Follow the coast of Africa down from Morocco towards the equator and the Canary Islands soon become visible. Despite the fact they lie off this huge continent though they are in fact part of the EU – as the seven islands were subdued by Spain in the early 15th century. Providing the nascent empire with [...]

Musée de la Vie Romantique (Museum of Romantic Life).
A visit to the charming Museum of the Romantic Life, dedicated to novelist George Sand (1804-76), will transport you to the countryside. In a pretty 1830s mansion at the end of a tree-lined courtyard, the small permanent collection includes drawings by Delacroix and Ingrès, among others, though [...]

Musee International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge.
Open every day from 10:00 to 17:00 (5:00pm), except Tuesday.
Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January.
17 Avenue de la Paix
CH – 1202 Geneve