La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 219
Published on August 19, 2024
Articles in this issue
Art meets nature with Hélène Muller
Artist Hélène Muller exhibited her textile work "Canopées" at the Hôtel de la Mer. The piece uses natural dyeing to raise ecological awareness.
Young artisan dyer and artist Hélène Muller exhibited her textile work 'Canopées' at the Hôtel de la Mer.
Robert Semelle, the traveling painter
Artist Robert Semelle exhibits in La Londe-les-Maures until August 18. The former postman paints Provence and his travels.
By entitling “History painting, my travels” the latest exhibition of his works at the Horace-Vernet gallery in La Londe-les-Maures (August 5 – 18),...
The success of a club focused on training and performance
Founded in 1971, US La Crau Handball is a co-ed club with over 480 registered female and male players to date.
An intense sports season for the VCHPL
Volley Club Hyères - Pierrefeu - La Londe reports a highly successful season. The restructuring club aims for promotion next year.
This year, the Volley Club Hyères – Pierrefeu - La Londe (VCHPL) had an exemplary season.
The préfet du Var discovers the Maison de la nature
The Var prefect visited the 'L’Usine' Nature House. He praised this eco-friendly project and local development plans.
On August 6, "L’Usine", gateway to the Maures massif, was visited by Philippe Mahé, préfet du Var. During this trip, the representative of...
Golden hands and hands in the dirt!
A team of 8 people is there to take care of the Domaine du Rayol, a protected natural area.
A gourmet interlude in the heart of the Domaine du Rayol
Café des Jardiniers offers daily local cuisine at Domaine du Rayol. The restaurant focuses on fresh and eco-friendly products.
Want to be amazed? Le Café des Jardiniers will make your taste buds dance and your body thank you!
The summer program was a unanimous hit with the children
The leisure center welcomed 200 young people this summer. 27 supervisors led the activities and trips.
200 children and teenagers, supervised by 23 activity leaders and 4 MNS, had a great holiday!
Lily-Rose's testimony
The Youth Municipal Council visited historical memory sites in Var. Lily-Rose shared her account of this educational trip.
President of the CMJ memory commission, Lily-Rose shares her day in Draguignan and her visit to the Le Muy museum.
The Conseil Municipal des Jeunes raised awareness of the duty of remembrance
The Youth Municipal Council visited the Canadel landing beach. They honored the memory of the Commandos d'Afrique.
On July 3, the Conseil Municipal des Jeunes (CMJ) discovered the landing beach in Canadel and attended a ceremony at the necropolis.
Londais wines in the spotlight all summer long
La Cave des Vignerons Londais reports a very positive summer season. Attendance and sales are both up.
This summer, the Cave Coopérative attracted many visitors and promoted londais wines by organizing and participating in summer events...
La Villa Blanca, a secure residence in the heart of the town
FDI Méditerranée delivered Villa Blanca in La Londe-les-Maures. This secured residence features 16 apartments.
FDI Méditerranée built La Villa Blanca, a luxury residence with 16 apartments, including 10 for open-market purchase and 6 for social renting...
An explosive evening with Jean-Pierre Savelli!
On July 22, Port Miramar transformed into a dance floor for an explosive evening with Jean-Pierre Savelli and his troupe.
A larger leisure center in La Capelle
La Capelle leisure center expanded by 120 sqm in La Farlède. Capacity increased from 160 to 200 children.
On July 25, the Municipalité inaugurated new premises to expand the capacity of the La Capelle leisure center. Excellent news...
The musée du Niel, a dynamic player in local life
Musée du Niel partners with Renée Sabran hospital for patient art visits. The museum strengthens its cultural role in the Var region.
Recently, the musée du Niel welcomed Raymond Le Moign, Directeur Général of the Hospices Civils de Lyon, accompanied by local hospital governance.
Holidays by the sea are also at the museum!
The Musée du Niel in Hyères offers family activities this summer. Creative workshops and tailored tours introduce children to abstract art.
With the holidays, a special place is dedicated to families at the musée du Niel.
Go for a walk on the coastal path!
With the opening of the section linking La Garonne and Bonnettes beaches, you will enjoy magnificent viewpoints, an extraordinary panorama and a...
At collège Le Fenouillet, a dynamic Foyer Socio-Éducatif
The FSE of Collège Le Fenouillet rewarded 130 highly commended students on July 2. The association supports numerous educational activities and trips.
On July 2, a ceremony rewarded students who received triple honors during the school year.
A varied summer programme
The Var Department offers free summer events until September 21. The program includes music, theater, role-playing, and nature activities.
This summer, the Département offers live shows, workshops, meetings, lectures, and musical events at the Maison départementale de…
This summer, explore the anse Magaud!
Every Wednesday throughout the summer at anse Magaud, children discover shore marine life with Naturoscope and the Ville.
Le Sud, extraordinary landscapes and artists!
Initiated by François de Canson, president of the Comité Régional de Tourisme Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and vice-president of the Région Sud, the tour...
