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.
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2026
📍 Villeurbanne | 🗓 Saturday, 19 September 2026
The CC-IN2P3 invites you to take a behind-the-scenes look at one of the nerve centers of French scientific research.
🔬 Every day, thousands of scientists in particle physics and astrophysics rely on the Computing Center’s infrastructure. Located in Villeurbanne, it handles the storage, processing, and analysis of vast amounts of scientific data, particularly from experiments at CERN, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, and numerous other international research projects.
📌 On the agenda:
– Guided tours of the Computing Center and its computer rooms
– Meet-and-greets with scientists and engineers
– Demonstrations on scientific data and high-performance computing
– Educational booths and activities for all ages
🎟 Free admission – Registration required (limited spaces) & Food Truck
📞 Information & reservations: https://cc.in2p3.fr/en/jep2026
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2025
📍 Villeurbanne | 🗓 Saturday, 20 September 2025
On the occasion of Journées Européennes du Patrimoine, the CC-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
