La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 229
Published on January 21, 2025
Articles in this issue
A 2nd edition dedicated to sport
After a highly successful first edition in 2023, the Var emploi public fair demonstrated the attractiveness of public service careers...
Treasures of the Jardin botanique de la Marine
An agreement between the Ville de Toulon and the Théâtre Liberté
The City of Toulon and Théâtre Liberté signed a three-year agreement. This partnership aims to bring culture directly to local neighborhoods.
The Ville de Toulon and the Théâtre Liberté have signed an agreement to bring culture closer to the residents.
La Gazette du Var met with Jérôme Lauréri.
Jérôme Lauréri shared his wheelchair basketball journey. He competed in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Jérôme Lauréri: "We hope to reach the final phase of the Championnats de France"
Jérôme Lauréri, a player for Hyères Handi Basket, looked back on his journey to the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The Var native achieved his ultimate career goal at the highest level.
Jérôme Lauréri and four of his teammates participated in the Jeux Paralympiques Paris 2024.
Toulon, an active and sporting city
Toulon received a 4th laurel from the Active and Sporty City label. This award recognizes its local sports policy.
In 2024, Toulon received a 4th laurel from the Ville active et sportive label.
Hubert Larose: 'A busy calendar in 2025 for the UCPL'
The Union Cycliste et Pédestre Londaise met on January 9 for the Epiphany cake. President Hubert Larose unveiled the 2025 schedule.
On the occasion of the Epiphany cake of the Union Cycliste et Pédestre Londaise (UCPL) on January 9, President Hubert Larose thanked those present and...
The Cité lacustre emancipates itself
Port Grimaud residents created a video promoting their municipal independence project. They aim to establish their own town to independently manage local finances.
The Port Grimaudois are busy, very organized and strategic.
Philippe Leonelli: "Enchantons Cavalaire is the choice of courage"!
The mayor of Cavalaire presented the 'Enchantons Cavalaire' revitalization project. Construction work will start after the summer.
"Enchantons Cavalaire" is the revitalization of the town center where nature and urbanity meet with tree-lined squares, etc.
Numerous projects and purchasing power on the program
After a busy summer, Le Lavandou is launching major winter projects. The town council is supporting local families' purchasing power.
After a busy summer season with high visitor numbers, winter is filled with numerous construction projects.
Julie, a fighter (and shopkeeper) stronger than the illness!
In Le Lavandou, Julie transformed the shop "La clé d’or" into "La clé d’Luxe". She offers traditional crafts and a luxury consignment service.
When "La clé d'or", a reference shop for many Le Lavandou residents, becomes "La clé d'Luxe", a luxury brand consignment shop!
François de Canson: 'In 2025, good news on the economic front'
Mayor François de Canson announced major economic news for 2025. Naval Group is relocating to Les Bormettes alongside new business openings.
Starting with the beginning of the relocation of Naval Group to Les Bormettes.
GapeauFM in tune with the times for two decades!
Based in Solliès-Pont, community radio GapeauFM celebrates 20 years in 2025. It reaches 18 towns in Var with up to 2,200 daily listeners.
In 2025, local community radio GapeauFm 100.9 celebrates its 20th anniversary. A successful journey achieved thanks to a tenacious and passionate team!
The Aéronautique navale remembered the lost sailors of the sky
Since its creation, the Aéronautique navale, a century-old force of the Marine nationale, has lost 1,600 sailors of the sky who gave their lives...
Luxury real estate is booming
Luxury real estate is booming in Var, particularly near Carqueiranne and Le Lavandou. A local agency recently recorded landmark sales up to 7.85 million euros.
Despite the gloomy economic context in France, luxury real estate is highly dynamic in the South, notably in Carqueiranne and Le Lavandou.
At Galerie Cravéro, "Regards croisés" with Valérie Bellonne and Gilles Mazzei
Galerie Cravéro is hosting the "Regards croisés" exhibition until January 25. Artists Valérie Bellone and Gilles Mazzei display their colorful works.
At the gallery, exhibitions change every month. The public can discover paintings, drawings, photos, collages, sculptures or...
A new dynamic for the Programme de Réussite Éducative
The Educational Success Program premises were renovated using EU FEDER-ITI funds. The new 'Engagements quartiers 2030' contract focuses on local employment and security.
