Fluidstack, a leading AI cloud platform, has joined forces with Eclairion, a French specialist in modular, high-density data centers, to construct Europe’s largest GPU supercomputer dedicated to Mistral AI. The facility, located in Bruyères-le-Châtel, Essonne, approximately 40 km south of Paris, is set to become a cornerstone of France’s push for sovereign AI capabilities and energy-efficient AI infrastructure. With this partnership, France further cements its role as a premier AI compute hub, combining Mistral AI’s cutting-edge research, Fluidstack’s rapid deployment expertise, and Eclairion’s next-generation infrastructure.
The AI cluster will be deployed in phases, leveraging the most advanced GPUs to meet the growing demands of large-scale foundation model training and AI development. Housed at Eclairion’s 40 MW data center, with an ambitious roadmap to scale beyond 100 MW, the project benefits from a direct connection to France’s decarbonized energy grid, making it a prime location for sustainable AI infrastructure. The supercomputer’s deployment underscores France’s ambition to compete on the global AI stage alongside the United States and China by fostering a homegrown AI ecosystem.
César Maklary, Co-founder and President of Fluidstack, emphasized the significance of this milestone, stating, “This partnership strengthens France’s position as a leading AI compute hub. With Mistral AI’s innovation, Fluidstack’s rapid deployment, and Eclairion’s infrastructure, we are building Europe’s most advanced AI cluster.”
This announcement follows Fluidstack’s commitment to building a standalone 1-gigawatt AI supercomputer in France, backed by an initial €10 billion investment. Announced earlier this month at the AI Action Summit in Paris under President Emmanuel Macron’s leadership, this giga-cluster further underscores Fluidstack’s role in shaping the future of AI infrastructure in Europe. The Mistral AI cluster represents a key step in this vision, ensuring that France remains at the forefront of AI innovation.
The project is poised for a multi-year rollout, with the first phase set to go live by Summer 2025. It will feature more than 18,000 GPUs, with potential for further expansion. Designed for large-scale AI model training and inference, the facility will operate on 100% decarbonized electricity, sourced from nuclear and renewable energy. Additionally, the project aligns with France’s broader goal of securing AI sovereignty, reinforcing the country’s role as a leader in AI security, research, and infrastructure.
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