The French Genevois, at the origins of the great Geneva

The Genevois, an attractive region all year round

While some municipalities are less frequented by tourists, even in season, they are still popular with those who wish to move near the Haute-Savoie and Lake Geneva: they benefit from the calm, authenticity and dynamism that characterize the Genevois or Génevois. Real estate on the Swiss border is very much on the side, as in the whole canton of Geneva, and the average rent is high even for a small number of rooms. In the radius of the benefits, no need for private vehicles to reach Switzerland, one can reach Geneva by the line of bus or thanks to a line of train in less than one hour according to the city of departure. The region of Geneva also gives pride of place to gastronomy: there are many typical farm and craft products, as well as many weekly markets in the municipalities of Valleiry, Viry, Collonges-sous-Salève or Saint Julien en Genevois to to quote them. Between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc resorts, the Geneva is a country that offers a great lifestyle and an exceptional setting between lake and mountain with an opening on the canton of Geneva and Switzerland. The region has given its name to the hospital Annecy Genevois.

Tourism in Greater Geneva

The Genevois includes remarkable natural sites such as the mountains of Geneva that are Salève and Vuache: a paradise for climbing enthusiasts, Mount Salève offers at its summit a unique panorama of Lake Geneva and Geneva, on Mont Blanc and on the Jura massif. It is reached by cable car from Veyrier: architectural jewel, this cable car put into service in the 30s takes you to the summit in a few minutes. In Présilly, the Maison du Salève offers exhibitions, workshops and events to discover Mount Salève and its cultural heritage. The largest city in Geneva, Annemasse is located less than 10 km from the center of Geneva. The Swiss city offers a rich heritage to discover: its iconic water jet, but also its old town, its flower clock and museums. The beautiful Annecy, the resort of Chamonix or the medieval village of Yvoire are also destinations within easy reach of the Genevois, crossroads of territories with rich heritage. Around the city of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, each village has its own remarkable heritage: chapels, churches, fountains and washhouses. Among the monuments not to be missed include for example the churches of Viry, Saint-Etienne-de-Beaumont or Chenex. The visits to be made in the surroundings and the opening on Geneve make climb the coast of the rent of the houses in full season, whatever their range. Indeed, you can reach Geneva in 40 minutes from Saint Julien en Genevois thanks to the train line, and it will take the same time to reach Geneva from the old town of Annemasse by taking the bus line 61. If the rent private housing is up, the movement of private vehicles is not.

Relaxation and well-being in the Geneva region

Quiet and preserved, the Genevois benefits from the dynamism of Greater Geneva while offering a relaxing living environment. Many facilities and high-end wellness service providers are located in the Annemasse area and the city of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois. Spa or Hammam in the heart of Annemasse, complete aquatic center as the Blue Castle or large-scale wellness complex like Vitam, the offer is wide. For fitness or relaxation, the center of Neydens offers both swimming pools, spa areas and sports fields. You will find a water park with activities for children and adults: aquagym, aquaboxing, aquafitness or aquabiking, among more than a dozen disciplines. The spa section offers varied courses and wellness treatments: steam room, sauna, balneotherapy, massages, and body treatments. To keep fit and relax, several sports activities can be practiced thanks to the facilities of the center: fitness, climbing, badminton or squash. You will find rooms in the surrounding area for well-being stays. A playground for the youngest includes laser labyrinths, slides, monkey bridges, acrobatic courses and arcade games. On site there is also a shopping gallery to wander between sessions and restaurants for a well-deserved lunch break.

In the vicinity you can also visit Megève, Annecy Lake, Aix les Bains, Saint Gervais les Bains, Les Aravis and Chamonix Mont Blanc.

For more information on the French Genevois and the country of Gex, do not hesitate to consult the sites of communities commmunes and inform you in particular about the events:

https://www.cc-genevois.fr/