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Neighbourhoods · City of Geneva — right bank

Living in Servette and Petit-Saconnex

Above Cornavin station, Servette and Petit-Saconnex form one of the city's largest districts: more than 15% of its residents live here. It is down-to-earth and very mixed, with a real village feel in places, such as around Place du Petit-Saconnex.

Towards the north, the international organisations attract many international residents.

Mid-range rents

Who it suits

Families, professionals, staff of international organisations.

What we like

  • A chain of parks between the station and Grand-Saconnex: Promenade des Crêts, Jardin de la Paix, Parc de Vermont.
  • Place du Petit-Saconnex redesigned as a shared, slow-traffic square.
  • Local shops along Rue de la Servette.
  • Cornavin station and the Nations area nearby.

Getting around

  • Cornavin station a few minutes away.
  • Buses and trams to the centre and the Nations area.

Urban projects

  • Bourgogne — About 480 homes planned; approved by voters (2023) and confirmed by the Federal Supreme Court in 2026.
  • Place du Petit-Saconnex — Redesigned as a 20 km/h shared space, awarded in 2023.

Good to know

  • Major works for the underground extension of Cornavin station announced over several years (target opening around 2038).

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Sources

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