Contamine-sur-Arve, France

Rhône-Alpes · France

Contamine-sur-Arve is a small town in Rhône-Alpes, France with a population of 1,634. Elevation: 1,568 ft (478 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3.6 /5.0

B+ Good

1,634 Population 494/sq mi density

1,568 ft Elevation 478 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

88.1 in Annual Rain

Europe / Paris Timezone

$38,567 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.6 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$38,567 median income, 5.9% unemployment

B+

Affordability

4.0 / 5.0

$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Contamine-sur-Arve

Contamine-sur-Arve is a commune in the Haute-Savoie department and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of eastern France.

People

Population1,634

Density494/mi²

Economy

Median Income$38,567

Unemployment5.9%

Poverty0.1%

Housing

B+

Home Value$186,000

Rent$930

Housing Units654

Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)

Rain88.1 in/yr

Sunny Days278/yr

Elevation1,568 ft (478 m)

Population	1,634
Population Density	494 / sq mi
Elevation	1,568 ft (478 m)
Coordinates	46.1422°, 6.3322°
Timezone	Europe/Paris
Country	🇫🇷 France
State / Province	Rhône-Alpes
Average Temperature	44°F (7°C)
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	88.1 inches (2,238 mm)
Annual Snowfall	140.6 inches (357 cm)
Median Household Income	$38,567

About Contamine-sur-Arve

Contamine-sur-Arve is a small town in France (Rhône-Alpes) with a population of 1,634. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet (478 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Contamine-sur-Arve is $38,567, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 98 business establishments.

Income: Contamine-sur-Arve vs France

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$38,567
	49% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.9%
	64% above France avg
Poverty Rate	0.1%
	99% below France avg
Establishments (County)	98

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Contamine-sur-Arve is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). There are 654 total housing units in the city. 25.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$186,000
	34% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$930
	20% below France avg
Rent Burden	25.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units	654

Property Tax

Climate in Contamine-sur-Arve

Contamine-sur-Arve has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.8°C), the coldest is Jan (2.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 923 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	2.2°C / 36°F	-0.7° / 5.1°	71.4
Feb	3.1°C / 38°F	-0.8° / 7°	55.0
Mar	7°C / 45°F	2.1° / 11.9°	60.9
Apr	10.6°C / 51°F	5.3° / 16°	65.5
May	14.8°C / 59°F	9.4° / 20.1°	77.0
Jun	18.6°C / 65°F	13° / 24.2°	80.9
Jul	20.8°C / 69°F	14.9° / 26.8°	77.4
Aug	20.4°C / 69°F	14.5° / 26.3°	80.1
Sep	16.2°C / 61°F	11.1° / 21.2°	86.7
Oct	11.6°C / 53°F	7.6° / 15.6°	93.5
Nov	6.2°C / 43°F	3° / 9.4°	86.7
Dec	2.9°C / 37°F	0.2° / 5.6°	87.8

Contamine-sur-Arve has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 88.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 140.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	44.4°F
	18% below France avg
January Average	26°F (-4°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,568 ft (478 m)
Area	3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density	494/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1422°N, 6.3322°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.1"

132% above France avg

Snowfall 140.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"

