Céligny property: a Geneva enclave on the shores of Lake Geneva

The property market in Céligny

Céligny is a Geneva enclave surrounded by the Vaud municipalities of Founex and Mies. Not far from Versoix, this particular geographical position, combined with a very low population density, shapes a small property market in which available properties are scarce.

The median observed sale price stands at 14’526 CHF/m², a high level that reflects the scarcity of land and the municipality’s lakeside setting. The median rent stands at 30 CHF/m² per month. Over the recent period, 34 properties were marketed, 28 for sale and 6 for rent.

This limited volume, for one of the least densely populated municipalities in the canton, confirms a niche market in which supply remains structurally limited.

Types of property

Precise data on the split between detached houses and flats are not available for the period 2024-2026. Given the residential and patrician character of the municipality, the share of detached houses can be estimated, as a rough guide, at between 70 and 80%, and that of flats at between 20 and 30%.

Life in Céligny

The Céligny church occupies an ancient religious site, dedicated to Saint Martin before the parish became Protestant in 1536. Excavations carried out between 1991 and 1994 revealed the remains of a Roman villa dating from the 1st to the 4th century, with an aqueduct and mosaics, as well as Burgundian-era tombs nearby. Bronze Age objects have also been found in the lake, evidence of very early occupation of the site. In 1722, the Château de Garengo was built, and it was extended over time.

Cultural heritage.

– The Château de Garengo.
– The Céligny church.
– The Roman villa of Céligny.

Going out

– The Céligny beach, free of charge, with its marina.
– Le Clos de Céligny, a local wine cellar.
– Célivre, a free, collaborative library.

Moving to Céligny.

Moving to Céligny means choosing a rare setting, on the lakeside, in an enclave municipality with a strong village character. Community life is particularly active, but everyday shops and services remain limited within the municipality itself.

• Residential
• Quiet
• Lakeside

Schools

– 1 primary school.
– 1 lower secondary school (cycle d’orientation).

Transport

– Railway station.
– Boat landing stage.
– No TPG lines.

Access

An enclave municipality on the shore of Lake Geneva, surrounded by Vaud territory.

Shops

– 5 restaurants.
– No shops.
– No pharmacy.

The neighbourhoods of Céligny

The municipality of Céligny consists of the main village and two smaller enclaves, together with the port and beach area, the heart of local life in season.

Céligny, the village

The main village is home to most of the municipality’s population, the primary school, the church and several local shops.

Grande Coudre

This smaller residential enclave retains a quiet character, set apart from the village centre.

Petite Coudre

Like its neighbour, this enclave has a peaceful residential profile, on an even smaller scale.

The Port and the Beach

This area concentrates the municipality’s water-based and summer activities, with a free beach, a marina and a seasonal refreshment bar.

Demographic profile

Céligny had 839 inhabitants in 2025, after a peak of 874 inhabitants in 2023. Over the period 2010-2023, the population grew by 33%, far above the cantonal (14.6%) and Swiss (9.4%) averages. Over the long term, the municipality grew from 506 inhabitants in 1980 to 839 in 2025, an increase of almost 66% in 45 years.
The age structure shows a fairly young population, with 36.3% of residents under 30, above the cantonal average. The average age is 40.2. Density remains very low, among the lowest in the canton.

Selling a property in Céligny

Selling a property in Céligny takes place in a scarce market, supported by the lakeside setting and the municipality’s particular status as an enclave. Over the recent period, 34 properties were marketed, 28 of them for sale. The median sale price, 14’526 CHF/m², reflects this scarcity of supply and the importance of an accurate valuation.

• Stable demand
• Limited supply
• Family buyers

Sales market dynamics

The low volume of transactions, combined with a density among the lowest in the canton, confirms a niche market in which every available property attracts strong interest. This structural scarcity tends to favour sellers, at a time when demand for this distinctive setting remains strong.

Municipal taxation

The municipal additional tax rate (centimes additionnels) stands at 33 centimes for 2026, unchanged since 2025. This rate places Céligny among the least taxed municipalities in the canton, in 8th place, well below the cantonal average of 41.4 centimes.

The stages of a sale

The high-end segment remains particularly active in the municipality. A property correctly positioned from the moment it goes on the market generally finds a buyer more quickly than one whose price is adjusted after several weeks.

1. No-obligation valuation An adviser visits your property and assesses it according to its location, size, general condition and market data. You receive an evidence-based valuation, with no obligation on your part.
2. Value enhancement analysis Where relevant, our in-house design office (architects and engineers) examines your property’s potential: scope for extension, renovation, or simple improvements that can increase its value before it goes on the market.
3. Sales strategy Together we set the asking price, the marketing timetable and the most likely buyer profile for your property, in order to choose the most suitable channels and pace of promotion.
4. Marketing Virtual tour, video, professional photography, presentation brochure and a carefully written description, then promotion through our channels, our partner network and our portfolio of qualified clients.
5. Viewings and negotiation Your adviser organises and attends every viewing, screens serious buyers and negotiates on your behalf through to final agreement.
6. Signing at the notary’s We handle the administrative and legal follow-up of the file through to the appointment at the notary’s, in coordination with all parties.