This information will help you get started and settle in the area.

• Read the Newcomers Guide.
• Find out about the cost of living in France.
  See adequate financial resources for Switzerland
  as prices vary significantly from one country to the other.
• Find accommodation (highly recommended as difficult to find both in France and Switzerland).
  Check Life in Switzerland – France.
• CERN Hotel
  The CERN Housing Service is open to people taking part in the official activities of the Organization.
  CERN Hotel Reservation: Terms and Conditions of Reservation and Online booking is available (only with CERN login and password). 
  A person registered as "PART" cannot use the CERN web booking. They will have to contact the CERN Hotel directly by email and provide them with the proof of their pre-registration as User as well as the name of a CERN guarantor (MPEs or Users on-site, or GPROs who are Team Leaders or experiment spokespersons, can act as guarantors for individuals).
  The CERN Housing Service also provides assistance, information and advice regarding hotels in the local area, where special rates have been negotiated for CERN Users and offers assistance with finding furnished or unfurnished accommodation on the local private market: Private market Accommodation.
• Information about Schools, Education and Jobs
  Childcare, Education and Training in Geneva
  Childcare, Education and Training in France
  More information about Integration with children from the Social Affairs Service
• Transport
  The Canton of Geneva is primarily urban, with an efficient public transport network. It is however recommended to have your own means of transportation (bicycle, car, scooter, etc.) if living  the neighbouring French regions.