Thanks to the mobilization of European funds (FEDER-ITI), the premises of the Programme de Réussite Éducative (PRE) are fully renovated.
Thierry Albertini: "In 2025, a coherent and shared environmental strategy"
Thierry Albertini presented the 2025 development projects for La Valette-du-Var. Major focus areas include school renovations, local public services, and ecological initiatives.
For the mayor: "2025 will be a milestone year, where we will see the birth and completion of emblematic projects designed for every stage..."
“Today, it is the environment that guides us”
The Toulon Area Urban Planning Agency (Audat) celebrates its 20th anniversary. Environmental issues now guide local planning decisions.
20 years of marriage with the territory have allowed experts from the Agence d'urbanisme de l'aire toulonnaise (Audat) and elected officials to measure...
An outdoor futsal court for the COSEC of Sainte-Musse
A new outdoor futsal court has been inaugurated at COSEC de Sainte-Musse in Toulon. This marks the first step in the renovation of the sports complex.
The inauguration of the new futsal court at the COSEC of Sainte-Musse took place in the presence of Josée Massi, Mayor of Toulon, and representatives of...
The Unité de Médecine et de Traumatologie du Sport, a structure of excellence
Sainte Musse hospital in Toulon inaugurated its updated sports medicine unit. The UMTS offers complete care for professional and amateur athletes.
On December 4, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon – La Seyne-sur-Mer opened its new Unité de Médecine et de Traumatologie du Sport premises.
Var opens a new page in its maritime history
La Seyne port becomes a departure hub for Costa cruises on April 16. The initiative boosts local tourism and the economy.
Starting April 16, the Toulon - La Seyne bay will be the departure point for Mediterranean cruises.
Humanity at the heart of Rotary Club's actions
The Rotary Club of Hyères donated €2,000 to the San Salvadour hospital. This supports a new pediatric unit.
A third of the funds raised during Chiner Chic was donated to the hôpital San Salvadour for a new pediatric unit
Stéphane Rambaud: 'Governments make the French pay for their poor management of power'
Stéphane Rambaud, MP for Var, criticizes Emmanuel Macron's financial management. He defends the Rassemblement National's actions for purchasing power.
For Stéphane Rambaud, MP for the 3rd constituency of Var: '2025 must be the year of concrete measures for the French.'
Taking care of oneself as a woman with the Mutualité Française
The Forum au féminin took place in Draguignan on November 26. Organized by Mutualité Française Sud and the CCAS, the event was a major success.
On November 26, the Forum au féminin, organized at the Complexe Saint-Exupéry by the Mutualité Française Sud and the CCAS de Draguignan, was a great success.
Dominique Viot: 'The increase in mutual insurance contributions in 2025 is inevitable'
In 2025, mutual health insurance contributions will rise by an average of 6%. This increase is driven by growing healthcare costs and state burden shifts.
Against a backdrop of accelerating health spending for mutuals, Mutualité Française has published its annual survey on contributions...
Fabien Piersanti: 'It is urgent to invest in new infrastructure'
Fabien Piersanti, head of the Var BTP, delivered his New Year address in La Valette-du-Var. He calls for market diversification and massive investment in new infrastructure.
For the BTP du Var, the challenges of 2025 are numerous and may seem daunting.
100 tourism professionals from the region gathered in Avignon
The Travel Meet event took place at the Palais des Papes in Avignon. It brought together 100 local professionals and 100 international tour operators.
As the only region in France to host an event of this scale, Travel Meet brought together 100 tour operators from around the world.
Around forty dates scheduled in 2025
The free tour "Ça, c'est le Sud !" will feature around forty dates in 2025. The show brings together impersonator Erick Baert and the Chœur du Sud.
In 2025, the Tournée « Ça, c'est le Sud ! » welcomes Erick Baert, the man of a hundred voices, and the Chœur du Sud, Europe's largest vocal ensemble.
François de Canson: 'An exceptional start to the season'!
The Sud region recorded a rise in tourist numbers during Christmas. Mountain resorts in the Alpes du Sud saw record occupancy rates.
During the Christmas holidays, the région Sud recorded excellent results, notably thanks to very high visitor numbers in the Alpes du Sud resorts.