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Cover No. 218 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 218

Published on August 6, 2024

Articles in this issue

This summer, have your aperitif at the Cave des Vignerons!
La Londe-les-MauresTourism & Local Life

This summer, have your aperitif at the Cave des Vignerons!

In August, the town once again showcases its local terroir.

The Editorial Team
Flora answering questions from La Gazette du Var.
GassinCulture & Heritage

Flora answering questions from La Gazette du Var.

The Editorial Team
Culture & Heritage

Flora: "I am a child of the South"!

Initiated by François de Canson, president of the Comité régional de tourisme Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, the "Ça c'est le Sud" tour stops in 30...

The Editorial Team
Bolt launches a luxury ride-hailing service in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez
Saint-TropezEconomy & Business

Bolt launches a luxury ride-hailing service in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez

A new premium transport experience available all along the coast, from Saint-Raphaël to Ramatuelle.

The Editorial Team
Summer programming at the Hôtel du Parc****
Cavalaire-sur-MerTourism & Local Life

Summer programming at the Hôtel du Parc****

The Hôtel du Parc and its restaurant 'Le Parc', a true haven of peace between greenery and sea, are hosting themed evenings this summer.

The Editorial Team
Gil Bernardi: 'The wanderings of a country struggling to find a consensus'
Politics & Institutions

Gil Bernardi: 'The wanderings of a country struggling to find a consensus'

On the Fête nationale, Gil Bernardi recalled that 'lines are moving and minds converge towards a rejection of the old world.' The entire face...

The Editorial Team
“Rebuilding community means remembering that the law of the République applies to all!”
Politics & Institutions

“Rebuilding community means remembering that the law of the République applies to all!”

“The celebration of the national holiday is also an opportunity to honor the memory of all those who made our country great over the centuries…

The Editorial Team
A successful first edition for « La Place des Créateurs »
ToulonCulture & Heritage

A successful first edition for « La Place des Créateurs »

On June 14, under illuminated plane trees, the Ville successfully opened the first edition of its local designer and arts and crafts market.

The Editorial Team
Unexpected encounter with Frédérique Le Teurnier
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Unexpected encounter with Frédérique Le Teurnier

There are encounters that feel familiar and leave a lasting trace on your life.

The Editorial Team
Les Oursinières, an inclusive spot!
Le PradetHealth & Social Affairs

Les Oursinières, an inclusive spot!

Committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities, the Ville du Pradet, through Eric Galiano, is making Les Oursinières beach fully accessible.

The Editorial Team
A journey around the world with Musique à la cour
Culture & Heritage

A journey around the world with Musique à la cour

From Friday 16 to Wednesday 21 August, the 19th international piano festival 'Musique à la Cour' presents artists from different backgrounds.

The Editorial Team
SAGEM, guarantor of social cohesion
La GardeHealth & Social Affairs

SAGEM, guarantor of social cohesion

In early July, for the third consecutive year, SAGEM held a check presentation ceremony at the MIS de la Beaussière.

The Editorial Team
In 20 years, 16,000 young people benefited from themed activities
Culture & Heritage

In 20 years, 16,000 young people benefited from themed activities

On July 19, Hélène Arnaud-Bill, mayor of La Garde, and Alain Dumontet, deputy mayor for youth, celebrated the 20th anniversary of the themed weeks.

The Editorial Team
11 high school graduates honored by the City
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

11 high school graduates honored by the City

On July 22, in the shade of the plane trees of the Baudouvin garden, Mayor Thierry Albertini honored the Valettois graduates who obtained, last June,...

The Editorial Team
The City celebrated Sainte-Madeleine, patron saint of gardeners
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

The City celebrated Sainte-Madeleine, patron saint of gardeners

This Provencal morning was dedicated to the patron saint of La Valette gardeners, with the participation of La Respelido Valetenco and Lou Rodou...

The Editorial Team
Drowning prevention at Olympic Day
ToulonHealth & Social Affairs

Drowning prevention at Olympic Day

This year, the Ville de Toulon chose to combine the discovery of Paris 2024 Olympic disciplines with drowning prevention.

