Orange Business: Val-de-Reuil Data Center (Normandy Campus)

The Val-de-Reuil Data Center, part of the Normandy Campus and operated by Orange Business, is one of France’s most advanced digital infrastructure facilities. Located in Val-de-Reuil, Normandy, it was purpose-built to support hyperscale workloads, government hosting, and enterprise-grade cloud and colocation in a secure and sustainable environment. This flagship campus is a cornerstone of Orange’s sovereign and high-availability infrastructure strategy.

Strategically situated in northwestern France, with proximity to Paris and major subsea cable routes, the Val-de-Reuil Data Center offers unmatched redundancy, energy efficiency, and interconnection for national and European clients.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Val-de-Reuil, Normandy – less than 100 km from Paris
• Facility Type: Hyperscale / Enterprise / Carrier-Neutral Campus
• Total Floor Area: Over 10,000 square meters (multi-building campus)
• IT Load Capacity: Exceeds 20 MW, with high-density zone capabilities
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual independent utility connections
• 2N UPS and diesel generator redundancy
• High-voltage electrical architecture with real-time monitoring
• Designed for continuous uptime and fault tolerance

Cooling and Environmental Design

• N+1 and 2N cooling systems across modular halls
• Cold aisle containment and airflow-optimized layouts
• Located in a temperate climate zone for energy-efficient cooling
• PUE as low as 1.3, aligned with Orange’s carbon-neutral goals

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral: Multiple telecom operators and IXPs onsite
• Integrated into Orange’s IP/MPLS global backbone
• Direct fiber routes to Paris, London, Amsterdam, and other key European hubs
• Cloud on-ramp and multi-cloud ready (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ideal for content distribution, SaaS, and public sector interconnectivity

Security and Monitoring

• 24/7 on-site security with multi-tier access control
• Biometric, RFID badge, PIN, and mantrap entry systems
• Full CCTV and perimeter surveillance
• Fire detection (VESDA) and inert gas suppression in all zones
• Real-time oversight via Orange’s Global NOC and SOC

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 50001 – Energy Management
• ISO 22301 – Business Continuity
• Compliant with GDPR, ANSSI security guidelines, and Tier III+ standards

Ideal Use Cases

• Hyperscaler Region Buildout and Availability Zones
• Sovereign Cloud Hosting for Government and Public Sector
• Financial Services and Healthcare Data Compliance
• Enterprise IT Modernization and Disaster Recovery
• AI, HPC, and Big Data Clusters

About Orange Business

Orange Business is the B2B division of the Orange Group, delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable digital infrastructure across 220+ countries. The Val-de-Reuil Data Center (Normandy Campus) is a flagship facility, offering high-performance, resilient infrastructure designed to power France’s and Europe’s most critical digital services.