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Cover No. 224 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 224

Published on October 28, 2024

Articles in this issue

Residents wonder about Betonus' projects
GrimaudEnvironment

Residents wonder about Betonus' projects

Residents of Port-Grimaud are contesting Betonus's harbor development projects. Following public pressure, the decision-maker agreed to conduct ecological impact studies.

In October, Garantix and Armonix, marvelling during their visit to Port-Grimaud, a private lakeside town, learned about the needs of its residents...

The Editorial Team
The Town mobilized against breast cancer
Cavalaire-sur-MerHealth & Social Affairs

The Town mobilized against breast cancer

For the 4th consecutive year and for a month, the Town participated in 'Octobre Rose'.

The Editorial Team
The Cavalière ZMEL awarded the 2024 Thomas Joly Prize
Le LavandouEnvironment

The Cavalière ZMEL awarded the 2024 Thomas Joly Prize

The Cavalière ZMEL has been officially launched and awarded the 2024 Thomas Joly Prize. It features 71 ecological moorings to protect Posidonia seagrass in Le Lavandou.

In the presence of the préfet of Var and the préfet maritime, a Light Mooring and Equipment Zone (ZMEL) has entered service.

The Editorial Team
Christophe Bizot, a champion focused on others
La Londe-les-MauresSport

Christophe Bizot, a champion focused on others

Christophe Bizot is a former professional boxing champion turned municipal police officer. He is actively involved as a coach and volunteer firefighter in La Londe-les-Maures.

An iconic figure in boxing, Christophe Bizot, a municipal police officer in La Londe-les-Maures, was born in Versailles and grew up in the neighborhood...

The Editorial Team
All resilient in the face of risks!
La FarlèdeEnvironment

All resilient in the face of risks!

On October 11, La Farlède marked National Resilience Day at Espace de La Capelle. Workshops raised awareness among students and residents about major risks.

On October 11, the City mobilized for the National Resilience Day.

The Editorial Team
At the Musée des Cultures et du Paysage, sculptures and drawings by Joan Miró
Culture & Heritage

At the Musée des Cultures et du Paysage, sculptures and drawings by Joan Miró

The Musée des Cultures et du Paysage hosts an exhibition on Joan Miró. It features 74 works created by the artist between 1956 and 1977.

The Miró exhibition follows a chronological and thematic path, showcasing the artistic evolution of Miró and the influence of various movements...

The Editorial Team
Over 40,000 visitors won over by the Mondial de la moule!
La Seyne-sur-MerCulture & Heritage

Over 40,000 visitors won over by the Mondial de la moule!

A look back in pictures at the 6th edition, even more incredible than the previous ones!

The Editorial Team
A Cultural Season Under the Banner of Laughter and Poetry
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

A Cultural Season Under the Banner of Laughter and Poetry

La Valette-du-Var unveiled its 2024-2025 cultural season. Around twenty shows and three festivals are scheduled.

Following a highly successful 2023-2024 season with a sharp rise in ticket sales and subscribers, Thierry Albertini presented the...

The Editorial Team
Around the school project, a global objective of neighborhood transformation
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

Around the school project, a global objective of neighborhood transformation

The City is renovating six schools to transform its neighborhoods. This project aims to modernize infrastructure and foster ecological transition.

The Ville's reflection on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of 6 of its 11 schools focuses on the need to improve buildings...

The Editorial Team
Health & Social Affairs

Let's lift the taboo on suicide affecting the agricultural world!

The Allo Agri association raises awareness about farmer suicide in France. A toll-free number offers anonymous support to farmers in distress.

The finding is alarming! With nearly two suicides a day in France, farmers are affected by excess mortality from suicide...

The Editorial Team
Max Bauer: "What do we want to leave to future generations"?
La GardeCulture & Heritage

Max Bauer: "What do we want to leave to future generations"?

La Garde celebrated its traditional onion and blood sausage fair on August 25. The centennial event honors Provençal heritage.

On August 25, many Gardéens took part in the Onion, Garlic and Black Pudding Fair, which has run for 150 years.

The Editorial Team
Producing better and eating better in Région Sud
Economy & Business

Producing better and eating better in Région Sud

The Sud region launches the '100% Sud' label to promote local agriculture. This initiative aims to ensure responsible food and fair income.

Région Sud has launched the 100% Sud label, in collaboration with the State and regional food chain actors, to support responsible agriculture.

The Editorial Team
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Élie di Russo: "Max is a man passionate about his job"

Élie di Russo pays tribute to Max for his agricultural commitment in Hyères. He celebrates his Agricultural Merit medal.

The tribute of the honorary deputy of the Ville d'Hyères.

The Editorial Team
Max Bauer decorated with the medal of Knight in the Ordre du Mérite Agricole
HyèresEconomy & Business

Max Bauer decorated with the medal of Knight in the Ordre du Mérite Agricole

Max Bauer was awarded Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit in Hyères. The ceremony took place on October 4 at the SICA market.

On Friday, October 4 in Hyères, at the SICA market, a place steeped in history serving the cut flower industry, Max Bauer, president of the...

The Editorial Team
EKONEA, resource and support center for environmental transition careers
Economy & Business

EKONEA, resource and support center for environmental transition careers

The first EKONEA center was inaugurated on September 27 at Lycée Paul Langevin. It supports training for environmental transition jobs.

On September 27, the first resource and support center for environmental transition careers in the Sud region was inaugurated at Lycée Paul Langevin.

The Editorial Team
A reinforced healthcare pathway thanks to a new Pôle Santé
La GardeHealth & Social Affairs

A reinforced healthcare pathway thanks to a new Pôle Santé

A new 1,500 m² Health Center has opened in La Garde. It offers care 7 days a week without appointment from 9 am to 10 pm.

On October 7, Jean-Louis Masson, 1st deputy mayor of La Garde and president of the Département, with Charles Ignatoff, Director General of SAGEM,...

The Editorial Team
The Centre de Gestion 83 is on hand
La CrauPolitics & Institutions

The Centre de Gestion 83 is on hand

On October 4, CDG 83 presented its missions to Var local elected officials. The organization is expanding its support and health services.

On October 4, the Centre de Gestion de la Fonction Publique Territoriale du Var, partner of local authorities and public establishments of Var, was...

The Editorial Team
François de Canson: 'If we do not speak of peace, who will do it in our place?'
ToulonPolitics & Institutions

François de Canson: 'If we do not speak of peace, who will do it in our place?'

The Mediterranean Strategic Meetings took place in Toulon. Over 2,700 visitors and 50 speakers discussed major international security issues.

On October 8 and 9, many French and international experts met at Palais Neptune in Toulon for the 3rd edition of the Rencontres Stratégiques...

The Editorial Team