TEC4723994: 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