The Editorial Team
Pierre Suleau, a humanist spirit at the naval base
ToulonSecurity & Defence

Pierre Suleau, a humanist spirit at the naval base

On July 12, the Toulon naval base, Europe's leading military port, welcomed a new commander.

The Editorial Team
Blue like the Méditerranée, white like the sailors' uniforms
Saint-Mandrier-sur-MerSecurity & Defence

Blue like the Méditerranée, white like the sailors' uniforms

Every year, many people gather along avenue de la République to attend the military ceremony that precedes the parade.

The Editorial Team
Pierre Moucheboeuf, head of the clearance divers group
CrestSecurity & Defence

Pierre Moucheboeuf, head of the clearance divers group

On July 2, Rear Admiral Éric Lavault, organic deputy for seabed control to the admiral commanding the Force d’action navale, made...

The Editorial Team
ToulonEconomy & Business

Innovation Day for the benefit of MCO Naval

Building on its first experience in 2023, the Direction du service du soutien de la flotte de Toulon launches the second edition of the Innovation Day...

The Editorial Team
A new commander for the flottille 31F
HyèresSecurity & Defence

A new commander for the flottille 31F

On July 5, at the BAN d'Hyères naval air station, Vice-Admiral Serge Bordarier, commander of the force de l'aéronautique navale (ALAVIA),...

The Editorial Team
France hands over command of SNMG2 to Canada
Security & Defence

France hands over command of SNMG2 to Canada

On July 1, Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu handed over command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) in the Mediterranean.

The Editorial Team
The FRS « Formation » continues to grow in strength
ToulonSecurity & Defence

The FRS « Formation » continues to grow in strength

Chaired by vice-amiral d’escadre Eric Janicot, Directeur du Personnel de la Marine, a ceremony held for the official presentation of the...

The Editorial Team
This summer, Var municipalities compensate for the absence of CRS
La Londe-les-MauresSecurity & Defence

This summer, Var municipalities compensate for the absence of CRS

Due to rescue forces being deployed for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Marseille, or Nice, Var municipalities are adapting...

The Editorial Team
“July 14, a moment of national communion”
Culture & Heritage

“July 14, a moment of national communion”

For every French person, July 14 must be, beyond the historical reference of the storming of the Bastille by the people of Paris, a moment of...

The Editorial Team
“Exceptional men destined for the paths of glory”
ToulonCulture & Heritage

“Exceptional men destined for the paths of glory”

On June 6, 1944, a formidable Allied armada attacked fortress Europe by landing on the beaches of Normandy.

The Editorial Team
The gendarmerie and the resistance in the land of Var
AupsCulture & Heritage

The gendarmerie and the resistance in the land of Var

1944 – 2024. 80 years later, the memory remains.

The Editorial Team
François de Canson answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
HyèresEnvironment

François de Canson answers questions from La Gazette du Var.

I would like to thank the State and Prefect Mahé for his support

The Editorial Team
François de Canson: 'It took 6 years of determination to bring this project to fruition'
Environment

François de Canson: 'It took 6 years of determination to bring this project to fruition'

On July 18, Renaud Muselier, president of the Région, alongside Philippe Mahé, prefect of Var, and François de Canson, vice-president of the Région...

The Editorial Team
Essential Helicopters in the Fight Against Forest Fires
Le Cannet-des-MauresSecurity & Defence

Essential Helicopters in the Fight Against Forest Fires

On July 9, the préfet du Var reviewed the helicopter resources for fighting forest fires.

The Editorial Team
Max Bauer distinguished with the Ordre du mérite agricole
Economy & Business

Max Bauer distinguished with the Ordre du mérite agricole

On July 17, Max Bauer, president of the Coordination Rurale du Var and of PACA, was appointed to the Ordre du mérite agricole.

The Editorial Team
The candidacy of an exceptional territory
Sport

The candidacy of an exceptional territory

The Alpes françaises have been selected to host the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. You can trust us, we will be there and we...

The Editorial Team