Maison Tavel
Geneva's oldest surviving private mansion, now the City of Geneva History Museum, with free admission to its permanent exhibition.
Maison Tavel is the oldest surviving private house in Geneva. It was rebuilt after a fire in the 14th century, and its façade still features medieval carved stone heads. The house is now the Geneva City Museum of History, displaying everyday objects, door locks and keys, and interior furnishings from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. On the top floor, the three-dimensional Magnin model recreates the whole of Geneva as it looked in 1850, before the city walls were torn down, making it the best starting point for understanding the city's layout. Permanent exhibitions are free. Closed on Mondays; open other days roughly 11:00–18:00. Located in the Old Town on Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre, it can be combined with a visit to St. Pierre Cathedral.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; 11:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- St. Pierre Cathedral & Old Town
- Reformation Wall
- Old Town & Place du Bourg-de-Four
- Flower Clock & Jardin Anglais
- Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
- Brunswick Monument
- Patek Philippe Museum
- Jet d'Eau