Les Invalides
The Invalides began construction in 1671 and was completed in 1678. It took seven years to complete. The reason that it was built was because King Louis XIV wanted to make a home and hospital for war veterans. It was complete with a home, hospital, and chapel for old war veterans. It was built by the architect Libéral Bruant and was commissioned by ruler King Louis XIV. It's 196 meters in length and had 15 courtyards. It has museums inside it now that hold war memorabilia. They hold war uniforms, weapons, and documents. Some interesting facts about this place is that Napoloen Bonaparte's body is housed here as well.
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