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Cover No. 220 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 220

Published on September 3, 2024

Articles in this issue

A highly satisfying security report
MarseilleSecurity & Defence

A highly satisfying security report

The préfet maritime de la Méditerranée drew up a highly satisfying report on this exceptional event.

The Editorial Team
In Le Pradet, a smiling summer for 128 young people
Le PradetTourism & Local Life

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 Editorial Team
The Bol d'Or at the Circuit Paul Ricard until 2029
Le CastelletSport

The Bol d'Or at the Circuit Paul Ricard until 2029

Sophie Casasnovas, president of Larivière Organisation, and Jean Alesi, president of Circuit Paul Ricard, announced that the oldest motorcycle race...

The Editorial Team
Philippe Leonelli: 'Cavalaire will never forget the blood shed by your children for its freedom'
Cavalaire-sur-MerCulture & Heritage

Philippe Leonelli: 'Cavalaire will never forget the blood shed by your children for its freedom'

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 Editorial Team
The Town paid a vibrant tribute to the Commandos d'Afrique
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

The Town paid a vibrant tribute 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.

The Editorial Team
“On August 17, 1944, audacity and bravery won the day”
La Croix-ValmerCulture & Heritage

“On August 17, 1944, audacity and bravery won the day”

On August 17, during the 80th anniversary of the Débarquement de Provence, François de Canson addressed the presidents of patriotic associations and...

The Editorial Team
8,000 spectators won over under the pinewood of l'Argentière
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

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.

The Editorial Team
An indispensable duty of remembrance
HyèresCulture & Heritage

An indispensable duty of remembrance

On August 20, the village celebrated its liberation, a day marking the 80th anniversary of the Provence Landings.

The Editorial Team
Élie di Russo: "In August 1944, les Borrels were the first continental section of Hyères to...
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

Élie di Russo: "In August 1944, les Borrels were the first continental section of Hyères to...

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...

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

She answers questions from La Gazette du Var.

The Editorial Team
August 22 marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the town
Le PradetCulture & Heritage

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.

The Editorial Team
La GardeCulture & Heritage

At the Maison départementale de la nature du Plan...

Le Département offers live shows, workshops, meetings, lectures, and music events at the Maison départementale de la nature…

The Editorial Team
The City honored for its commitment to "les Routes varoises de la Liberté"
La GardeCulture & Heritage

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,...

The Editorial Team
Elected officials pay a strong tribute to the soldiers of the liberation
La GardeCulture & Heritage

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.

The Editorial Team
A new roadworks zone near La Valette
ToulonTransport & Mobility

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.

The Editorial Team
Anthony Martin (laboratory technician for NGE)
Le Revest-les-EauxEconomy & Business

Anthony Martin (laboratory technician for NGE)

Aged 30, Anthony Martin has worked since 2018 on major projects for NGE, leading him to travel extensively across the country.

The Editorial Team
Guillaume Roux (operations manager)
La Valette-du-VarEconomy & Business

Guillaume Roux (operations manager)

At 26, Guillaume Roux is one of the youngest people working on the A57 motorway widening project.

The Editorial Team
Pauline Chantereau (administrative secretary)
ToulonEconomy & Business

Pauline Chantereau (administrative secretary)

Since June 2021, Pauline Chantereau, 28, has been an administrative assistant at NGE.

The Editorial Team
“In August 1944, the lock of the fort du Coudon was broken”
ToulonCulture & Heritage

“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.

The Editorial Team
Meeting with Néo, a young enthusiast at the service of History
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

Meeting with Néo, a young enthusiast at the service of History

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...

The Editorial Team
At 100 years old, Marius Bogliolo receives the Légion d'honneur
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

At 100 years old, Marius Bogliolo receives the Légion d'honneur

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 Editorial Team
The hull of the former cargo ship Luna S will be dismantled in Bordeaux
ToulonSecurity & Defence

The hull of the former cargo ship Luna S will be dismantled in Bordeaux

The hull of the former cargo ship Luna S has left the Toulon naval base to be dismantled.

The Editorial Team
ToulonSecurity & Defence

Thibaut Verdenal at the helm of the Bâtiment-base de plongeurs démineurs Achéron

On July 12, Rear Admiral Éric Lavault, organic deputy for seabed control to the Admiral commanding the Force d’action navale, did...

The Editorial Team
Matthieu Poncelin de Raucourt, commander of Crew A of the Champlain
Security & Defence

Matthieu Poncelin de Raucourt, commander of Crew A of the Champlain

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...

The Editorial Team
Christophe Gaume, commander of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
ToulonSecurity & Defence

Christophe Gaume, commander of the BRF Jacques Chevallier

On July 17, Vice-Admiral Christophe Cluzel, Admiral commanding the Force d’action navale, formally recognized Captain (CV) Christophe Gaume.

The Editorial Team
Emmanuel Macron: "Let us yield nothing to division"
Bormes-les-MimosasCulture & Heritage

Emmanuel Macron: "Let us yield nothing to 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.

The Editorial Team
Sustainably promoting physical activity for the benefit of health
Health & Social Affairs

Sustainably promoting physical activity for the benefit of health

The Mutualité Française, committed to promoting physical activity and Sport-Health, has seized the opportunity of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (JOP)...

The Editorial Team
La Mutualité Française committed to the Foulée des gazelles!
La GardeHealth & Social Affairs

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.

The Editorial Team
Aude Folcher, a benevolent leader in cybersecurity
La Seyne-sur-MerEconomy & Business

Aude Folcher, a benevolent leader in cybersecurity

In an increasingly digitized world, Aude Folcher stands out for her passionate commitment and enlightened vision of cybersecurity.

The Editorial Team
Lieutenant-Colonel Georges-Régis Bouvet, filled with the rage to win!
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

Lieutenant-Colonel Georges-Régis Bouvet, filled with the rage to win!

On this morning of August 14, World War II vehicles parked on avenue Clemenceau in La Londe-les-Maures revived the memory...

The Editorial Team