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Cover No. 217 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 217

Published on July 23, 2024

Articles in this issue

François de Canson, president of the CRT, answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
Tourism & Local Life

François de Canson, president of the CRT, answers questions from La Gazette du Var.

The Editorial Team
Tourism & Local Life

Over 80,000 spectators expected this summer!

The free summer tour 'Ça c'est le Sud' is visiting 30 towns in the region from July 9 to August 24. Over 80,000 spectators are expected for this three-hour show.

Since 2017, the Région has promoted the values of a peaceful, positive tourism, respectful of residents and its exceptional environment.

The Editorial Team
She answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
HyèresEconomy & Business

She answers questions from La Gazette du Var.

Caroline Goudron launched the brand 'La marin'Hyères©' on May 5, 2023. She opened a workshop-boutique in the Parcours des Arts in Hyères.

The Editorial Team
Le LavandouTourism & Local Life

“La marin’Hyères©”, Caroline Gourdon's love for Hyères

Caroline Gourdon launched the brand "La marin'Hyères©" in May 2023. She operates a workshop-boutique located in the Parcours des Arts in Hyères.

Stars in her eyes for this designer: from dream to reality, and the magic happens!

The Editorial Team
The RTL2 concert launched the summer festivities
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

The RTL2 concert launched the summer festivities

On June 28, the RTL2 pop-rock Live concert attracted a massive crowd to Miramar beach!

The Editorial Team
Philippe Leonelli: 'Celebrating July 14 is reaffirming our commitment to our République'
Cavalaire-sur-MerCulture & Heritage

Philippe Leonelli: 'Celebrating July 14 is reaffirming our commitment to our République'

In Cavalaire-sur-Mer, Mayor Philippe Leonelli celebrated Bastille Day on the esplanade de Lattre de Tassigny. He emphasized republican values and paid tribute to those who died for freedom.

On July 14, on the esplanade de Lattre de Tassigny, Cavalairoises and Cavalairois, lovers of the Homeland, France and the blue, white and red flag...

The Editorial Team
Le Pin de Bormes, place centrale du village
Bormes-les-MimosasTourism & Local Life

Le Pin de Bormes, place centrale du village

Inauguration de la place du Pin à Bormes-les-Mimosas. Cet aménagement renforce le nouveau centre de vie du village.

Les réhabilitations et les aménagements transforment les quartiers. La place du Pin, dernière réalisation en date, confirme son rôle de centralité dans la…

The Editorial Team
The Henri Manguin and Félix Golési exhibitions, highlights of the summer
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

The Henri Manguin and Félix Golési exhibitions, highlights of the summer

Le Lavandou is hosting two major cultural exhibitions this summer. They feature painter Henri Manguin and photographer Félix Golési.

This summer, the public can discover two exceptional exhibitions. First, that of Henri Manguin (Au soleil du midi) at the villa Théo Art Centre.

The Editorial Team
“Let us keep the spirit of June 18, 1940 alive!”
Culture & Heritage

“Let us keep the spirit of June 18, 1940 alive!”

Mayor François de Canson commemorated General de Gaulle's Appeal of June 18, 1940. He paid tribute to the Resistance fighters.

On June 18, 1940, as France had lost a battle, the enemy had overwhelmed its army and its government resigned itself to defeat, one man...

The Editorial Team
La Saint-Pierre celebrated the city's maritime heritage
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

La Saint-Pierre celebrated the city's maritime heritage

The traditional fishermen's festival was celebrated with fervor on June 23 at port Miramar.

The Editorial Team
A show at the heart of inclusion
La FarlèdeCulture & Heritage

A show at the heart of inclusion

On June 7, La Farlède celebrated inclusion and Olympic values. The participatory project "C'est beau !" brought together residents and artists.

In January, the Municipality initiated the project 'C'est beau !' in support of inclusion.

The Editorial Team
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Arts in all their forms in les Salins!

The Espace Nature in Hyères hosts two free art exhibitions this summer. Works by Marie Winter Victor and Axel Champloy are on display until September 1st.

The Métropole TPM invites you to discover remarkable exhibitions at the Espace Nature aux Vieux Salins.

The Editorial Team
The little train of the presqu’île de Giens is back in service
HyèresTourism & Local Life

The little train of the presqu’île de Giens is back in service

Like last year, the little trains are free to encourage visitors to use this mode of transport by parking at the entrance of the presqu’île.

The Editorial Team
Design Parade, the event for contemporary creation
ToulonCulture & Heritage

Design Parade, the event for contemporary creation

The 18th Design Parade festival took place in Hyères and Toulon. The event highlights emerging young designers.

The 18th Design Parade Hyères festival (June 27-30 at villa Noailles) left a lasting impression with accessible exhibitions...

The Editorial Team
Azur Toiture has completed three very beautiful projects
CarqueiranneEconomy & Business

Azur Toiture has completed three very beautiful projects

Azur Toiture has completed three renovation projects in Carqueiranne and Hyères. The Var-based company continues its expansion across the region.

The company Azur Toiture specializes in roof and facade renovation. It recently worked in Carqueiranne and Hyères.

The Editorial Team
Magical and spellbinding Brazil with Sarava!
Le PradetCulture & Heritage

Magical and spellbinding Brazil with Sarava!

The Sarava association celebrated its 10th Brazilian Carnival in Le Pradet. The event brought together 30 artists and over 500 spectators.

In 2024, Sarava celebrated its tenth carnival. 10 years of celebration and sharing to discover Brazilian culture, so endearing and colorful!

