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Tavel House
Museum4.5 · 1 0824.3 · 468≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry44 m from the center
Maison Tavel, located in Geneva's Old Town, is the city's oldest surviving private residence, rebuilt after a fire in 1334. Converted into the Museum of Urban History, it showcases daily Genevan life from the Middle Ages to the 19th century across period-furnished rooms and vaulted cellars. The top floor houses the famous Magnin relief, a remarkable 1850 3D model of Geneva before its medieval ramparts were dismantled.
Highlights
- Oldest private residence in Geneva, rebuilt in 1334
- Magnificent 1850 3D relief model of Geneva by Auguste Magnin
- Authentic historical living rooms, period furnishings, and cellar
- Free admission to the permanent urban history collection
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 – 18:00 |
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