Cambacérès, where innovation and transition are shaping the future
Located on the southern side of Montpellier, Cambacérès is emerging as a connected and sustainable business district, developed to combine innovation, mobility, and quality of life. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, addresses new economic, societal, and environmental challenges by creating a space where businesses, talent, and residents can interact.
Ultimately, the 300,000 m² Cambacérès service sector campus will welcome 15,000 employees and 5,000 students.
A strategic and well-connected district
Cambacérès enjoys exceptional accessibility:
- Montpellier Sud de France TGV high-speed train station, providing access to Paris and Barcelona in just three hours
- Direct access to the A9 motorway via the A709 bypass
- Montpellier Méditerranée Airport, 10 minutes from downtown by car, making Paris, London, and Barcelona just an hour away
- Extension of tramway line 1 inaugurated in October 2025, connecting the historic center in 15 minutes
- Bus-tram line 2 and bike paths for soft mobility, putting the Mediterranean within 20 minutes by bike
=> Public transportation is free for all residents of the Montpellier metropolitan area!
These connections are making Cambacérès a multimodal hub at the gateway to Europe, ideally located between the sea and the mountains.
An ecosystem committed to innovation
Cambacérès is a showcase for economic excellence in the Montpellier area. Already, the district is home to:
- Over 70 companies
- 1,100 employees
- “La Halle de l'Innovation” - Innovation Hall - a facility at the beating heart of Montpellier’s innovation ecosystem, where 28 startups (out of 70 companies already based there) are hosted and supported by the Business Innovation Center (BIC)
- 700 students, representing the future of entrepreneurship
A sustainable district with a pleasant lifestyle
Cambacérès is more than just a hub for business, it is also a great place to spend time.
- 20 hectares of landscaped space, including the Parc de la Mogère designed by Jacqueline Osty
- “Halle Nova” with a gourmet market featuring 25 stalls, sports areas, and local shops
- A geothermal power station providing energy for 450,000 m² and illustrating the district's commitment to energy transition
Expansive public green areas, pedestrian walkways, works of art, wood-frame construction, and alternative water management techniques.

Key mission: to attract talent and businesses
Cambacérès is positioned as a growth accelerator for businesses and a magnet for talent. Its diverse range of projects, modern infrastructure, and landscaped environment make it an exemplary area designed with the future in mind.
In short: Cambacérès is reinventing the southern gateway to Montpellier by creating a district that combines innovation, mobility, sustainability, and great lifestyle.