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Spears of light flashed from the brazen-winged horses above Alexander's bridge, and the dome of the Invalides was a golden crown above a snow-white palace.
The Soul of the War Philip Gibbs 1919
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Napoleon's tomb at the Invalides were my favorites, but eagerly we took it all in.
Harrison, Mrs. Burton, 1843-1920. Recollections Grave and Gay 1911
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At the gate of the Invalides was another genuine statue, Napoleon in his imperial robes was holding forth the cordon of the Legion of Honor.
France in the Nineteenth Century Elizabeth Latimer 1863
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Literally a million people came out to see his coffin being brought to Les Invalides which is the most stunning church in the (UNINTELLIGIBLE), the military academy in Paris.
Napoleon & Wellington: The Battle of Waterloo and the Great Commanders Who Fought It 2003
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"Invalides," with Napoleon's tomb towering above, could have been chosen for their display.
Fanny Goes to War Pat Beauchamp Washington
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I afterwards understood that he had been governor of the "Invalides;" and the change from the stately halls of that military palace must have severely taxed the philosophy of any man; yet it had no appearance of having even ruffled the temperament of the gallant veteran.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843 Various
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On the Left Bank, the 63 follows Quai d'Orsay along the Seine, passing the Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, home of Napoleon's tomb; and the Assemble Nationale before turning onto Boulevard St. Germain to the medieval church and legendary cafes at St. Germain des Près -- the Deux Magots, the Flore, the Lipp -- and the Bonaparte.
Denise Dennis: See, Stroll and Savor Paris in Spring Denise Dennis 2011
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It took over 15 years for me to get in to see Napoleon's Tomb in Les Invalides, but I'm glad I finally made it.
What to Do in Paris / Que faire a Paris? - French Word-A-Day 2009
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Besides the others mentioned already, I would add to visit Les Invalides, the rest home Louis IV built for his retired and invalid soldiers which is now mostly a museum but most importantly, the location of the tomb of Napoleon I.
What to Do in Paris / Que faire a Paris? - French Word-A-Day 2009
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On the Left Bank, the 63 follows Quai d'Orsay along the Seine, passing the Pont Alexandre III, Les Invalides, home of Napoleon's tomb; and the Assemble Nationale before turning onto Boulevard St. Germain to the medieval church and legendary cafes at St. Germain des Près -- the Deux Magots, the Flore, the Lipp -- and the Bonaparte.
Denise Dennis: See, Stroll and Savor Paris in Spring Denise Dennis 2011
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