Digital Guide to Musée de l'Armée: Audio & AR Review

The Musée de l'Armée has shed its dusty image. Recent updates have introduced impressive tech layers to the visit.

The Multimedia Guide (Audio Guide)

Forget the old clunky wands. The current guides are smartphone-like devices.

• Content: Available in 8 languages. It includes video clips, archival footage, and detailed commentary on key objects.
• Routes: You can choose a "Masterpieces" route (1.5 hours) if you are short on time, which efficiently guides you to the Napoleon Tomb, the Francis I armor, and the main WWI exhibits.

Dôme Interactive

Inside the Dome Church, you might find interactive digital tables. These allow you to:

• Zoom in on the ceiling frescoes which are too high to see clearly with the naked eye.
• Explore the 3D construction history of the building.
• See the crypt details virtually.

For the price (usually around €5 extra), the multimedia guide is worth it. The museum is huge, and without a guide, it’s easy to walk past a sword that changed history without knowing it.