Campus of Clermont Fd

The Clermont-Ferrand campus, certified I-Site, benefits from an innovative and dynamic approach, fostering scientific excellence and collaboration. It is a dynamic center where research blends with a vibrant academic life.

Discover here the teams driving innovation, the living conditions in Clermont-Ferrand, and the practical ways to reach this unique center of excellence.

Whether you are a future student, researcher, or partner, this page offers you a comprehensive overview of what the LIMOS main campus has to offer.



The working atmosphere at LIMOS is characterized by its conviviality and collaborative spirit. Researchers appreciate a welcoming culture that favors exchanges and initiatives, while avoiding the cumbersome constraints of a rigid hierarchy. As a medium-sized laboratory, LIMOS offers a human scale where it's easy to make contacts, work independently and enjoy real freedom in your research.

To encourage these interactions, relaxation areas are available: a room equipped with a billiard table and table soccer on the second floor of Building B, as well as affordable coffee machines for sharing informal moments with colleagues. This warm, collaborative environment makes LIMOS a place conducive to professional and personal fulfillment.

For more than 30 years, LIMOS has been firmly rooted in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, a strategic region at the heart of Europe, at the crossroads of major routes linking North and South. Located on the Cézeaux campus in Clermont-Ferrand, it offers its teams a unique working environment: a green setting conducive to innovation and collaboration.

Clermont-Ferrand offers the perfect balance between quality of life and economic dynamism. The city, often ranked as one of the best for students, attracts visitors with its friendly atmosphere and professional opportunities. With leaders such as Michelin, Limagrain, Théa and Volvic, more than 14,000 local companies form a rich and innovative ecosystem, ideal for building solid and ambitious partnerships.

Nestled at the foot of the Massif Central, Clermont combines nature and modernity. Here, you can enjoy an exceptional quality of life, far from the hustle and bustle of major metropolises. Just 3h30 from Paris by train and 2h from Lyon, the town is well connected. Clermont-Aulnat airport provides convenient connections, and property prices remain attractive, making it an ideal place to settle, whether for work or to start a family.

By choosing Clermont, you're joining a city on a human scale, where it's good to live, work and innovate, with direct access to the region's resources and networks. LIMOS, a key player in this dynamic environment, looks forward to welcoming you to build the future of research and innovation.