Institut Lyfe and INSEP join forces for an unprecedented collaboration

INSTITUT LYFE AND INSEP JOIN FORCES FOR AN UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION BETWEEN CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND SPORT.

Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse), France’s point of reference in the culinary arts, patisserie, hospitality, restaurant and wine & beverage professions, has joined forces with the National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance (INSEP), which spearheads top-level sport in France, announcing a formal collaboration agreement. 

This strategic collaboration will establish productive exchange between the two fields, which share many similarities. Elite INSEP athletes will have privileged access to specialised courses at Institut Lyfe, adapted to their specific needs and their demanding schedules. Likewise, Institut Lyfe’s students and the teams of the center of excellence in gastronomy, which will open on Institut Lyfe campus in early 2026, will have the opportunity to train alongside INSEP athletes, in particular as part of immersion placements and preparation for international competitions

Research and innovation will also be at the heart of this collaboration, with the introduction of joint protocols in the field of sports nutrition. Teams of nutritional researchers from INSEP will work with experts from Institut Lyfe’s food transition research centre, to promote a healthy diet which is adapted to the specific needs of athletes.

“INSEP and Institut Lyfe share a common vision of excellence and personalised support in their respective fields. This collaboration opens up new perspectives for our students and for high-level athletes who are attracted to our professions, combining academic know-how and the demands of sporting performance. The project will be led by our Bocuse d’Or chef, Davy Tissot.”
Dominique Giraudier, CEO of Institut Lyfe

“Within INSEP, we pay particular attention to the training of our athletes. This collaboration will allow us to build a real bridge between the worlds of gastronomy and elite sport. Sport and gastronomy share many values: passion, excellence, surpassing ones limits, the strength of the team. I am very pleased to see Institut Lyfe become a new educational partner.”
Fabien Canu, Director General of INSEP

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