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Cover No. 235 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 235

Published on April 22, 2025

Articles in this issue

A carnival celebrating nature!
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

A carnival celebrating nature!

Due to heavy rain forecast for Sunday, March 9, the carnival was postponed to March 16.

The Editorial Team
Embark on a journey to the heart of the Earth!
Le PradetCulture & Heritage

Embark on a journey to the heart of the Earth!

Just a stone's throw from Toulon, the Mine de Cap Garonne is a magical place where nature, history, and geology meet to offer visitors...

The Editorial Team
Between tradition and modernity, the Salon des Vins charmed visitors
Saint-TropezCulture & Heritage

Between tradition and modernity, the Salon des Vins charmed visitors

From April 5 to 7, the Salon des Vins de Saint-Tropez confirmed its status as a must-attend event for wine lovers and industry professionals alike.

The Editorial Team
Bormes-les-MimosasHealth & Social Affairs

Volunteers introduced to life-saving techniques

Aware of the essential role volunteers play on the ground, the Asso-even sports service and the Ville wanted to offer them the tools...

The Editorial Team
The radiant smile of Kelly Maes, Miss Lavandou 2025
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

The radiant smile of Kelly Maes, Miss Lavandou 2025

Twelve young Lavandouraines and Borméennes, aged 16 to 25, competed for Miss Lavandou 2025 on March 29 in the Cosec hall.

The Editorial Team
“The Médaille militaire is the most beautiful of all decorations!”
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

“The Médaille militaire is the most beautiful of all decorations!”

173 years ago, the Médaille militaire was created. NCOs of the three armies and gendarmerie, volunteer combatants, career or conscripted soldiers...

The Editorial Team
A hydraulic development of the Cuers – Pierrefeu plain highly beneficial to farmers
CuersEnvironment

A hydraulic development of the Cuers – Pierrefeu plain highly beneficial to farmers

In the Cuers-Pierrefeu plain, the Société du Canal de Provence (SCP), as concessionaire of the Région, has finalized the first phase of a new...

The Editorial Team
The Téléthon, a great moment of solidarity
La FarlèdeHealth & Social Affairs

The Téléthon, a great moment of solidarity

On February 25, the Espace de La Capelle hosted a ceremony dedicated to presenting cheques to the Téléthon and the ARC.

The Editorial Team
La FarlèdeEnvironment

A greener digital world within reach!

From March 10 to 15, the Municipalité invited Farlédois and professionals to mobilize for Digital Cleanup Day, an eco-responsible initiative for a...

The Editorial Team
An ecological transition support agreement between ENEDIS and the City
La FarlèdeEnvironment

An ecological transition support agreement between ENEDIS and the City

On March 21 at Espace de La Capelle, the City organized an evening for citizens and actors committed to the ecological transition.

The Editorial Team
“Un Choc Pour La Vie” at Lycée Costebelle
SeillansSecurity & Defence

“Un Choc Pour La Vie” at Lycée Costebelle

To fight against accidents among young people, the Maison de la sécurité routière du Var – MSR-Var (Préfecture and Département du Var), Éducation nationale...

The Editorial Team
Stéphane Rambaud denounces insecurity in Val des Rougières
HyèresSecurity & Defence

Stéphane Rambaud denounces insecurity in Val des Rougières

A few days after the inauguration by the Prefect of Var and the Mayor of Hyères, the Bureau d'Information et de Sécurité of Val des Rougières was vandalized.

The Editorial Team
Parc national and Université de Toulon, a structured scientific collaboration
HyèresEnvironment

Parc national and Université de Toulon, a structured scientific collaboration

Parc national de Port-Cros and Université de Toulon have signed a scientific cooperation agreement.

The Editorial Team
Mazette restaurant combines gastronomy and cultural life
Saint-TropezEconomy & Business

Mazette restaurant combines gastronomy and cultural life

Located opposite the La Banque museum, with its warm atmosphere and inventive cuisine, Mazette restaurant stands out as a crossroads of flavors and...

The Editorial Team
The Fête du Printemps, a unifying and friendly event!
La CrauCulture & Heritage

The Fête du Printemps, a unifying and friendly event!

With the return of sunny days, Coopazur Jardica reaffirms its commitment to a sustainable future, celebrating twenty years of mobilization for...

The Editorial Team
A project serving the future of children
Le PradetPolitics & Institutions

A project serving the future of children

More than 300 children will be welcomed starting in September 2026 at the new Marcel Pagnol school complex.

The Editorial Team
Les Lucioles, an innovative project
La GardeHealth & Social Affairs

Les Lucioles, an innovative project

In early March, Hélène Arnaud-Bill, mayor of La Garde, and Jean-Louis Masson, president of the Département, visited the construction site of the...