Driest Month (Apr) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 14, 1999	3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland	M4.7	100 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	144 km
Jul 15, 1996	3 km NE of Chilly, France	M4.5	31 km
Dec 14, 1994	7 km SSE of Amancy, France	M4.5	15 km
Mar 12, 2022	3 km S of Faverges, France	M4.5	47 km
Jul 23, 1996	4 km W of Choisy, France	M4.4	30 km
Feb 23, 2004	5 km SSE of Roulans, France	M4.4	126 km
Mar 22, 2023	1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France	M4.4	143 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	149 km
May 24, 1995	7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland	M4.4	56 km
Apr 29, 2003	2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland	M4.3	99 km
Mar 31, 1996	7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy	M4.3	85 km
Jun 30, 2010	3 km NW of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, France	M4.3	82 km
May 20, 1999	4 km SSE of Plaffeien, Switzerland	M4.2	97 km
Jan 11, 1999	2 km W of Saint-Paul-de-Varces, France	M4.2	131 km
May 14, 2004	0 km SSE of Chiusa di San Michele, Italy	M4.2	139 km
May 14, 1999	9 km NW of Brienz, Switzerland	M4.2	144 km
Aug 22, 2003	6 km NNW of Savièse, Switzerland	M4.2	77 km
Jul 1, 2017	7 km E of Châtel-Saint-Denis, Switzerland	M4.1	67 km
Oct 7, 1995	1 km SSE of Grolley, Switzerland	M4.1	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1996	LAKE BRIENZ	Meteorological	0.5 m	—	142 km
563	LAKE GENEVA	Meteorological	—	—	45 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-4°C)	3.8 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.9 in
March	40°F (4°C)	3.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	3.0 in	Driest
May	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
June	59°F (15°C)	4.1 in
July	61°F (16°C)	3.3 in
August	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
September	57°F (14°C)	4.0 in
October	49°F (9°C)	4.1 in
November	39°F (4°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	4.3 in

Contamine-sur-Arve has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and April the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Contamine-sur-Arve

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
École primaire privée bilingue Les Petits Kids	—	—	—	—
École primaire	—	—	—	—
Groupe Scolaire du Château de Villy	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Contamine-sur-Arve

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Radio Meuh	electronic, funk	MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio (CH)	rock	MP3 192 kbps
Spoon Radio - Rock Ballads (CH)	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Classic Rock (CH)	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Back2Noize Radio (CH)	club, club dance	MP3 320 kbps
Spoon Radio - Alternative Rock (CH)	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Modern Rock (CH)	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
RTS Couleur 3 (CH)	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Vostok (CH)	—	AAC+ 96 kbps
Rouge (CH)	classic hits, top hits	AAC 128 kbps
Planet Ambi HD (CH)	ambient, drone	MP3 320 kbps
Rockstar Radio (CH)	classic rock, rock	MP3 192 kbps
Magic radio	80s, flac	OGG 1500 kbps
Basspistol Radio (CH)	dance, electronic	MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Hard Rock (CH)	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
H2O	annecy, haute-savoie	MP3 128 kbps
Spoon Radio - Acoustic Rock (CH)	acoustic, acoustic rock	AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Lac (CH)	genève, lac	MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio R (CH)	christian contemporary, christian praise&worship	MP3 128 kbps
Geneva Latina Radio (CH)	—	MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Rock	alternative rock, indie rock	MP3 128 kbps
Rockenfolie	rock	MP3 256 kbps
IP Music (CH)	—	MP3 320 kbps
M2S Radio	club, latino	AAC 128 kbps
Option Musique (CH)	classical	MP3 128 kbps
Global Sport - Vaud (CH)	football, hockey	MP3 320 kbps
Global Sport - Suisse (CH)	football, hockey	MP3 320 kbps
Redline Radio (CH)	variety	MP3 320 kbps
Elise radio	90's, années 80	MP3 128 kbps
Sunyfun radio	80s, 90s	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Zones 93,8 FM	african, blues	MP3 192 kbps
Lifestyle74	—	AAC 128 kbps
One FM (CH)	—	MP3 128 kbps
KTFM / Global Sport (CH)	70s, 80s	MP3 320 kbps
World Radio Switzerland (CH)	—	MP3 128 kbps
Magic Radio - Proxima	—	MP3 192 kbps
SunAlpes Radio	—	MP3 128 kbps
Radio FMR	—	AAC+ 32 kbps
La radio Plus	—	MP3 128 kbps
ODS Radio Légende du Rock	alternative rock, classic rock	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Alto	hits, pop	MP3 120 kbps

