Neighbourhoods · City of Geneva — left bank
Living in Jonction
At the point where the Rhône and the Arve meet, Jonction was once market gardens and then industry. Most former factories are now cultural venues, giving the area a creative, alternative feel.
In summer, the banks of the Rhône become one of Geneva's favourite swimming spots.
Mid-range rents
Who it suits
Young professionals, families in housing cooperatives, people who like culture and nature in the city.
What we like
- River swimming along the Sentier des Saules and the Barje bar in summer.
- Cultural venues: L'Usine, Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, Halles de l'Ile, Usine Kugler.
- The Pointe de la Jonction and access to Bois de la Bâtie.
- The Jonction eco-district and its concert hall.
Getting around
- Served by tram, a few minutes from Plainpalais and Bel-Air.
- Hans-Wilsdorf bridge to Acacias.
Urban projects
- Jonction eco-district — About 300 cooperative homes built from 2014 to 2022 on the former Artamis site.
Good to know
- The Rhône is dangerous: the City warns it regularly claims lives.
- Nightlife around the cultural venues.
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- Ville de Genève — Plainpalais Jonction
- Ville de Genève — bords du Rhône
- Ville de Genève — écoquartier Jonction
Information checked in October 2026. Rent level: qualitative GE-Loue guide, not an official statistic.