Throughout the year, the CC-IN2P3 (CNRS) is committed to giving the general public a behind-the-scenes look at scientific computing and digital research. Through events open to all (European Heritage Days, school visits, conferences, educational workshops, etc.), the Computing Centre shares its expertise, missions and technologies.
A strategic location for French and international research, the CC-IN2P3 processes billions of pieces of data every day from experiments in particle physics and astrophysics. These events are opportunities to understand how cutting-edge computing supports major scientific discoveries.

👥 Whether you are curious, passionate, a family, a teacher or a student, you are welcome!
Immerse yourself in the world of high-performance computing, meet the women and men who make it so rich, and discover how science is experienced, built and shared.

JEP 2025

On the occasion of Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, the ICC-IN2P3 (CNRS) invites you to take a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nerve centres of French scientific research.

🔬 Did you know that thousands of researchers in particle physics, astrophysics and biology send their data through the CC-IN2P3? It is here, in Villeurbanne, that billions of pieces of information from around the world are stored, processed and analysed, including data from CERN experiments, the Vera Rubin telescope and many other scientific experiments.

📌 On the programme:

– Guided tours of the Computing Centre and its computer rooms
– Meetings with scientists and engineers
– Demonstrations on scientific data and high-performance computing
– Educational stands and activities for all ages

🎟 Free admission – Registration required (limited places) & Food Truck

📞 Information & reservations: https://cc.in2p3.fr/en/jep2025

JEP 2024

📍 Villeurbanne | 🗓 Saturday, 21 September 2024

On the occasion of Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, the CC-IN2P3 (CNRS) opened its doors to the public on Saturday, 21 September 2024.
The day was a resounding success, with more than 800 visitors coming to discover the centre behind the scenes and talk with the teams.
Thanks to six activities, the public was able to dive into the heart of scientific computing, explore the challenges of data processing, and better understand the essential role of CC-IN2P3 in major research endeavours.

🙏 A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 2024 edition!

📆 See you in September 2025 for another immersion in scientific and digital heritage.