Museums in Contamine-sur-Arve

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Bioscope
Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève
Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
Centre of Photography
Château de Nyon
Croq'Alp
Deumeure du Père Noël
Écomusée de la Pêche et du Lac
Écomusée Paysalp
espace archéologique: les thermes du boutae
Evian expérience
Expomusee Faucigny
FIM Racing Motorcycle Museum
Fondation Martin Bodmer
Hameau des Alpes
House of Rousseau and Literature
ICRC
International Museum of the Reformation
La Grange à Marie
La maison du Père Fouettard
La Maison du Salève
Le Manoir des Livres
Le Salève secret
Maison d'écrivain Michel Butor
Maison de la Créativité
Maison de la Mémoire
Maison de la Mémoire et de la Citoyenneté
Maison des Mémoires
Maison du Futur
Maison Tavel
Mémoire du Maquis
Moulin de Carra
Musée Ariana
Musée Barbier-Mueller
Musée d'art contemporain et d'art régional
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Musée d'art et de folklore régional
Musée d'ethnographie
Musée d'histoire des sciences
Musée de Carouge
Musée de l'horlogerie et du décolletage
Musée de la Faune
Musée de Préhistoire et Géologie Jean Hallemans
Musée Départemental de la Résistance de Morette
Musée départemental des Sapeurs-Pompiers
Musée des Ailes Anciennes
Musée des EAN
Musée Des Sapeurs Pompiers
Musée du Batiment
Musée du Chablais
Musée du Cinéma Philippe Piccot
Musée du Léman
Musée du Vieux-Coppet
Musée militaire genevois
Musée Milouti
Musée Rath
Musée Romain
Museum of Far Eastern Art
nufnuf-art foundation
Observatoire régional des lacs alpins
Patek Philippe Museum
Pavillon d'entrée
Quartier Libre Services Industriels de Genève
site archéologique du Bastion de Saint-Antoine
Vivarium de Meyrin
Voltaire Museum

