Champel is close to Florissant, bordered by the neighborhood of
Eaux-Vives to the north, the
municipality of
Veyrier to the east, the
municipality of
Carouge to the south and the city center to the west, occupying an area of approximately .
Sights The 'plateau de Champel' is the center of the neighbourhood. The 'Parc Bertrand' is a popular park, featuring a former primary school (which is now a day-care center), a fenced dog park, a playground for small children as well as a wading pool. The
neo-Gothic 'Tour de Champel' on the edge of the cliffs overlooking the
Arve is a scenic view. ==Notable people==