Les Invalides with the Golden Dome

Les Invalides is one of the most impressive monuments in Paris and was built in the seventeenth century as a home for war veterans. The gilded dome of the Dôme des Invalides dominates the skyline and is recognizable from a great distance. The long, symmetrical facade, the wide esplanade, and the classical architecture make this historic complex one of the most important sights of the French capital.