Libraries in Contamine-sur-Arve

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Archives d'Etat		0.0
Archives d'Etat		0.0
Archives de la Ville de Genève		0.0
Archives de la Ville de Genève		0.0
BiblioQuartier des Grands-Hutins		0.0
BiblioQuartier des Grands-Hutins		0.0
Bibliothèque		0.0
Bibliothèque "Gérard Nordmann"		0.0
Bibliothèque "Gérard Nordmann"		0.0
Bibliothèque associative		0.0
Bibliothèque Associative de Juvigny		0.0
Bibliothèque Braille Romande et livre parlé		0.0
Bibliothèque Braille Romande et livre parlé		0.0
Bibliothèque centrale du Pouvoir Judiciaire		0.0
Bibliothèque centrale du Pouvoir Judiciaire		0.0
Bibliothèque Club Alpin Suisse Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque Club Alpin Suisse Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Crans		0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Genthod		0.0
Bibliothèque communale de Genthod		0.0
Bibliothèque communale de La Rippe		0.0
Bibliothèque d'art et d'archéologie		0.0
Bibliothèque d'art et d'archéologie		0.0
Bibliothèque de Carouge, Site des Promenades		0.0
Bibliothèque de Carouge, Site des Promenades		0.0
Bibliothèque de Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'immobilier		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'immobilier		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Institut Jaques-Dalcroze		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Institut Jaques-Dalcroze		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Université de Genève Uni CMU - Médecine		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Université de Genève Uni CMU - Médecine		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Université de Genève Uni Mail		0.0
Bibliothèque de l'Université de Genève Uni Mail		0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole d'Art et de Design		0.0
Bibliothèque de la Haute Ecole d'Art et de Design		0.0
Bibliothèque de la Société de Lecture		0.0
Bibliothèque de la Société de Lecture		0.0
Bibliothèque de Nyon - Adultes		0.0
Bibliothèque de Nyon - Jeunes publics		0.0
Bibliothèque de Villy-le-Pelloux		0.0
Bibliothèque des Pommaries		0.0
Bibliothèque des Tilleuls		0.0
Bibliothèque du Boléro		0.0
Bibliothèque du Boléro		0.0
Bibliothèque du Club Alpin Français d'Annecy		0.0
Bibliothèque du Conservatoire de Musique		0.0
Bibliothèque du Conservatoire de Musique		0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin botanique de Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque du Jardin botanique de Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée Ariana		0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée Ariana		0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée d'ethnographie		0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée d'ethnographie		0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée Voltaire		0.0
Bibliothèque du Musée Voltaire		0.0
Bibliothèque Espage		0.0
Bibliothèque et archives de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque et archives de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque Filigrane		0.0
Bibliothèque Filigrane		0.0
Bibliothèque Fondation Hardt		0.0
Bibliothèque Fondation Hardt		0.0
Bibliothèque Hal'Pages		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute école de gestion de Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute école de gestion de Genève		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute Ecole de Santé - site Champel		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute Ecole de Santé - site Champel		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute Ecole de Santé Caroubiers		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute Ecole de Santé Caroubiers		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute Ecole de Travail Social		0.0
Bibliothèque Haute Ecole de Travail Social		0.0
Bibliothèque HEPIA		0.0
Bibliothèque HEPIA		0.0
Bibliothèque Institut d'histoire de la Réformation		0.0
Bibliothèque Institut d'histoire de la Réformation		0.0
Bibliothèque intercommunale André Dussollier		0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle de la Croix-Rouge		0.0
Bibliothèque interculturelle de la Croix-Rouge		0.0
Bibliothèque Jean Collonge		0.0
Bibliothèque Mediathèque Municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque Michel Butor		0.0
Bibliothèque municipal		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Ambilly		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale d'Ambilly		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Châtelaine		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Châtelaine		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de la Prairie		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lancy		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Lancy		0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de Massongy		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Novel		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pregny-Chambésy		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Pregny-Chambésy		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Reyvroz		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Avanchets		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Avanchets		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale des Romains		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Le Petit Prince		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Tapponier		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Paul Tapponier		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Goy		0.0
Bibliothèque municipale Pierre Goy		0.0
Bibliothèque Point à la ligne		0.0
Bibliothèque scolaire et intecommunale de Coppet		0.0
Bibliothèque sportive		0.0
Bibliothèque sportive		0.0
Bibliothèque St-Grégoire l'Illuminateur		0.0
Bibliothèque St-Grégoire l'Illuminateur		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Arve - CUI Espace Battelle		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Arve - CUI Espace Battelle		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Arve Ernst & Lucie Schmidheiny		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Arve Ernst & Lucie Schmidheiny		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Arve Mathématiques Georges de Rham		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Arve Mathématiques Georges de Rham		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Bastions - Espace Battelle		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Bastions - Espace Battelle		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Bastions - Espace Jura		0.0
Bibliothèque Uni Bastions - Espace Jura		0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire d'Annecy		0.0
Bodmer Library		0.0
Bodmer Library		0.0
Centre d'iconographie de la Bibliothèque de Genève		0.0
Centre d'iconographie de la Bibliothèque de Genève		0.0
Centre de documentation ADC		0.0
Centre de documentation ADC		0.0
Centre de documentation de l'Unité de santé sexuelle et planning familial		0.0
Centre de documentation de l'Unité de santé sexuelle et planning familial		0.0
Centre de documentation du SRED		0.0
Centre de documentation du SRED		0.0
Centre de documentation en environnement		0.0
Centre de documentation en environnement		0.0
Centre de documentation Madame-de-Staël		0.0
Centre de documentation Madame-de-Staël		0.0
Centre de Lullier Bibliothèque		0.0
Centre de Lullier Bibliothèque		0.0
CIC Centre Intercantonal d'Information sur les Croyances		0.0
CIC Centre Intercantonal d'Information sur les Croyances		0.0
Clos Ruphy		0.0
Dépôt de la Bibliothèque de l'UNIGE		0.0
Dépôt de la Bibliothèque de l'UNIGE		0.0
Entre mon livre et moi		0.0
Espace culturel des Cheminots		0.0
Espace culturel des Cheminots		0.0
Espace de consultation du CMCSS		0.0
Espace de consultation du CMCSS		0.0
Espaces jeunes Prépoulain		0.0
Fanzinothèque genevoise		0.0
Fanzinothèque genevoise		0.0
FER Service de documentation		0.0
FER Service de documentation		0.0
Fondation Ferdinand Hodler		0.0
Fondation Ferdinand Hodler		0.0
Fondation Mossadegh Library of Iranology		0.0
Fondation Mossadegh Library of Iranology		0.0
Geneva Graduate Institute Library		0.0
Geneva Graduate Institute Library		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Cité		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Cité		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Eaux-Vives		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Eaux-Vives		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Jonction		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Jonction		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Minoteries		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Minoteries		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Pâquis		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Pâquis		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Saint-Jean		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Saint-Jean		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Servette		0.0
Geneva Municipal Library Servette		0.0
ICRC Library		0.0
ICRC Library		0.0
ILO Library		0.0
ILO Library		0.0
ITU Library and Archives		0.0
ITU Library and Archives		0.0
L'Atelier		0.0
La Bouquinerie		0.0
La crypte aux livres		0.0
La Lyaude		0.0
La Manivelle		0.0
La Manivelle		0.0
La Manivelle - bibliothèque d'objets		0.0
La Manivelle - bibliothèque d'objets		0.0
La Musicale		0.0
La Musicale		0.0
La Parenthèse		0.0
La Turbine		0.0
Le balcon		0.0
Library of the World Council of Churches		0.0
Lire c'est mes Onnion		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque		0.0
Médiathèque Bonlieu		0.0
Médiathèque de Bonne		0.0
Médiathèque de Reignier		0.0
Médiathèque Henri Briffod		0.0
Médiathèque intercommunale de Boëge		0.0
Médiathèque Le Châtelard		0.0
Médiathèque Louise Michel		0.0
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Médiathèque Municipale		0.0
Médiathèque SEM		0.0
Médiathèque SEM		0.0
Observatoire astronomique - Bibliothèque		0.0
OHCHR Library		0.0
OHCHR Library		0.0
Savoie-biblio		0.0
Secteur d'Information Documentaire Spécialisé du Musée d'histoire des sciences		0.0
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The Library in English		0.0
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WHO Library		0.0
WHO Library		0.0
WIPO Knowledge Center		0.0
WIPO Knowledge Center		0.0
WTO Library		0.0
WTO Library		0.0

