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    Musee de l'Armee

    August 1, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

    Our initial plan was to explore the Luxembourg Gardens, but while we were at Musee Rodin, I was distracted by something shiny - the dome of Les Invalides, which also includes the Musee de l'Armee on its grounds. We made our way there and spent a few hours exploring.

    We first explored the Army Museum, which showcases France’s military campaigns over the centuries. The exhibits included a bewildering array of uniforms, weapons and equipment. In the basement of the museum was a special exhibit on Charles de Gaulle, and on the top floor we had a Duels exhibit, which is a fun space with different kinds of duels from the old fashioned fencing duels right down to tennis, arm wrestling, and video games.    Read more