Neighbourhoods · City of Geneva — left bank

Living in Eaux-Vives

A former municipality merged into the City in 1930, Eaux-Vives stretches along the left bank of the lake, from Genève-Plage to the Old Town. It is dense and lively, with plenty of shops and terraces, and fine buildings from around 1900 along Quai Gustave-Ador.

Since Genève-Eaux-Vives station opened in 2019, it has been one of the best-connected areas on the Léman Express network.

Higher rents

Who it suits

Professionals, couples and families who want the city, the lake and parks in one place.

What we like

Lakeside: Quai Gustave-Ador, the Eaux-Vives public beach (2019) and Genève-Plage.
Parc La Grange (about 20 ha, Geneva's largest rose garden) and Parc des Eaux-Vives.
La Nouvelle Comédie theatre, opened in 2021 next to the station.
A 5 km greenway to Annemasse for cycling and walking.

Getting around

Genève-Eaux-Vives station (Léman Express), reopened in December 2019: frequent trains to Cornavin, Coppet and Annemasse.
“Genève-Eaux-Vives-Gare” tram stop.

Urban projects

Eaux-Vives public beach — Opened to the public in June 2019.
Greenway — A 5 km promenade on top of the covered Léman Express trench, opened in April 2018.
Station area — A City development of about 150 homes with an indoor pool and bike station has been under construction since 2024, with delivery announced for 2026.

Good to know

Heavy traffic on the main roads.
High rents, especially near the lake.

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Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rent level: qualitative GE-Loue guide, not an official statistic.