Farmers Markets in Contamine-sur-Arve

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Grenette
La grenette
Le Marché des Mattines
Les Jardins de Valérie
Les Jardins de Valérie
Marché
Marché
Marché de Carouge
Marché de Carouge
Marché de la Sardagne
Marché de la vieille ville
Marché de Novel
Marché de Plainpalais
Marché de Plainpalais
Marché de Ville-la-Grand (Dimanche matin)
Marché de Ville-la-Grand (Dimanche matin)
Marché des Teppes
Marché du quartier du Vallon
Marché Helvétique
Marché Helvétique
Marché Place des Romains
Place de l'Église
Place de la Libération
Place de la Libération
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place du Marché
Place Jean Jaurès

Hotels in Contamine-sur-Arve

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ibis Budget

Castles in Contamine-sur-Arve

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Château de Villy

Clinics in Contamine-sur-Arve

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

I.R.M.74

SERA - Centre de Radiothèrapie

Shopping Malls in Contamine-sur-Arve

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre commercial Les Arcades

Breweries in Contamine-sur-Arve

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Agneau à trois patttes
Agneau à trois patttes
Bières Du Faucigny
Bombardos
Brasserie artisanale du Léman
Brasserie BE HERE Factory
Brasserie du Mât
Brasserie du Mât
Brasserie du Mont Salève
Brasserie Gessienne
Brasserie Gessienne
Brasserie l'Apaisée
Brasserie l'Apaisée
Cap’taine Mousse
Chien bleu
Chien bleu
La Brasserie des Voirons
La petite fabrique
La Ringale

