Short Breaks: 48 hours in Geneva From: The Independent - London | Date: September 11, 1999 | Copyright 1999 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Why do the rich and famous converge on this glamorous Swiss city? Could it be its history? Its chocolate? Or its sheer elegance? By Margaret Kemp

WHY GO NOW?

The Geneva Convention was signed in this Swiss city 50 years ago. Reaffirm the main principles of international humanitarian law with the locals and visit the Palais des Nations, 17 Avenue de la Paix (00 41 22 917 1234) (1). En route to your alpine ski-holidays, take time out to discover a small but perfectly formed city and...

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