Experts' Choice Award Maison Tavel
What the experts agree on
Geneva's oldest house showcases medieval to 19th-century urban life through its authentic architecture—vaulted cellars, courtyard, and original features—plus intriguing artifacts like period graffiti and a guillotine that reveal daily life across
“Its displays provide an intriguing account of 14th- to 19th-century urban life in Geneva.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Vaulted cellars and ground-floor kitchens display medieval graffiti, 15th-century tiles, and a guillotine." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This residence with the elegant stone façade, which was rebuilt after the fire of 1334 and has been modified over the centuries, owes its name to the Tavels, who were Genevan nobles." Full review
Frommer's "The house contains a courtyard with a staircase, a 13th-century cellar, and a back garden. The museum exhibits historical collections from Geneva dating from the Middle Ages to the mid-19th century." Full review
