Totally recommend. With the tour in the night with the lights you don’t really need to do the tour during the day. It explains using your phone and a QCode all the story about the Napoleon’s Tumb.
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- Admission ticket to the AURA show at Les Invalides
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- Personal expenses
- Transfers
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Attention: Entry only via Place Vauban. The entrance is via Place Vauban (Métros Military School or St François Xavier). The time indicated on your ticket is the time you must present yourself to carry out security checks (attention, queues outside). No latecomers will be admitted after the session has begun.
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Did not realize no seating, except on hard dirty steps. After a full day of sightseeing I wanted to relax and see be show.
It was an amazing show but I was expecting more of other sights of Paris to be created not just the Eiffel Tower. The shkiciuld have lasted 30 minutes more
Aura is a wonderful experience and a fantastic plan for the whole family. Absolutely worth it — we highly recommend it.
The show was amazing. The directions to the meeting place were terrible. It said to go to 129 rue de grenelle and when we got there we were directed to go all the way around the building. Very confusing and an additional long walk which was not appreciated.
Excellent show with amazing effects. Only drawback is that the whole experience is 50 minutes, and you want more. Expect to sit on stone steps which can be a little dusty.
This was an amazing evening however, there are two things that you should know when you visit. First, there is no seating except on hard marble stairs, so be prepared for that. Second, there are no restrooms so be prepared. Other than that, we had an amazing time and it was well worth our time to visit. It was also a little educational too because it gave a little history of the dome and Napoleon. The music is outstanding and the light show is captivating.
This is a breathtaking show, and the creators were so careful with every detail, for example, outlining all of the architecture of Les Invalides. Since we came here after dinner, I would have loved it if they had a bathroom and also if there were any opportunities to sit down.
The entrance information was not clear so that was stressful. The shoe was good bust shorter than anticipated
Well organised in magnificent venue incorporating Napoleon's tomb. Thoroughly recommend this activity. When we came out, the dome was lit up and we could see Eiffel Tower flashing too. Wonderful end to a great day in Paris.
Absolutely loved this experience. Highly recommend doing this activity if you are in Paris. The setting, the colors, the music where awesome
An inspiring and dramatic sound and light show suitable for the entire family! Entrance is at 2 Place Vauban. Very easy to find.
I was concerned it would be kind of cheesy after reading some previous negative reviews, but boy what a surprise! This experience ended up being our group's favorite activity. OUTSTANDING experience!
This was a Great Immersive Light Show. Very Impressive!
Phenomenal Experience! Don’t miss it! We loved it! We wanted to go back again our last night but they were sold out. Hint: Get in line early if you want to sit on a bench. Most people sat on the steps to watch. Try to sit on either side. One of the best experiences of our trip.
Sitting on stone steps or standing could be a challenge but the show is short. Lovely and meaningful experience
The building is just gorgeous and the surrounding grounds are immaculately designed and tended. The show is outstanding! The lights and projections combined with the emotive music makes for a vivid and immersive experience. Well worth the time and reasonable cost.
Okay, so I'm not a Christian at all - in fact I'm pretty out there spiritually. pretty open to a lot of stuff. I've travelled the world, I'm not super uptight. But all I could think the whole way through this thing was - this is weird. For a start it's like a Church which was usurped and dedicated to a narcissistic imperialist emperor. Then he moved all his dead nepo brothers into the tomb as well. Okay, Napoleon did a lot for France, but he also reinstated slavery in the colonies. Let's remember that that's why Paris is so beautiful, it had all of their money. Anyway, that's not really the point as this show progressed. I just thought this is getting weirder and weirder and the imagery if you look at it, is really dark. So I'm one of the tombs it's like these life-size soldiers carrying a coffin from World War I - and almost projecting on the walls sort of pale imagery of millions of dead bodies. (??). This is a tourist attraction right ? Then the animation gets played on the walls. It's just really weird stuff if you look at the images above the altar that's like this figure. Like an animalistic figure above the altar. On the side walls the angels get distorted. The music is all off key really weird. Then to finish this all off, there's a laser show above Napoleon's tomb, and it's basically making Pentagon shapes and telling us Second resurrect the energy of the tomb. I was like what the hell am I participating in here? All I can describe as is weird AF.
Don't be too late they'll lock you out. It's beautiful mesmerizing. Read all about the history before going. Amazing
Beautiful as expected, musical accompaniment was excellent.
Wonderfully well informed & prepared guide. A wonderful mix of history, religion, politics and economics.
Not quite as spectacular as it was built up to be but very enjoyable nevertheless. I love Les Invalides anyone and was interested to see a new aspect of it. Staff were all lovely, managed the queue well and kept us all safe on the steps with their torches.
