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Margencel
City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Overview
Margencel is a peaceful village set between the Alpine foothills and the shores of Lake Geneva in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Known for its rural charm, warm local community, and proximity to nature, it offers an authentic taste of French country living not far from busy Thonon-les-Bains.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Metropolitan Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Population
2,261
Time Zone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.34°, 6.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$1,913
Local Cost
$1,342
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
78
English
40
Temperature
9.0°C
Summer Avg
18.0°C
Winter Avg
-0.1°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1166 mm
Internet Speed
268 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
60
Walk Score
60
Footways
120.0
Airport
GVA
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 2025-12-06.
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 64/100.
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