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Maison Tavel vs Patek Philippe Museum
Both are praised by writers. On balance, Patek Philippe Museum is the choice of most professionals compared to Maison Tavel. Patek Philippe Museum ranks #1 in Geneva with praise from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Maison Tavel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
6 rue du Puits-St-Pierre, Geneva 1204, Switzerland
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Fodor's
"Vaulted cellars and ground-floor kitchens display medieval graffiti, 15th-century tiles, and a guillotine."
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Lonely Planet
"Its displays provide an intriguing account of 14th- to 19th-century urban life in Geneva."
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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."
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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."
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Patek Philippe Museum
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, Geneva 1205, Switzerland
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Fodor's
"In this breathtaking private collection... most of the objects displayed in this former watchmaking workshop are hundreds of years old."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A beautifully restored industrial building is the setting for this museum that charts 500 years of timepiece-making through its impressive collections of clocks, watches and enamelwork. "
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Don't miss the collection of Genevan and European masterpieces dating from the 16C-19C.
Frommer's
"The world’s most extensive and prestigious watch collection is housed in an elegant museum belonging to the renowned local timepiece makers, Patek Philippe"
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