The Editorial Team
The Maison communale Gérard Philipe, a major project
La GardeCulture & Heritage

The Maison communale Gérard Philipe, a major project

The town is in full transformation, with the Municipality aiming to modernize its infrastructure and strengthen the cultural offer.

The Editorial Team
An enriched cultural programme in the new theatre
Culture & Heritage

An enriched cultural programme in the new theatre

In an effort to strengthen its cultural offer and enrich the region's artistic life, the Ville is reaching a new milestone with the opening, in October...

The Editorial Team
BelgentierCulture & Heritage

La Commanderie du Rameau d'Argent, defender of the Provence olive tree

Bernard Jacquet, Grand Maître of the Commanderie du Rameau d’Argent, is a passionate man, defending Water and Olive Trees in service of the land.

The Editorial Team
The Pass'Jeune card, an essential tool for young people
La GardeCulture & Heritage

The Pass'Jeune card, an essential tool for young people

Launched in 2019, the Pass'Jeune card is very popular among young people.

The Editorial Team
More than 200 offers at La Matinale de l'emploi
Economy & Business

More than 200 offers at La Matinale de l'emploi

On March 18, La Matinale de l'emploi brought together over 80 companies offering job, training, and work-study opportunities.

The Editorial Team
Success for the Forum de la Parentalité et des Familles
La Valette-du-VarHealth & Social Affairs

Success for the Forum de la Parentalité et des Familles

On March 29, the City opened the Quinzaine des Familles with the inauguration of the Forum de la Parentalité et des Familles by Mayor Thierry Albertini.

The Editorial Team
La Maison des Femmes advances women's rights
ToulonHealth & Social Affairs

La Maison des Femmes advances women's rights

Opened in January 2024, La Maison des Femmes Santé Toulon Var is an essential resource for all women in distress, seeking support and care...

The Editorial Team
NumériSud donates computers to 50 students of collège Peiresc
ToulonEconomy & Business

NumériSud donates computers to 50 students of collège Peiresc

On March 11, collège Peiresc in Toulon received a donation of 50 computers, marking a significant step in the fight against the digital divide.

The Editorial Team
The préfet maritime sets the roadmap for the action de l’État en mer for the year 2025
ToulonPolitics & Institutions

The préfet maritime sets the roadmap for the action de l’État en mer for the year 2025

On March 19, the conférence maritime régionale (CMR) for the Mediterranean coast was held in Toulon.

The Editorial Team
“For the combatants, March 19th was a relief”
VarCulture & Heritage

“For the combatants, March 19th was a relief”

On the March 19th commemoration, the chief of staff of the Var prefect read the message of Patricia Mirallès, Secretary of State to the...

The Editorial Team
SFR supports its customers in the transition to fiber
Bagnols-en-ForêtEconomy & Business

SFR supports its customers in the transition to fiber

In La Londe-les-Maures, 5 years after SFR joined the VAR THD network, Isabelle Simon, Déléguée Régionale Méditerranée of Altice France, took stock...

The Editorial Team
“Customs confronted with agile and sophisticated organized crime”
La Seyne-sur-MerPolitics & Institutions

“Customs confronted with agile and sophisticated organized crime”

On March 24, the Minister in charge of Public Accounts presented the 2024 results of the Douane and the actions of customs officers.

The Editorial Team
Ecological transition and climate adaptation, the R	gion's priorities
NiceTourism & Local Life

Ecological transition and climate adaptation, the R gion's priorities

In early March, Renaud Muselier, president of the R gion, launched the Parlement R gional des Jeux d'hiver 2030, alongside Franois de Canson.

The Editorial Team
Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli, president of the UMIH du Var, answers La Gazette du Var's questions.
Saint-Cyr-sur-MerEconomy & Business

Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli, president of the UMIH du Var, answers La Gazette du Var's questions.

The Editorial Team
Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli: 'Employment remains a key issue for the hospitality sector'
Saint-TropezEconomy & Business

Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli: 'Employment remains a key issue for the hospitality sector'

After the success of the first edition, the UMIH Tour 83 returns in 2025 for a new tour across the Var.

The Editorial Team
A morning rich in content and exchanges
Saint-TropezEconomy & Business

A morning rich in content and exchanges

Launched in late 2022, the first UMIH Tour du Var gathered many local professionals. The second edition began on April 7 in...

The Editorial Team
François de Canson answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
Saint-TropezTourism & Local Life

François de Canson answers questions from La Gazette du Var.

The Editorial Team
François de Canson: "Our region is more attractive than ever"!
Economy & Business

François de Canson: "Our region is more attractive than ever"!

On April 4 at Villa Cosy (Saint-Tropez), for the high tourist season launch before 250 professionals, François de Canson, president...

The Editorial Team