- 08 -082014
Les Invalides during the Great War, sixth episode : The Garibaldis in the service of France
On 28 January 1915, Giuseppe, Ricciotti and Santo Garibaldi visited the Musée de l’Armée and were received by General Niox, director of the Musée de l’Armée. They were three of the many grandsons of the […]
- 08 -052014
Les Invalides during the Great War, fifth episode : opening of the Hôtel des Invalides
The crowd has come through the gates of the Hôtel des Invalides and moves towards the main courtyard. Since 1915, three times week, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 12 midday to 4 p.m., the public […]
- 08 -012014
Les Invalides during the Great War, fourth episode : Les Invalides during a “snack” break
The photograph does not go unnoticed on the Invalides esplanade. Many soldiers, having a «snack» or waiting, look at it, some of them even striking the pose. They have put down their heavy kit bags […]
- 07 -282014
Les Invalides during the Great War, third episode : Great hall for small trophies
Uniforms and unexploded shells of various calibres – with their wicker carrying baskets, visible in this photograph – displayed in the great hall of the Musée de l’Armée – have a common origin: Germany. They […]
- 07 -252014
Les Invalides during the Great War, second episode : emblems captured and displayed
This photograph was taken on 7 October 1914, when six German emblems were transferred to the Invalides. Carried by gendarmes, some of the flags were torn during the fighting. Those carrying emblems are flanked by […]
- 07 -232014
Les Invalides during the Great War, first episode : on the Invalides esplanade
On 22 April 1915, General Alfred Galopin (1852-1931), commander of the fortified city of Paris, on horseback in the foreground, reviewed the troops of the Camp retranché de Paris (Paris fortified camp). The soldiers, standing […]
- 07 -112014
Les Invalides during the Great War : pilot episode
Placed on 24 pillars of the main courtyard (cour d’honneur), this exhibition of photographs, little known to the general public and taken from the collections of the Musée de l’Armée, shows the main uses to […]
- 04 -252014
“La Nuit aux Invalides” 3rd season, it’s on !
Until May 24th (except on sunday and May 1st) the monumental video show is coming back in the Invalides. Reserve your tickets, for the new version of the show. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of […]
- 02 -122013
New guide on the Collections of the Contemporary Department (1871-1945)
Enhance your knowledge on the Collections of the Contemporary Department with our recently published guide. French and foreign uniforms, artefacts from the French colonies, pieces of armament, soldiers’ personal effects and items needed for daily […]
- 02 -072013
A new story telling guided tour : François de Bonne, Duke of Lesdiguières.
Follow the footsteps of François de Bonne, Duke of Lesdiguières. A new story telling guided tour of the Arms and Armour Department – For children (7-12 years). This new story telling guided tour takes place […]
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