Find out more about Geneva's rich history at Maison Tavel. Built in the 12th century by the wealthy Maison family, the house represents one of the oldest in the city and today contains a free museum. Explore the several floors full of displays, artifacts, and other objects relating to the city's history through the years, such as tapestries, traditional furnishings, and kitchen objects. On the first floor, watch the short film that showcases Geneva's development from ancient into modern times, available in English, French, and German. Visit the attic to view the impressive scale model of the city from the late 1800's, when it still boasted walls and fortifications. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Maison Tavel by using our Geneva holiday builder tool.
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This is a nice house to visit. My tip is to visit the initial ground floor rooms then take the lift to the top floor when the model of the city is located and then work down floor by floor. Pick up a.... more
This is a nice house to visit. My tip is to visit the initial ground floor rooms then take the lift to the top floor when the model of the city is located and then work down floor by floor. Pick up a.... more »
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Loved seeing this huge house, with a 10 minute introductory video in various languages, that is from the 15th century. Some rooms were furnished (a salon and a kitchen) and you could see pieces of...
Loved seeing this huge house, with a 10 minute introductory video in various languages, that is from the 15th century. Some rooms were furnished (a salon and a kitchen) and you could see pieces of... more »
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It was totally free museum showing the history and culture of the region. A museum inside a big villa of a family that lived there during 13th to 16th century and I felt like it was a maze :)) Worth the visit.
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Great museum, had a great time here.
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