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Living in Carouge
Just south of the city across the Arve, Carouge (about 22,700 residents at the end of 2024) was built in the 18th century by the King of Sardinia. The Old Carouge, with its low houses, squares and courtyards, feels like a small town a stone's throw from the centre.
Beyond the historic core, the municipality hosts part of the new PAV districts.
Mid to higher rents
Who it suits
Couples, families and anyone who wants a village feel with city amenities.
What we like
- Old Carouge: craftspeople, galleries, theatres, a cinema and terraces.
- Markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, plus a Thursday evening market from March to October.
- Banks of the Arve.
- Direct tram to the city centre.
Getting around
- Trams 12 and 18 to Plainpalais and the centre.
- Lancy-Bachet Léman Express station nearby.
Urban projects
- Grosselin (PAV) — A new district planned for about 3,500 households, with buildings up to 20 storeys.
- Étoile — A new district of towers and homes between Carouge and Acacias.
- Drize — The river is being brought back above ground.
Good to know
- High rents in Old Carouge.
- PAV construction in the northern part.
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- Ville de Carouge — tourisme
- Ville de Carouge — marchés
- État de Genève — Grosselin (PAV)
- OCSTAT — Mémento statistique 2025
Information checked in October 2026. Rent level: qualitative GE-Loue guide, not an official statistic.