Mapping IXPs in France: Visualising the interconnection ecosystem
Interconnection is the beating heart of the Internet. In France, the landscape of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) is particularly dynamic, rich and decentralised. However, it is sometimes difficult to get an up-to-date overview of all the players present in the country.
It's to meet this need that we, FRNIX, we launched a interactive map of IXP initiatives in France.
Why this card?
The aim of this project is to make an exhaustive inventory of the points of presence (PoPs) of active IXPs, as well as keeping a historical record of projects that have ceased activity or were never completed. It is a tool to help the community better understand where and how traffic is exchanged in France.
What will you find in this inventory?
For each point of presence listed, we have compiled crucial data for network engineers and decision-makers:
- Identity : Name of the PoP and attached IXP.
- Origin : France, Europe or international.
- Commitments & Standards :
- Membership of the’Euro-IX.
- Policy compliance MANRS (Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security): we specify the level (advanced) and date of certification.
- Useful links : Direct access to the IXP website for easy contact.
Understanding the legend
For quick reference, we have opted for a simple colour code:
In red : The PoPs of France-IX.- In blue : Others Active IXP (regional and national).
- In grey : The non-active projects (historical or not started).
In red : The PoPs of France-IX.
In blue : Others Active IXP (regional and national).
In grey : The non-active projects (historical or not started).A collaborative and rigorous approach
The data displayed comes from industry reference sources: PeeringDB, IXPDB, lafibre.info, manrs.org, as well as official operator websites.
The Internet is changing fast, and so is our map! We carry out monthly updates to reflect the reality on the ground as closely as possible.
We value your contribution
This map is a living project. Have you noticed a mistake? Is a PoP missing? Has a MANRS certification recently been obtained?
Please do not hesitate to send us any information to correct or complete this database. Your expertise helps us to maintain a reliable tool for the whole community.
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