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The neighbourhood of Charmilles is located to the east side of the city centre of Geneva, by the borough of Vernier. It is close to the airport and to the train station, it counts many schools, as well as shops and parks.
With a close proximity with the district of Saint-Jean, the Charmilles seduce with its dynamism. The old industries and manufactures left the place to department stores and homes. With its schools and parks, it is a convenient neighbourhood for a family stay.
The district of Charmilles benefits of a privileged situation. Located on the right bank of the Rhône river, it adjoins the borough of Vernier and gives a quick access to the airport. The train station is also a few minutes away. With many public transports, that neighbourhood shows a real convenient side when you need to travel often. The historic centre and the Geneva Lake are easy to access.
Formerly a working-class district, today Charmilles hosts many shops and grocery stores. It is also a residential neighbourhood with many schools, which one of those took place in the Geinsendorf park. The Franchises park offers also : a playground, a paddling pool, a skate park, fitness facilities, BBQ spots… enough to have a nice and sunny day in a natural environment in the middle of the city.
Homenhancement suggests you different rental apartments in the neighbourhood. Depending on if you stay on your own, in couple or with your family, you will find a furnished and equipped apartment that is meeting your needs.
Charmilles has a lot of charm due to it inhabitants dynamism. The diversity of the activities make that place very animated. For example, if you want to hang out in Charmilles, you may have the wide range of choice between :
for the children
the Geisendorf Park, the Franchises Park, etc.
for the youngsters : skate park, gym area, libraries, etc.
As it is said above, Charmille is a neighbourhood close to everything : the city-centre, the public transport, etc. You can move around Geneva without any problems. The bus lines 10, 19 and 6 are in the area and will ease your itinerary.
| Location | Distances | Time by car | Time by public transport | Time on foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Cornavin main train station | 2.1 km | 8 min | 18 min | 28 min |
| Geneva Airport | 4 km | 10 min | 20 min | 1h02 min |
| Historical Center | 3 km | 11 min | 23 min | 39 min |
| Marina / Nautical Club | 5.9 km | 19 min | 34 min | 1h02 min |
As a residential neighbourhood, the cost of a rental apartment or a studio in Charmilles is also accordingly.
Here you may find the average price depending on the type of accommodation that you are looking:
If you are in Geneva for a business trip or holidays and you are looking for an apartment or studio in Charmilles we may deliver what you need ! We offer many accommodations, simple or sophisticate, we adapt perfectly to your needs and budget.
You may also find your happiness in one of the neighbouring districts, where we also rent apartments and studios two steps away from Charmilles.
Where you may enjoy serenely quietness of the neighbourhood, far from traffic jams and from the noisiness of the city.
A neighbourhood that offer the same advantages as the Charmilles, quietness in a dynamic neighbourhood by the centre of Geneva.
Where you have two steps away many banks, office administrations, etc. but also all the iconic monuments and attractions of the city of Geneva
Where you will be able to enjoy of the quietness and the verdant spaces in the area.
