose change when someone knew moved in. Yes - the body of Napoleon is there. It took a while for the French leader to get there. He died in 1821, but his remains arrived in 1840. Napoleon was moved to this location in 1861.

Yes, I wanted to see what it looks like in there too.



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