The most notable tomb at Les Invalides is that of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821). Napoleon was initially interred on Saint Helena, but King Louis Philippe arranged for his remains to be brought to France in 1840, an event known as le retour des cendres. Napoléon's remains were first buried in the Chapelle Saint-Jérôme in the Invalides until his final resting place, a tomb made of red quartzite and resting on a green granite base, was finished in 1861.
Some members of Napoleon's family, several military officers who served under him, and other French military heroes are also buried at Les Invalides:

Henri Gatien Bertrand (1773–1844), army general during the First French Empire who accompanied Napoleon to Elba and then St Helena. He brought Napoleon's body back to France in 1840.

Joseph Bonaparte (1768–1844), Napoleon's elder brother.

Jérôme Bonaparte (1784–1860), Napoleon's youngest brother.

Napoleon II (1811–1832) son of Napoleon. His heart and intestines remained in Vienna

Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611–1675), better known as Turenne, Marshal General of France under Louis XIV and one of France's greatest military leaders.

Vauban's heart (1633–1707), designer of Louis XIV's military fortifications.

Géraud Duroc (1774–1813), general who fought with Napoleon.

Thomas Bugeaud (1784–1849), Marshal of France and conqueror of Algeria.

François Canrobert (1809–1895), Marshal of France.

Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle (1760–1836), army captain, author of France's national anthem, "La Marseillaise".

Ferdinand Foch (1851–1929), Marshal of France, Allied Supreme Commander in the First World War.

Pierre Auguste Roques (1856–1920), founder of the French Air Force and Minister of War in 1916.

Marshal Lyautey (1854–1934), Marshal of France and colonial administrator.

Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque (1902–1947), Marshal of France, hero of World War II, commander of the famous 2nd Armored Division.

Jean de Lattre de Tassigny (1889–1952), Marshal of France, commander of the French First Army during World War II and later commander in the First Indochina War (memorial only).