Sub-prefecture of Haute-Savoie, Saint-Julien border town with the canton of Geneva is in Genevois Haut-Savoyard, between Jura and Salève. Located at an altitude of 460 meters, Saint-Julien is 10 km from Geneva, 35 km from Annecy, 15 km from Annemasse, 47 km from Thonon, 82 km from Chambéry, 135 km from Grenoble, 140 km from Lyon and 530 km from Paris, 90 km from Chamonix, 74 km from Lausanne, 205 km from Dijon and 286 km from Turin.
Saint-Julien has a hospital and a casino on its territory.
The history of Saint-Julien and of the Genevans, which for centuries has been subjected to the fall-out of the conflicts between Geneva and Savoy because of its geographical location, remains dominated by the signing of the Treaty of Peace on 21 July 1603, End to the wars between Geneva and Savoy.
To visit: the Maison du Salève welcomes you in an exceptional setting. Magnificent farm of the XVIIIe century recently restored, it shelters a spectacular and contemporary staging of the relation between the man and this "mythical" mountain.
MJC (House of Youth and Culture): Purpose: to enable the personal development of all, especially children and young people. Cultural, sporting and socio-educational activities: dance, yoga, handball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, street hockey, gymnastics, theater, circus, sophrology, drawing, painting, workshops Internet, photo, video), pottery, toy library, languages. Organization of courses, mini-camps and camps during the school holidays.
2 discovery trails are available to discover the city center and the Geneva countryside.
The cultural scenes of Saint-Julien offer shows and events for the inhabitants throughout the year.
Weekly food and textile market of Saint-Julien-en-Genevois. Many traders. All year round: every Friday from 7am to 1pm.
Producers' market in Saint-Julien every Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm.
Small market for the food of Viry every Saturday from 7h to 13h.
Guitar Festival
- From 18 to 21 july 2024
- Avenue Napoleon III, Stade des Burgondes
- Exceptional event with international artists !
Nothing easier than to dedicate a day of your stay to visit Annecy is just 30 km from Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.
Want to change the country for a day? Nothing is easier than spending an afternoon in Switzerland! The city center of Geneva is 9 km.
Finally, Chamonix is 90 km or 1 hour drive from Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.