The Editorial Team
52 defibrillators at everyone's service
Health & Social Affairs

52 defibrillators at everyone's service

The municipality deploys 52 defibrillators to tackle cardiac arrests. In addition, 124 municipal staff members have been trained in first aid.

Holder of the 3 cœurs label since 2021, the Ville continues its action to develop the installation of defibrillators in the municipality and...

The Editorial Team
ToulonEnvironment

Welcome eco-citizen initiatives this summer!

The Chercheurs en herbe association is organizing waste cleanups in Toulon this summer. Two events will take place on July 25 and August 29.

Summer 2024 promises to be dynamic for the association chercheurs en herbe, organizing two major eco-citizen initiatives with Recyclop Var.

The Editorial Team
Discover the producers' and artisans' market!
Le PradetEconomy & Business

Discover the producers' and artisans' market!

With the return of fine weather, the Ville wished to revitalize the producers' and artisans' market held every Sunday morning on the square…

The Editorial Team
To the sorely missed era of the Yéyés!
La GardeCulture & Heritage

To the sorely missed era of the Yéyés!

The Town launched the summer festivities with Rock’ in City, which brought together a very large crowd.

The Editorial Team
Summer Festival at the Jardin Remarquable de Baudouvin
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

Summer Festival at the Jardin Remarquable de Baudouvin

On June 19, the Jardin Remarquable de Baudouvin celebrated summer with workshops in partnership with the association 'Les Amis du...'

The Editorial Team
The Trophées de la Pigne Honor Sporting Excellence
La Valette-du-VarSport

The Trophées de la Pigne Honor Sporting Excellence

This year, for the 4th edition, many athletes were honored during this exceptional evening!

The Editorial Team
Culture & Heritage

On the holiday road with Eric Garence

The Éric Garence exhibition is hosted on seven A8 motorway rest areas. It aims to promote the region and encourage safety breaks.

This summer, 7 VINCI Autoroutes rest areas on the A8, from Aix-en-Provence to Menton, host the "On the road with... Eric Garence" exhibition.

The Editorial Team
VINCI Autoroutes succeeds in exceptional major operation
ToulonTransport & Mobility

VINCI Autoroutes succeeds in exceptional major operation

The A57 was partially closed for widening works east of Toulon. The project waterproofed the La Palasse bridge in 36 hours.

Commissioned in the late 1960s, the capacity of the A57 and its interchanges has become insufficient. The widening project notably aims to...

The Editorial Team
Solemn tribute in memory of deceased firefighters
Bormes-les-MimosasSecurity & Defence

Solemn tribute in memory of deceased firefighters

A solemn tribute was paid to firefighters who died in the line of duty. Officials, families, and emergency services gathered in Var.

Three Cuers firefighters, Jessy Beugin, Ludovic Martin, Jean-François Siri and a young Bormes volunteer, Patrick Nolleveaux, disappeared in the...

The Editorial Team
“The Appel du 18 juin recalls the importance of unity and solidarity”
ToulonCulture & Heritage

“The Appel du 18 juin recalls the importance of unity and solidarity”

The Var prefect led the June 18 Appeal commemoration in Toulon. Local leaders and military authorities gathered to honor the Resistance.

The préfet du Var presided over the ceremony commemorating Général de Gaulle's Appel du 18 juin 1940, in the presence of civil and military authorities.

The Editorial Team
A return to Toulon after a 3-month deployment
ToulonSecurity & Defence

A return to Toulon after a 3-month deployment

FREMM-DA Alsace back alongside after nearly 3 months of deployment in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.

The Editorial Team
(CFM) Colmay
ToulonSecurity & Defence

(CFM) Colmay

Grégory Meurice took command of the CFM Colmay on June 20. The ceremony took place at La Lauzette.

Enseigne de vaisseau 1st class Grégory Meurice took command of the compagnie de fusiliers marins (CFM) Colmay on June 20. He succeeds...

The Editorial Team
Economy & Business

600 driver positions to be filled in passenger transport

FNTV Sud is calling on candidates to fill essential positions in passenger road transport. This year, it estimates the needs at...

The Editorial Team
The health of business owners under debate
GrimaudEconomy & Business

The health of business owners under debate

OTRE PACA held its general assembly on June 29 at the Campus RCT in Toulon. Road hauliers discussed the health and well-being of business leaders.

On June 29, on the occasion of the general meeting of the OTRE PACA at the Campus RCT in Toulon, professionals debated health at work.

The Editorial Team
250 young people mobilized in the Guerre du feu
La Londe-les-MauresEnvironment

250 young people mobilized in the Guerre du feu

The Sud Region has mobilized 250 young people for the 2024 Regional Forest Guard. Their mission is to monitor forests and raise public awareness about fire risks.

On June 24, François de Canson, vice-president of the Région, in charge of economic development, attractiveness, tourism and prevention of...

The Editorial Team
Cocktail de Nuit at the Saint-Éloi festival
Culture & Heritage

Cocktail de Nuit at the Saint-Éloi festival

On the occasion of the Saint-Éloi festival (August 1 to 6), Cocktail de Nuit invites you to Nans-les-Pins on August 3.

The Editorial Team
Elected officials, guarantors of the territory's authenticity
La MartreCulture & Heritage

Elected officials, guarantors of the territory's authenticity

The 2023 Villes et Villages Fleuris awards recognized 257 towns in the Sud region. The ceremony took place on June 21 in Marseille.

257 municipalities received the 'Villes et Villages Fleuris' Quality of Life Label in the Sud region, with François de Canson in attendance.

The Editorial Team