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Colocation in France. Expand your reach with data centers in the heart of Europe.

Equinix France is a hub for one of Europe’s largest consumer markets, providing low-latency access to Southern Europe, Africa, the Middle East and key transatlantic markets. AI-ready data centers in Paris and Bordeaux enable sustainable, secure and scalable operations at the digital edge.

France is one of Europe’s main interconnection hubs and Atlantic gateways.

Paris hosts a vibrant ecosystems of clouds, networks and enterprises, while Bordeaux links directly to North America. Together they power innovation at the global digital infrastructure crossroads.

  • AI-ready infrastructure Strong public investment and a low-carbon electricity mix are fueling growth of AI-optimized data centers in France on a massive scale.
  • Strategic subsea hub France hosts more than a dozen subsea cable systems, providing high-capacity connectivity between Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.
  • Industry leaders connected France’s finance, AI, media, aerospace and energy sectors depend on secure, low-latency interconnection to power global innovation.
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Sustainable data center colocation in France

Equinix’s global sustainability commitments are activated locally by teams in every region where we operate. In France, all sites are covered by 100% renewable energy.

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Global, software-defined interconnection fabric

Connect instantly and securely to clouds, networks and partners across the world with Equinix Fabric and manage the connections virtually.

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IDC names Equinix the global colocation leader

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Certified expertise you can rely on

Equinix data centers in the United States meet global standards of security, compliance and operational excellence.

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Build your competitive edge on a foundation of high-performance data centers in France.

Simplify colocation in AI-ready data centers with advanced cooling, interconnection, secure cloud connectivity and disaster recovery solutions—all backed by 24x7 security, technical support and amenities like conference rooms, work kiosks, loaner tools and EV charging stations.

Get consistently high performance with direct, low-latency links to any cloud on-ramp

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Frequently asked questions
Where is Equinix in France?

Equinix operates data centers in Paris and Bordeaux. Paris is a leading digital campus and a hub for both French internet traffic and data exchange between the US and Europe. The capital’s multiple Equinix data centers enable customers to be part of a rich industry ecosystem. The Bordeaux site is home to the first carrier-neutral data center in the city, serving both local and global enterprises with resilient colocation and interconnection services.

How many data centers does Equinix have in France?

Equinix operates 11 data centers in France, 10 in Paris and one in Bordeaux. These facilities underpin France’s digital infrastructure, supporting a broad range of industries and businesses through dense, high-performing interconnection and secure colocation. 

What is the capacity of Equinix’s data centers in France?

Equinix’s French facilities offer about 700,000 square feet (65,500 square meters) of colocation space. This footprint supports France’s standing as a major interconnection hub, enabling workloads across Europe and beyond. 

How big is France's data center colocation market?

The French colocation market size is estimated to have been about USD $1.5 billion in 2024 (€1.4 billion). Strong growth is being driven by domestic demand for cloud services, investment in AI, IoT and digital sovereignty.

Does Equinix provide renewable energy in France?

Yes. Equinix’s global sustainability commitments are activated locally by teams in every region where we operate. In France, all sites are covered by 100% renewable energy.

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