TEC4724031: L'Esplanade deLes Invalides, Paris 75007. Architecture of Liberal Bruand and Jules Hardouin Mansart realized between 1671 and 1676. Louis XIV founded by an edit of 24 May 1670 the first French hospital to receive soldiers who had become disabled. He immediately received more than 5,000 residents. Today the hotel houses the armee museums, a library and many administrative services. The Esplanade des Invalides was traced in 1704 in front of the Hotel des Invalides. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4724097: Saint-Louis des Invalides (Saint Louis des Invalides), Paris 75007. Architecture by Jules Hardouin Mansart and Liberal Bruant, 1670-1708. One of the masterpieces of 18th century French architecture made by Jules Hardoin-Mansart on the plans of Liberal Bruant. Saint-Louis des Invalides, the church of soldiers with a long nave decoree of flags taken from the enemy. It was in this church that Berlioz created his Requiem there. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4724160: Dome des Invalides in Paris 75007. Architecture by Jules Hardouin Mansart and Liberal Bruant, 1679-1708. One of the masterpieces of 18th century French architecture. The dome des Invalides built by Hardouin Mansart was designed for the exclusive use of the Sun King. Besides the tomb of Napoleon I, it houses the graves of other great soldiers. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4724165: Dome des Invalides in Paris 75007. Architecture by Jules Hardouin Mansart and Liberal Bruant, 1679-1708. One of the masterpieces of 18th century French architecture. The dome des Invalides built by Hardouin Mansart was designed for the exclusive use of the Sun King. Besides the tomb of Napoleon I, it houses the graves of other great soldiers. / Bridgeman Images