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Napoleon's Tomb

Paris, France
Ranked #52 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
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Roseville, California
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455 reviews 455 reviews
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234 helpful votes 234 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Impressive but only worth a 10 minute visit. Was it worth the money? No, but OK if on a Museum Pass More

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

If you are an art lover, particularly Art Nouveau, you will love this. The other tombs nearby are also works of art. More

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Paris, France
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

even in his death, he is Grand Emperor! everything about this place is about greatness! very solemn, very calm...absolutely amazing. book a guide in advance to have a full idea about the place, it is absolutely worth it! More

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Oslo, Norway
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

In Invalide dome you will find the thomb of Napoleon. You will be surprised by the size! More

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USA
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Tomb is quite interesting - particularly the posthumous propaganda equating Napoleon to Roman emperors. The museum covers the military history of France, displaying the various means that humans have killed each other throughout the centuries. I agree with reviewers below that there is a spin on the role the French played in winning both World Wars. America was mentioned, quite... More

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Paris, France
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The French love to make everything look as if they had won all wars. Then this tomb. Well, napoleon was a truly great man, he created the Code Napoleon, the base of today's French Law. But this man was so good that the French sent him to Elba into Exile.... clever, isn't it? More

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Gibraltar
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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Excellent and must see visit. You can spend a day there. Very good indoor café and good value for Paris. More

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Perth
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95 reviews 95 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This attraction is really for Napoleon fans. Somewhat like Versailles, it is a display of Napoleon's " all about me". one quickly tires of the self aggrandization. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Magnificent remembrance of a twice defeated ruler befitting of his own self image. Must see. More

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France
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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If you like history and are fascinated by Emperor Napoleon a visit to his burial site will be of interest of you. Make sure you book for admission in advance because otherwise you will not be able to enter, particularly during high season. More

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