A shrine to the military history of the French Capital, Les Invalides is a building complex located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. Serving as both a care facility for war veterans and a revered place of worship, the compound was designed in the 17th century in Paris. The hospital complex is situated towards the left bank of the River Seine and faces a long esplanade attached to the great river. Les Invalides is identified by its grand golden dome and intricately decorated features. Its grandiose architecture is the signature of the Baroque style. Constructed by king Louis XIV as a care facility for French war veterans, the complex still holds to its original purpose. Les Invalides is home to several tourist attractions including three famous museums and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. These sites hold your hand and make you travel through time to the era of the French revolution.
Popularly known as the Luxembourg Gardens, Jardin du Luxembourg is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. It was created in 1612 by the widow of King Henry IV of France, Marie de Medici. The beautiful garden is known for its mesmerizing greenspace and natural beauty along with a few strange statues.