La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 239
Published on June 17, 2025
Articles in this issue
The town celebrates spring garden-side
Le Pradet welcomed nearly 2,000 visitors for the floral and craft event "Pradet Côté Jardins". Cravéro park hosted over 50 exhibitors and local associations on May 18.
The latest edition of 'Pradet Côté Jardins' on May 18 drew nearly 2,000 visitors charmed by the beauty of parc Cravéro and the quality of the...
350 Varois teachers celebrate Physical Education and Sport
From May 5 to 10, the cities of Toulon, Hyères, Le Pradet and Bormes-les-Mimosas hosted the first edition of the World Teacher Games, an event...
Laure Vierne or the art of transforming emotions
Laure Vierne is an illustrator based in Hyères since 2016. She uses art to cope with severe illness.
For over a decade, Laure Vierne has stood out as a major figure in illustration and textile design, driven by her brand "God Save the Teatime...
Les Nocturnes, 8 concerts and renowned artists
From July 1 to 6, Château Forbin hosts the 2nd edition of Les Nocturnes. The festival features 8 concerts of classical music, jazz, and shows.
From July 1st to 6th, the second edition of Les Nocturnes du Château is taking place.
"Regarde, le jour se lève", the autobiographical book by Jean-Pierre Savelli
Artist Jean-Pierre Savelli publishes his autobiography entitled "Regarde, le jour se lève". Co-written with Patricia Lenoir, the book traces his life and career from his childhood in Toulon.
Discover the incredibly atypical and rich journey of this artist through the pages of his book "Regarde, le jour se lève"!
Ceramics Festival at Villa Frouin
Villa Frouin in Hyères hosts its first Ceramics Festival from June 27 to 29. The free event features 15 contemporary artists.
A place of art and heritage, Villa Frouin launches its first Ceramics Festival, highlighting the work of 15 contemporary ceramic artists.
LVD Environnement establishes itself in the golfe de Saint-Tropez
LVD Environnement takes over three recycling centers in the golfe de Saint-Tropez. This is a first for the local community council.
LVD Environnement now manages three waste collection centers in the golfe.
With grandeur, the town celebrates its traditional patronal festivals
The town prepares its Saint-Jean and Saint-Pierre traditional festivals. Events take place on June 24 and 29.
The resort celebrates its traditions with two key patronal festivals: the Feux de la Saint-Jean and the Fête de la Saint-Pierre.
On May 8, Philippe Leonelli recalled the scale of the sacrifice made for freedom
On May 8, the town celebrated the 80th anniversary of the 1945 victory. Mayor Philippe Leonelli paid tribute to the victims and urged vigilance.
At the 80th anniversary commemoration of the May 8, 1945 Victory, mayor Philippe Leonelli recalled the immense sacrifice made for freedom.
Free swimming lessons with "Les petits dauphins"
Le Lavandou offers free swimming lessons for young people through 'Les petits dauphins'. A temporary pool is installed at the tennis club.
For three years, the Town has offered free swimming lessons for young people, as part of an innovative intermunicipal initiative.
Tree-lined pathways and green corridor for safe travel
Pierre de Coubertin avenue has been transformed into a green corridor. The city promotes soft mobility and soil de-paving.
The town continues its urban transformation with green and accessible developments, promoting eco-friendly travel and a better quality of life...
Feeling better in body and mind
Laure Meneboeuf offers personalized wellness massages. Certified since 2011, she sees clients by appointment.
Personalised support towards relaxation and harmony.
Goal of 100% fiber connections by the end of 2025
Méditerranée Porte des Maures aims for 100% fiber connection by late 2025. An acceleration plan boosts the shift from ADSL to fiber.
In the Méditerranée Porte des Maures (MPM) territory, the rollout continues based on an acceleration plan developed by DSP cooperators...
At the Aéroclub du Var, a day to bring your dreams to life
Aéroclub du Var held an open day on May 18 at Cuers-Pierrefeu. The event aimed to introduce aviation to the general public.
On May 18, the Aéroclub du Var opened its doors for an exceptional day of aerial discovery, accessible to all, young and old.
The école Simone-Veil, a building looking to the future
Mayor Yves Palmieri inaugurated the Simone-Veil school on May 24 in La Farlède. This new modern and sustainable building features 15 classrooms.
On May 24, Yves Palmieri, the mayor, and the municipal team inaugurated the école Simone-Veil, a new essential element of the town's school group.
An author between ethics and thrillers
Paul Vérot published his second crime novel, "Le Bonjour d’Aloïs". The story takes place in Hyères.
Paul Vérot has published his second novel "Le Bonjour d’Aloïs", following "Mortelle Toccata".
An artist between sea and kitchen
Artist and chef William Consoli exhibits his artwork in Hyères. Passionate about the sea, he uses the Japanese technique of Gyotaku.
William Consoli, an artist between sea and kitchen, exhibits his world in Hyères.
François Cornileau, the elected official shaking things up
François Cornileau is preparing for the 2026 municipal elections in Hyères. The middle school principal recently founded the Union des Hyérois movement.
