Orange Business: Chartres-Mainvilliers Data Center

The Chartres-Mainvilliers Data Center, located in Mainvilliers, near Chartres, France, is one of Orange Business’s key regional digital infrastructure sites. Purpose-built to provide secure, high-availability colocation and cloud hosting, this facility supports enterprises, government institutions, and service providers with resilient, carrier-grade infrastructure and seamless connectivity to Orange’s global network.

Backed by Tier III-level architecture and robust environmental controls, the Chartres-Mainvilliers Data Center plays a vital role in extending Orange Business’s cloud and data services across France and the broader European region.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Mainvilliers (Eure-et-Loir), France – near the city of Chartres, less than 100 km from Paris
• Facility Type: Enterprise / Colocation / Cloud-Ready
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 3,000–4,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Supports up to 5–6 MW with modular expansion
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual utility power feeds with redundancy
• 2N UPS systems and backup diesel generators
• Smart energy management and monitoring systems
• Designed for energy efficiency and sustainability

Cooling and Environmental Controls

• Precision cooling systems with N+1 redundancy
• Hot/cold aisle containment for optimal airflow
• Real-time environmental monitoring (temperature/humidity)
• Low PUE architecture, aligned with Orange’s sustainability initiatives

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral with access to national and international telecom operators
• Integrated with Orange’s global IP/MPLS backbone and cloud fabric
• Direct connectivity to Paris data hubs and other Orange data centers in France
• Supports hybrid cloud, multi-cloud access, and private interconnects

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7 on-site security team with remote surveillance
• Multi-layer access controls: biometric, RFID, mantraps
• Video surveillance (CCTV) and intrusion detection systems
• Advanced fire detection (VESDA) and inert gas suppression systems
• Monitored by Orange’s centralized NOC and SOC

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 50001 – Energy Management
• Tier III-equivalent design and operational excellence
• Compliant with French data sovereignty laws and GDPR

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Colocation and Cloud Gateway
• Disaster Recovery for Paris-based Workloads
• Government and Regulated Industry Hosting
• SaaS and Content Distribution for Regional Users
• Cross-border and Multicloud IT Infrastructure

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the B2B arm of the Orange Group, delivering secure, scalable cloud and network solutions in over 220 countries. Through a growing footprint of regional and international data centers, Orange Business enables clients to build future-ready IT environments that meet evolving demands for security, speed, and compliance. The Chartres-Mainvilliers Data Center plays a key role in this mission, supporting critical workloads for public and private sector organizations across Europe.