Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
# Saint-Julien-en-Genevois

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois (French pronunciation: (listen); Arpitan: Sant-Jelien) is a subprefecture of the Haute-Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Eastern France. In 2018, the commune had a population of 15,509.

## Geography

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois is located right on the Swiss border some 9 km (5.6 mi) southwest of the city centre of Geneva and forms part of its metropolitan area.

The commune of Saint Julien-en-Genevois also consists of the following villages: Thairy, Crâche, Thérens, Norcier, Ternier, Lathoy.

## Economy

In 2007, there were 4,491 jobs in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois and 5,401 active inhabitants. However, 46,1% of active inhabitants were working in neighbouring Switzerland. The unemployment rate stood at 10,6%, twice as high as in the neighbouring rural and residential communes.

## Culture

Every Summer, a rock-oriented music festival called "Guitare en Scène" is held in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.

## Twin town

Saint-Julien-en-Genevois has been twinned with Mössingen, Germany, since 13 January 1990.

## Gallery

* General view of Saint-Julien with Geneva in the background
* The church square
* Place de la Libération, the main square
* The old water trough at the Place de la Libération
* L'Escalade residential area
* Chemin des marronniers, the chestnut lane at L'Escalade
* View on the Salève mountain
* View on the Jura Mountains
* Place du Maquis des Glières et Mairie (western façade)
* View of the Acacias area and the hospital. In the background, the Geneva countryside and the Jura mountain range.
* The town hall as seen from the Promenade du Crêt