Stadiums & Teams in Contamine-sur-Arve

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Contamine-sur-Arve

112 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Le Grand Domaine	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Domaine Nordique - Vallon de Champagny le Haut	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Stade de Bosses	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Tignes - Val d'Isère	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Stade de Saut	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Stade de Ballet	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Granier	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Entremonts	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Plagne	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Domaine Nordique Peisey-Vallandry	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Paradiski	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Arcs / Peisey-Vallandry	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Sainte-Foy Tarentaise	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Aillon-le-Jeune	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Aillon-Margériaz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Féclaz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Col de Plainpalais	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Rosière	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Arêches Beaufort	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Revard	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Plateau du Revard	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Thuile	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Sambuy Seythenex	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Espace Diamant (Les Saisies)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Contamines	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Semnoz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Jardin Enfants	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Montmin - Col de la Forclaz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Courmayeur	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Evasion Mont Blanc	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Courmayeur Val Ferret	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Megève/Saint-Gervais	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Portes du Mont-Blanc	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Houches (Chamonix)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Clusaz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Tourchet (Chamonix)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Stade de Slalom	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Cordon	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Planards (Chamonix)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Brévent/Flégère (Chamonix)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Passy - Plaine Joux	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Plateau des Glières	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Grand Bornand	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Môm' Park	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Grands Montets	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Snowpark	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Chosalets (Chamonix)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Cascades de Glace du Reposoir	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Flaine	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Vormaine	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Reposoir Chalet Neuf	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Reposoir	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Poya (Chamonix)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Balme - Vallorcine	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Romme	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Grand Massif	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Plans d'Hotonnes - Plateau de Retord	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Mont Saxonnex	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Villages	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Croisette	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Marecottes	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Praz de Lys Sommand	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Gets-Morzine	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Menthières	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Massif des Brasses	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Avoriaz	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Champéry – Les Crosets – Champoussin – Morgins	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Roc d'Enfer	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Giettes	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Portes du Soleil	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Hirmentaz - Les Habères	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Espace Liberté	—	—	$0	—	—	—
L’Essert – Abondance	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Chapelle d'Abondance	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Grange des Bois	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Bernex	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Leysin	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Mijoux - La Faucille	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Hautes Combes	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Thollon les Mémises	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Serra	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Rochers de Naye	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Dôle-Tuffes	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Saint-Cergue	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Rousses	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Trélasse	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Longchaumois Rosset	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Prévondes	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Pléiades	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Paccots	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Saint-George	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Rathvel	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Moléson	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Bellefontaine	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Gentianes	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Chalet a Gobet	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Le Brassus	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Morbier - Les Combes (ski nordique)	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Morbier - Le Glacier	—	—	$0	—	—	—
La Chia	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Froideville	—	—	$0	—	—	—
L'Orient	—	—	$0	—	—	—
l'Abbaye	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Foncine le Haut	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Dent de Vaulion – Le Morez	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Mouthe	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Métabief	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Station d'Entre-les-Fourgs	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Les Fourgs	—	—	$0	—	—	—
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses	—	—	$0	—	—	—

