Neighbourhoods · City of Geneva — right bank

Living in Saint-Jean and Charmilles

On the right bank above the Rhône, Saint-Jean and Charmilles mix 1920s garden estates, the Seujet buildings, villas on the cliffs and large developments such as the Europe district on the former Charmilles factory site.

The area is changing fast, with several thousand homes planned around Châtelaine by 2030.

More affordable rents

Who it suits

Families and professionals looking for good value close to the centre.

What we like

Parc Gustave-et-Léonard-Hentsch (former Charmilles stadium), open 24/7 with more than 400 trees.
Parc des Franchises and the Sentier du Promeneur-Solitaire along the Rhône.
Saint-Jean community centre and library.
Cornavin station nearby.

Getting around

Cornavin station nearby.
A Châtelaine rail stop is planned by 2035.

Urban projects

Châtelaine major project — With Vernier: about 4,500 homes and 2,500 jobs expected by 2030; first buildings in 2025.
Concorde — About 950 homes on nearly 28 hectares.

Good to know

Traffic on Avenue de Châtelaine.
Many construction sites until 2030.

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Sources

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