Aged 49, married to Élise and father of two born in Hyères, François Cornileau embodies an assertive right-wing committed to Hyères. He advocates...
Intergenerational success for the school garage sale
A unifying and supportive event, the first school garage sale, organized by the town's three schools with the support of the...
Terre de Provence, a living tribute to Southern traditions
La Garde hosted the 4th edition of « Terre de Provence ». The event celebrated local heritage and craftsmanship.
With the 4th edition of "Terre de Provence", the City celebrated its attachment to Provençal identity.
Students honored for their work on the duty of remembrance
On May 9, at école Paul Langevin, CM2 students received the Prix Mémoire, an award presented by the Var section of the Association Nationale des...
The multi-storey car park, an ambitious project for the town centre
A 216-space multi-storey car park is under construction in La Garde. Opening is scheduled for November 2025.
Work is progressing at a steady pace, marking a key milestone in the project to renature the town centre.
Cuisines et Vins du Sud, a great success
The Cuisines et Vins du Sud event took place on May 18. This free festival gathered local chefs, winemakers, and visitors.
The new edition of Cuisines et Vins du Sud was held in a warm and festive atmosphere, celebrating Southern gastronomy and wines.
'Toulon de mon enfance', a nostalgic journey with Pierre Béloni
Artist Pierre Béloni released the song "Toulon de mon enfance" from his album "C'est la vie". The nostalgic track reached over 10,000 plays without any promotional campaign.
Originally from Toulon, Pierre Béloni touches hearts with his latest song, 'Toulon de mon enfance', from his album 'C’est la vie'.
Jean-Pierre Savelli, an iconic voice of French variety music
Jean-Pierre Savelli runs 'Le Jour se Lève' school. A show with 70 students will take place on June 29 at the Zénith de Toulon.
Singer and producer Jean-Pierre Savelli left his mark on the 80s with the duo Peter et Sloane "Besoin de rien, envie de toi" and cult theme songs like...
The CHITS and CHH maternity wards certified
The maternity units in Toulon and Hyères received THQSE certification. It rewards their quality and sustainability efforts.
The maternity wards of the Centre hospitalier intercommunal Toulon – La Seyne-sur-Mer and Centre hospitalier de Hyères, united within...
15 junior doctors and 101 interns in training at Sainte-Musse
The Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon - La Seyne-sur-Mer, support facility of the Groupement Hospitalier de Territoire du Var (GHT 83), welcomed...
An essential prevention campaign
The Bus du Cœur des Femmes stopped in the city. This 4th edition screened 370 women for cardiovascular risks.
The city hosted the 4th edition of the Bus du Cœur des Femmes, a national initiative to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
La Vague Classique, a promising 2025 season
La Vague Classique festival is taking place in Six-Fours-les-Plages until September 21. It features classical concerts and cultural events across the city.
This must-see classical music festival (until September 21) promises a season rich in emotions and discoveries.
Drug seizure on a commercial vessel off the port of Sète
58 kg of cocaine were seized off Sète on May 13. The drugs were hidden in the hull of a ship from Brazil.
On May 13, a joint operation against drug trafficking at sea, led by the Service garde-côte des douanes (SGCD) and the groupement de…
Capitaine de frégate Owen, first commander of the blue crew of the De Grasse
On May 19, at the monument des sous-mariniers in Toulon, capitaine de vaisseau Matthieu Delafoy, commander of the nuclear attack submarine squadron...
Karine Panchaud awarded the Mérite agricole
Karine Panchaud, co-founder of VEGETECH in La Crau, received the Mérite agricole. The biologist specializes in fighting palm pests.
Biologist and co-founder of the VEGETECH company, Karine Panchaud was honored with the Mérite agricole medal for her contributions to the field.
A serious challenge to republican authority
Overnight on April 14-15, several French prisons faced coordinated attacks. MP Stéphane Rambaut denounced a severe strike against republican authority.
The night of April 14 to 15 will remain a dark moment for our country.
An ambitious project to improve mobility
The A57 widening in Toulon was inaugurated on June 6. Funded by VINCI Autoroutes, the project finished 18 months early.
On June 6, Philippe Tabarot, Minister for Transport, Josée Massi, Mayor of Toulon, Jean-Pierre Giran, President of the Métropole, and Nicolas Notebaert...
The winners of the Prix de l’Innovation et de la Recherche
Var awarded its first Innovation and Research Prizes. Five local projects received €10,000 each.
The Département rewarded innovation and research during the first edition of its prestigious awards.
In tourism, AI is a lever for productivity
On May 14, the 3rd edition of CMonTheBeach highlighted AI's role in tourism. E-reputation awards were presented to top regional businesses.
On May 14, the 3rd edition of CMonTheBeach highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence in the tourism sector.
A train every 15 minutes to cross the Toulon metropolitan area
A new rail shuttle will serve the Toulon area by 2030. Trains will run every 15 minutes between Ollioules, Toulon, and La Pauline.
On May 16, partners of the Ligne Nouvelle Provence Côte d’Azur (LNPCA) project presented the Toulon rail shuttle project in Toulon.