Airports Near Contamine-sur-Arve

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Geneva International Airport	GVA	Large Airport
Annecy Meythet airport	NCY	Medium Airport
Annemasse Airfield	—	Medium Airport
Chambéry Aix les Bains airport	CMF	Medium Airport
Payerne Air Base	VIP	Medium Airport
Albertville General Pierre Delachenal Airfield	—	Small Airport
Altiport de Vaugellaz	—	Small Airport
Altiport du Col de Cenise	—	Small Airport
Altisurface de Morzine-Avoriaz	—	Small Airport
Altisurface de Valmorel	—	Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier de la Chiaupe	—	Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Dome Du Gouter	—	Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier du Passon "du haut"	—	Small Airport
Altisurface du Glacier Du Tacul	—	Small Airport
Base ULM Thollon les Mémises	—	Small Airport
Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield	—	Small Airport
Belley-Peyrieu Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bex Airfield	—	Small Airport
Boissia Airfield	—	Small Airport
Cervens Airfield	—	Small Airport
Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux Airfield	—	Small Airport
Chamonet Airfield	—	Small Airport
Champagnole-Crotenay Airfield	—	Small Airport
Chanaz Airfield	—	Small Airport
Col di Rhémes	—	Small Airport
Col du Palet Altiport	—	Small Airport
Corbonod-Seyssel Private Airfield	—	Small Airport
Courchevel Altiport	CVF	Small Airport
Doucier Airfield	—	Small Airport
Ecuvillens Airfield	—	Small Airport
Gh. de la Sassiere	—	Small Airport
Gh. del Léchaud	—	Small Airport
Gh. del Miravidi breul	—	Small Airport
Glacier d'Argentière Altiport	—	Small Airport
Glacier de la Grande Motte Altiport	—	Small Airport
Glacier de Talèfre Altiport	—	Small Airport
Glacier du Tour Altisurface	—	Small Airport
Glacier du Trient Mountain Landing Site	—	Small Airport
Granta Pareì ghiacciaio	—	Small Airport
Habère Poche Airfield	—	Small Airport
L'Arpette Altisurface	—	Small Airport
La Côte Airfield	—	Small Airport
La Tovière Altiport	—	Small Airport
Lausanne la Blécherette Airport	—	Small Airport
Lavours Airfield	—	Small Airport
Les Ailes de Sergy ULM	—	Small Airport
Megève Altiport	MVV	Small Airport
Méribel Altiport	MFX	Small Airport
Montricher Airfield	—	Small Airport
Rutor Glacier Altiport	—	Small Airport

Post Offices in Contamine-sur-Arve

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Contamine-sur-Arve

Treatment Centers in Contamine-sur-Arve

7 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Clinique de Bois-Bougy
Clinique du Château de Bon Attrait
Clinique Inicea - Le Mont Veyrier
Clinique Noiret-Sancellemoz
Clinique SMR La Marteraye
Hôpital de Bellerive (HUG)
les Hauts d'Anières

Churches & Religious Organizations in Contamine-sur-Arve

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Église Sainte-Foy

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Timezone

Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital	Paris
Population	66,987,244
Area	547,030 km²
GDP (USD)	$3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita	$44,700
HDI	0.917
Life expectancy	82.9 years
Internet users	86.8%
Urban population	78.8%
Currency	EUR (Euro)
Languages	French
Calling code	+33
TLD	.fr
Driving side	right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	Jour de l'an
Apr 6	Easter Monday	Lundi de Pâques
May 1	Labour Day	Fête du Travail
May 8	Victory in Europe Day	Victoire 1945
May 14	Ascension Day	Ascension
May 25	Whit Monday	Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14	Bastille Day	Fête nationale
Aug 15	Assumption Day	Assomption
Nov 1	All Saints' Day	Toussaint
Nov 11	Armistice Day	Armistice 1918
Dec 25	Christmas Day	Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Contamine-sur-Arve

What is the population of Contamine-sur-Arve?

Contamine-sur-Arve has a population of 1,634 residents and is located in France. The population density is 494 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

Is Contamine-sur-Arve expensive to live in?

The median household income is $38,567, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Contamine-sur-Arve?

Contamine-sur-Arve has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.1 inches, with 140.6 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Contamine-sur-Arve?

The unemployment rate in Contamine-sur-Arve is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 98 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Contamine-sur-Arve?

The median home value in Contamine-sur-Arve is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930.

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