"Our pride is when students tell us it's good": in the kitchens of a university restaurant, in Gif-sur-Yvette

Valérie Aronvald, the deputy director of the Versailles academy's restaurants, has returned to cooking at the university restaurant Lieu de vie. She emphasizes the need for staff as the establishment faces increased demand, serving 12,000 meals daily. The introduction of 1-euro meals has led to a surge in demand, resulting in long queues and overwhelmed kitchen staff. Despite the challenges, Lieu de vie remains a calm oasis amidst the bustling university environment, with no disruptions from student protests. However, the restaurant has had to cut back on homemade dishes due to the overwhelming number of meals being served.