08/17/2026
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Port-Grimaud is 60 years old!
GrimaudCulture & Heritage

Port-Grimaud is 60 years old!

The lake city of Port-Grimaud is celebrating its 60th anniversary during summer festivities. On this occasion, residents officially requested separation from the municipality of Grimaud.

For its 60th anniversary, the lakeside city of Port-Grimaud celebrates its history and unique identity, based on a strong sense of community.

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Yoyo Maeght, an exceptional encounter between art and solidarity
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Yoyo Maeght, an exceptional encounter between art and solidarity

Yoyo Maeght gave a charity lecture at the musée du Niel in Var. All proceeds were donated to the Roue libre association.

Art dealer Yoyo Maeght gave a lecture at the musée du Niel, combining her family history with a commitment to solidarity.

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Popular shows and demanding programming
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

Popular shows and demanding programming

La Londe-les-Maures hosted a rich cultural season this summer. Free festivals and historical commemorations welcomed thousands of visitors.

La Londe-les-Maures experienced a summer rich in cultural events, from jazz to the Liberation Day.

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Art at the heart of the life of Françoise Dedon
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Art at the heart of the life of Françoise Dedon

Painter Françoise Dedon exhibits her artworks from Cannes to the Carrousel du Louvre. She now welcomes visitors to her own gallery in Hyères.

Portrait of Françoise Dedon, a painter from Hyères whose works are exhibited from Cannes to the Carrousel du Louvre.

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Niel coastal path: a natural and tourist heritage enhanced
HyèresTourism & Local Life

Niel coastal path: a natural and tourist heritage enhanced

The Niel coastal path in Hyères has reopened after more than 20 years of closure. Safety works cost over one million euros.

Closed since 2001, the Niel coastal path in Hyères has reopened to the public after over one million euros of safety works.

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For the Giens peninsula, take the trackless train!
HyèresTourism & Local Life

For the Giens peninsula, take the trackless train!

The free tourist train in presqu’île de Giens runs until August 31. It offers a car-free alternative between the Almanarre parking and the village.

The free trackless train on the Giens peninsula runs until August 31, offering a summer alternative to the car.

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A "Féerie des Lumières" for a magical evening
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

A "Féerie des Lumières" for a magical evening

Le Lavandou celebrated the end of July with a light parade and water activities. The evening concluded with a magical drone light show.

On July 31, the seafront lit up for a magical evening featuring a parade, a drone show and a popular public ball.

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At Le Grand Bleu cinema, Simon Henry succeeds Tristan Bonis as director
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

At Le Grand Bleu cinema, Simon Henry succeeds Tristan Bonis as director

Simon Henry has taken over as director of Le Grand Bleu cinema in Le Lavandou. He succeeds Tristan Bonis following a record attendance of 90,000 in 2025.

After three successful years, Tristan Bonis leaves Le Grand Bleu cinema, replaced by Simon Henry, who will ensure continuity.

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Bormes-les-Mimosas: Public Consultation, Key Word of Development Projects
Tourism & Local Life

Bormes-les-Mimosas: Public Consultation, Key Word of Development Projects

The town hall of Bormes-les-Mimosas met with residents of chemin des Catalanes on-site. The goal is to plan road safety measures to slow down traffic.

The town hall consulted residents of chemin des Catalanes to co-design road safety measures.

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In Fontainebleau, the exceptional commitment of firefighters
Bormes-les-MimosasSecurity & Defence

In Fontainebleau, the exceptional commitment of firefighters

Eight firefighters from Var were deployed to Seine-et-Marne to protect the Fontainebleau forest. Mayor François Arizzi praised their dedication.

Eight firefighters from Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou were deployed to Seine-et-Marne, a commitment praised by François Arizzi.

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Naval Group in Les Bormettes, a project for the future and sovereignty
La Londe-les-MauresEconomy & Business

Naval Group in Les Bormettes, a project for the future and sovereignty

Naval Group is investing 140 million euros in Les Bormettes to build a new center of excellence. Work begins this year on this long-abandoned industrial site.

The National Day speech highlighted the future Naval Group site, a major project for sovereignty and the local economy.

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The winning summer cocktail
La Londe-les-MauresSecurity & Defence

The winning summer cocktail

La Londe-les-Maures reinforces its security forces for the summer season. The town combines nature preservation with increased police presence.

La Londe-les-Maures combines natural preservation and strict security to guarantee its quality of life.

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When the night awakens the city…
Culture & Heritage

When the night awakens the city…

The city comes alive at night with sports and cultural events. The Course du Soleil and night markets attract many visitors.

The city comes alive at night with sports and cultural events, the lungs of community, economic, and tourism life.

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François de Canson praises the commitment of volunteers
La Londe-les-MauresTourism & Local Life

François de Canson praises the commitment of volunteers

François de Canson gathered 230 volunteers at the annual association meeting. The mayor highlighted their vital role in La Londe.

The mayor paid tribute to local associations at their annual meeting, reaffirming the municipality's support.

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Go on a gourmet stroll with the Cave des Vignerons!
La Londe-les-MauresTourism & Local Life

Go on a gourmet stroll with the Cave des Vignerons!

La Cave des Vignerons Londais offers Croisières Vigneronnes until August 26. These trips allow visitors to taste Côtes de Provence La Londe wines at sea.

The Cave des Vignerons Londais invites you to discover its fine, elegant wines during the Croisières Vigneronnes until August 26.

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Les Nocturnes, a great moment of emotion
Solliès-PontCulture & Heritage

Les Nocturnes, a great moment of emotion

The 3rd edition of Les Nocturnes festival took place from June 30 to July 4 at Château Forbin. The event featured international artists and young talents.

The 3rd edition of the Les Nocturnes festival at Château Forbin was held from June 30 to July 4, marked by excellence.

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Hyères: The City celebrates the values of the Republic
HyèresPolitics & Institutions

Hyères: The City celebrates the values of the Republic

The city of Hyères celebrated July 14th with a solemn military ceremony. Wreaths were also laid at monuments in Giens and Salins.

The traditional July 14 military ceremony paid tribute to the founding values of the Republic, in the presence of elected officials and the armed forces.

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Mystery and logic at the library
Culture & Heritage

Mystery and logic at the library

In July, the municipal library organized two special activities for children. A detective game and an illustration workshop welcomed young local readers.

In July, the municipal library offered an investigation game and a creative workshop that delighted the children of the municipality.

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