I was very impressed with the light show. Beautiful monument. It was very interesting to learn about Napoleon and the people who were important to him.
This was a fascinating light show. We thoroughly enjoyed it. It took a while to build up, but once it did, it was great. Two thumbs up
a wonderful venue for an amazing experience. The laser show and music were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the opportunity to explore the chapel.
Aura at Invalides was a sight and sound explosion. Once inside most people found seating on the steps. Seniors be aware that seating is on very low steps or standing is an option. Having your back to the lasers was less visually disrupted. Visitors were able to walk through the venue during the middle of the show. I would not recommend this for children under 12.
Music and light show inside the Invaildes Dome. Amazing experience and views. Not sure I’d recommend for little kids.
It was a spectacular experience! A one of a kind and never seen before activity or tour. It was magical! The lights and the music were in sync as if it was made in heaven! It was like watching a live movie! It was well thought of and was an amazing sight!
Amazing ! A fantastic way to visit Invalides with this light show. It was spectacular. Highly recommend it. Just the right amount of time.
Good experience. Great way to see the dome des invalides. Light show and music was really entertaining
Don't waist your money on this over-hyped 'show'. It's basically lighting that is in sync with dramatic music. It repeats over and over and over with an intermission. If you want to see Napoleon's tomb, go during the day. It'll cost less and you'll also get to visit an amazing museum.
Wonderful light and sound experience not to be missed! Spectacular setting and brought history to light with uplifting music. Well worth seeing.
The Aura Invalides Immersive Show is an experience I would suggest to all visitors to Paris. The light and sound spectacle as well as special effects are truly amazing. It is a very unique way to experience the history of Les Invalides. It is a lovely cultural journey
Really cool light show. The building really comes alive. Love how the lights outline and bring out parts of the building you might not notice normally. Love how the city passes through the building. Good story and music. Just alittle short program and you have to stand. Not a bad way to see Invalides.
A very captivating and informative experience. Definitely recommend, a highlight of our trip to Paris.
Beautiful light and sound show, but lacking of any informative content being in such an important historical and patriotic place. Even people around us did not know who was buried at the central tomb. The company can do better informing people of different ages from around the world about French history and Napoleon.
An outstanding experience and highly recommend for anyone wanting to see a completely different show while in Paris. What a treat!
Requires standing in line and waiting prior to entry. Mainly a light show. Very little historical information.
It’s a unique experience. The waiter in front of the church told us that it was a good show. You can watch it from every corner of the church. This is a must when you visit Paris make sure you buy the tickets before going to this attraction.
The light par of the show is slow and not very impressive. It’s being onside les invalides that makes it seem like it’s something special
It was poring rain and after walking for 30 minutes in the rain we did not want to wait. The line was very long. It was cold and raining.
I wanted to visit Napoleon's tomb but our itinerary prevented us from doing so during regular operating hours, this after-hours show let us visit while enjoying a different type of experience. Like many others I found the second half much better, but did enjoy the whole show. I would recommend sitting in the middle of the top steps to the left or right as soon as you enter the facility for the best views without craning your neck too much. Also, when you get to take a walk around the adjacent rooms mid-show you may want to take turns so that one person stays in place to save your seats otherwise they may be taken upon your return. There are no bathroom facilities inside but there are public toilets across the street from where you enter the grounds.
This was the perfect way to end our Paris trip! Highly recommend this experience! The lights and music were beautiful!
Music and light effects were nice but I wouldn't do it again. Got to see inside the Invalides Dome. Confusing if you don't know your history as no explanation is given.
The most average light show ever. Only the last 10 minutes were good. Have been to better light shows in other places around the world. You’d expect more for the invalides.
I bought the tickets online about a month before the trip to Paris. I was happy to receive reminders about the date, there was no problem with the digital tickets. The show itself was great, what a wonderful different way to experience the Domes d'Invalides
Disney-like Don’t bother. The line wraps around the block and they cram you inside and make you wait 30 minutes for the “show” to start. The show consists of dramatic music and beams of light- sometime flames, sometimes pixelation, sometimes les Invalides turns purple or orange. That’s it. Most of the people around me did t even know Napoleon’s tomb was there. Take a walk along the Seine and watch the Eiffel Tower light up for free. And visit the Invalides during the day when it’s MUCH less crowded and you can pick up some history.
Very cool! We didn’t know what to expect and it was fascinating. Not crowded and easy for everyone to move around to take in all this unique experience.
It was spectacular, gave us goosebumps! Would definitely recommend this activity, just make sure to bring a light jacket, it can get cold inside
Extremely basic outdated technology nothing exciting as far as the art form of projection mapping. For me because I love the technology so much it was a waste of money and time. Not comfortable either. Much better examples on YouTube plus long lines
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