The Town Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation
La Valette-du-Var celebrates the 80th anniversary of its Liberation on August 22-23. Ceremonies, a military parade, a dance, and fireworks are scheduled.
On this day of commemoration, the people of La Valette will pay tribute to those who contributed to the liberation of La Valette.
La Valette, a smart city!
On August 1, the mayor of La Valette signed for 67 new security cameras. This project brings the local network to 98 cameras connected by fiber optics.
On August 1st, Thierry Albertini, the mayor, signed a contract for the deployment of 67 new video protection cameras across the entire municipality.
Jérôme Brunetière answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
Opéra de Toulon continues its off-site season across local venues. A free inaugural concert will take place on September 8 in Six-Fours-Les-Plages.
At the Opéra, the show goes on "outside the walls"!
While undergoing renovations, Opéra de Toulon continues its performances off-site. Multiple venues are hosting the 2024-2025 season.
An interview with Jérôme Brunetière, General and Artistic Director of the Opéra Toulon Provence.
Over 80 projects carried out in 2023
FACE Var held its general assembly at the Léo Lagrange stadium in Toulon. The organization led over 80 inclusion projects in 2023.
In mid-June, FACE Var held its general assembly at the Léo Lagrange stadium on the theme of sport and inclusion.
Nuit des pêcheurs, an institution!
The 22nd Night of the Fishermen took place on August 4 at Port Saint-Louis du Mourillon in Toulon. Local seafood and live music attracted residents and tourists.
You don't change the recipe for success!
Aurélien Delescaut, commander of CCMAR MED
Aurélien Delescaut takes command of CCMAR MED in Saint-Mandrier. He succeeds Lieutenant Sébastien Chardigny.
Lieutenant de vaisseau Aurélien Delescaut has taken command of the Centre de Coordination et de Contrôle Marine de la Méditerranée (CCMAR MED).
The Flottille de Perfectionnement du Surfacier is operational
In Toulon, the Flottille de Perfectionnement du Surfacier replaced GTR/T on July 1st. It trains sailors using innovative tools.
Since July 1st, the Flottille de Perfectionnement du Surfacier de Toulon (FPS/T) has succeeded the Groupe de Transformation et de Renfort de Toulon (GTR/T).
BTS Mécatronique navale: 100% success rate!
The first Naval Mechatronics BTS class achieved a 100% pass rate. This program links the French Navy and Lycée de la Coudoulière.
100% success rate for students in the Marine nationale - Éducation nationale partnership making up the first BTS Mécatronique navale class.
Pierre-Henri Fichot, commander of the Chasseur de mines tripartite (CMT) Lyre
Lieutenant Commander Pierre-Henri Fichot took command of the minehunter Lyre. He succeeds Lieutenant Commander Maxime Brenez.
4 units of the Force d'action navale based in Toulon and the Indian Ocean have changed commanders.
Loïc Boyer, commander of the frigate (FREMM) Languedoc
Loïc Boyer takes command of the frigate Languedoc. He succeeds Captain Laurent Saunois.
On July 23, Rear Admiral Éric Lavault, organic deputy for seabed control of the Admiral commanding the Force d'action navale, carried out...
Jean-Ythier Verly, commander of the air defense frigate (FDA) Chevalier Paul
Captain Jean-Ythier Verly takes command of the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul. He succeeds Captain Antony Branchereau after two years of operational deployments.
On July 24, Rear Admiral Éric Lavault, organic deputy for seabed warfare to the admiral commanding the Force d'action navale, presided over...
“Being French is a commitment of every dawn, a plebiscite of every day!”
Gil Bernardi, mayor of Le Lavandou, analyzes the French Revolution. He explains how initial chaos eventually led to the modern state under Napoleon.
Gil Bernardi, the mayor of Le Lavandou, looks back on the revolutionary period that preceded the creation of the 1st Republic.
"In the festivities scene, I discovered this poor guy, practically naked!"
A farmer expresses disappointment over the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Max Bauer relays this unease, criticizing an ideological shift.
Max Bauer, president of the Coordination Rurale du Var and PACA, shares the testimony of a 55-year-old farmer from Vendée, who with his...
Josy Chambon receives the insignia of Officer
In May, Renaud Muselier, president of the Région, presented Josy Chambon, regional councillor, president of the Commission Santé, Handicap, Enseignement...
Two maritime shuttle boats for the Police nationale
The Sud Region is funding two new boats for the national police. They will secure the coasts of Var and Bouches-du-Rhône.
On July 18, Renaud Muselier, president of the Région, Christophe Allain, director of Police nationale Sud, and Cédric Esson, interdepartmental director...
He answers the questions of La Gazette du Var.
Vincent Lamour majestically revives Château Carqueiranne
Entrepreneur Vincent Lamour bought Château Carqueiranne in Var to turn it into a winery. The abandoned site is coming back to life thanks to major renovations and a local team.
Château Carqueiranne is a winery, a wonderful alliance of the love of the land and the sea.