La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 220
Published on September 3, 2024
Articles in this issue
A highly satisfying security report
The Olympic sailing events in Marseille ended without any major incidents. The maritime prefect reported a very satisfactory security record.
The préfet maritime de la Méditerranée drew up a highly satisfying report on this exceptional event.
In Le Pradet, a smiling summer for 128 young people
In July, 128 young people from Le Pradet, aged 7 to 14, enjoyed a wide variety of sporting activities!
The Bol d'Or at the Circuit Paul Ricard until 2029
The Bol d'Or will remain at the Circuit Paul Ricard until 2029. This historic partnership is renewed for five years.
Sophie Casasnovas, president of Larivière Organisation, and Jean Alesi, president of Circuit Paul Ricard, announced that the oldest motorcycle race...
Philippe Leonelli: 'Cavalaire will never forget the blood shed by your children for its freedom'
On August 15, 2024, Cavalaire commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings. Mayor Philippe Leonelli paid tribute to Allied and French soldiers.
August 15, 2024. Eighty years ago, at the cost of immense sacrifices, the forces of Freedom continued their assault to break the machine of death and hate...
The Town paid a vibrant tribute to the Commandos d'Afrique
The 80th anniversary of the Provence landings was celebrated in Le Lavandou. A special tribute was paid to the Commandos d'Afrique.
During the 80th anniversary of the Débarquement de Provence, the Municipality paid a special tribute to the Commandos d'Afrique.
“On August 17, 1944, audacity and bravery won the day”
Mayor François de Canson celebrated the liberation on the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings. He paid tribute to veterans, security forces, and the Commandos d'Afrique.
On August 17, during the 80th anniversary of the Débarquement de Provence, François de Canson addressed the presidents of patriotic associations and...
8,000 spectators won over under the pinewood of l'Argentière
From August 1st to 4th, the 15th edition of La Londe Jazz Festival highlighted the work of volunteers.
An indispensable duty of remembrance
On August 20, the village celebrated its liberation, a day marking the 80th anniversary of the Provence Landings.
Élie di Russo: "In August 1944, les Borrels were the first continental section of Hyères to...
Around fifty people commemorated the liberation of Les Borrels on August 19, 1944. This area was the first mainland section of Hyères to be freed.
On August 19, at the initiative of Élie di Russo, former deputy mayor of Hyères, about fifty people commemorated the liberation of les Borrels, by...
She answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
Camille opened Mam’zel Bretzel in Hyères in May 2024. Her shop offers pretzels and Moricettes® prepared on site.
August 22 marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the town
Indeed, it has already been 80 years since Le Pradet regained its freedom and its inhabitants drove out the oppressive forces occupying the territory.
At the Maison départementale de la nature du Plan...
The Maison départementale de la nature du Plan in La Garde offers summer events until September 21. Activities include concerts, guided nature tours, and exhibitions.
Le Département offers live shows, workshops, meetings, lectures, and music events at the Maison départementale de la nature…
The City honored for its commitment to "les Routes varoises de la Liberté"
Paying tribute to the women and men who liberated Provence and France is the purpose of the "Var 1944 - Les routes varoises de la Liberté" route,...
Elected officials pay a strong tribute to the soldiers of the liberation
On August 22 and 23, the Ville de La Garde commemorated the anniversary of its liberation.
A new roadworks zone near La Valette
Since August 23, VINCI Autoroutes has modified traffic patterns between les Fourches and the La Bigue service area, heading towards Nice.
Anthony Martin (laboratory technician for NGE)
Anthony Martin, 30, oversees asphalt quality control for NGE. He is currently working on the A57 widening project.
Aged 30, Anthony Martin has worked since 2018 on major projects for NGE, leading him to travel extensively across the country.
Guillaume Roux (operations manager)
At 26, Guillaume Roux works as an operations manager on the A57 expansion project. Born locally, he oversees network operations and roadworks.
At 26, Guillaume Roux is one of the youngest people working on the A57 motorway widening project.
Pauline Chantereau (administrative secretary)
Pauline Chantereau, 28, has been an administrative assistant at NGE since 2021. She manages staff and payroll for 250 employees.
Since June 2021, Pauline Chantereau, 28, has been an administrative assistant at NGE.
“In August 1944, the lock of the fort du Coudon was broken”
In the strategic ports of Marseille and Toulon, German forces are ordered to hold out until the last cartridge.
Meeting with Néo, a young enthusiast at the service of History
At 20, Néo collects memories from WWII veterans. He helped resistance fighter Marius Bogliolo receive the Légion d'honneur.
Originally from Toulon, Néo, 20, is a History student in Grenoble. For five years, he has been working at his own level to preserve the memory of...
At 100 years old, Marius Bogliolo receives the Légion d'honneur
At 100 years old, Marius Bogliolo received the Legion of Honor in La Valette-du-Var. This former Resistance member and gendarme was honored for his military service.
A sailor who enlisted in the troops, Marius Bogliolo was a resistance fighter then a gendarme! He was born in Toulon on September 1, 1924.
The hull of the former cargo ship Luna S will be dismantled in Bordeaux
The ex-cargo ship Luna S left Toulon on June 17. It will be dismantled in Bordeaux.
The hull of the former cargo ship Luna S has left the Toulon naval base to be dismantled.
Thibaut Verdenal at the helm of the Bâtiment-base de plongeurs démineurs Achéron
Thibaut Verdenal takes command of the diving support ship Achéron in Toulon. He succeeds Augustin Chové.
On July 12, Rear Admiral Éric Lavault, organic deputy for seabed control to the Admiral commanding the Force d’action navale, did...
Matthieu Poncelin de Raucourt, commander of Crew A of the Champlain
Matthieu Poncelin de Raucourt takes command of Champlain Crew A. He succeeds Lieutenant Commander Sylvain Nicollet.
On July 26, Général de brigade Jean-Marc Giraud, senior commander of the Forces armées dans la zone sud de l'océan Indien, formally recognized...
Christophe Gaume, commander of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
Christophe Gaume takes command of the BRF Jacques Chevallier. This strategic ship provides replenishment for the French fleet.
On July 17, Vice-Admiral Christophe Cluzel, Admiral commanding the Force d’action navale, formally recognized Captain (CV) Christophe Gaume.
Emmanuel Macron: "Let us yield nothing to division"
Emmanuel Macron led the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bormes-les-Mimosas on August 17. He urged the French people to remain united and reject division.
"Let us yield nothing to division," Emmanuel Macron urged on August 17 in Bormes-les-Mimosas, for the 80th anniversary of the town's liberation.
Sustainably promoting physical activity for the benefit of health
Mutualité Française dedicated its latest report to Sport-Health. It unveiled 10 proposals to reduce physical inactivity.
The Mutualité Française, committed to promoting physical activity and Sport-Health, has seized the opportunity of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (JOP)...
La Mutualité Française committed to the Foulée des gazelles!
For over 10 years, La Mutualité Française has supported the Foulée des gazelles and its president Marc Vernet.
Aude Folcher, a benevolent leader in cybersecurity
Aude Folcher promotes ethical hacking in southern France. She actively supports gender diversity in cybersecurity.
In an increasingly digitized world, Aude Folcher stands out for her passionate commitment and enlightened vision of cybersecurity.
Lieutenant-Colonel Georges-Régis Bouvet, filled with the rage to win!
A bust of Lieutenant-Colonel Georges-Régis Bouvet was unveiled in La Londe-les-Maures. The event honors the Commandos d'Afrique for the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings.
On this morning of August 14, World War II vehicles parked on avenue Clemenceau in La Londe-les-Maures revived the memory...