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Challex
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Challex is a charming French village perched along the Rhône, offering peaceful rural life within commuting distance of Geneva. Its blend of picturesque landscapes, historic ambiance, and proximity to the Swiss border make it a desirable spot for families and nature lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
1,628
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.18°, 5.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
95
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,975
Local Cost
$1,430
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
45
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
17.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.2°C
Record High
35.8°C
Record Low
-21.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1106 mm
Internet Speed
5 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
42 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
GVA
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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