This photo taken on the second floor of Les Invalides shows the great view of both the courtyard and some of the many cannons as well as a view of the Eglise du Dome church in the background.
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Above Les Invalides Entrance
Here you can see a close-up of the arch above the entrance to Les Invalides, showing the many details as well as a plaque with Latin inscriptions stating that the first war veterans were housed there as well as Louis the Great in the years of 1674-5.
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Cannon and Les Invalides
Here you can see one of the historical cannons which are found outside the building of Hotel Les Invalides, showing the details on the cannon as well as some of the lovely shaped trees in the background.
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Tank at Les Invalides
While walking around Les Invalides you can find all types of artillery, although some of it is more modern than others such as this tank which you can discover on the lower floor.
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Above the Entrance
In this photo you get to see above the Entrance of Hotel Les Invalides, which holds some very intricate designs and stone work to observe on the building of Hotel Les Invalides in Paris.
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Cannon at Les Invalides
This is one of the many cannons that can be found around Les Invalides, showing the high amount of detail that has gone into designing the mouldings and can be found in the main courtyard of honour.
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An upper room within Les Invalides
A room which can be found at the top floor, showing the many decorations which surround the room including the crystal chandeliers and the French swords which are on display as well as various paintings.
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Cour d’Honneur at Les Invalides
Cannons which have been gained through spoils of wars, many dating from the 1700’s and 1800’s, can be found in the Cour d’Honneur, known as the Court of Honour in English within the Hotel Les Invalides..
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Entrance of Les Invalides
A photo showing the main entrance of Les Invalides, with the former moat that surrounded it. And if you look closely you can see various cannons which sit inside the gardens.
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Upper corridors of Les Invalides
Luckily we managed to access Les Invalides when it was quiet, allowing us to take some great pictures such as this one going down the hall way upstairs, lined with cannons on the left hand side and a plaque next to each one to describe when they had been used.
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