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Cover No. 239 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 239

Published on June 17, 2025

Articles in this issue

The town celebrates spring garden-side
Le PradetTourism & Local Life

The town celebrates spring garden-side

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...

The Editorial Team
350 Varois teachers celebrate Physical Education and Sport
Le PradetSport

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...

The Editorial Team
Laure Vierne or the art of transforming emotions
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Laure Vierne or the art of transforming emotions

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...

The Editorial Team
Les Nocturnes, 8 concerts and renowned artists
Solliès-PontCulture & Heritage

Les Nocturnes, 8 concerts and renowned artists

From July 1st to 6th, the second edition of Les Nocturnes du Château is taking place.

The Editorial Team
"Regarde, le jour se lève", the autobiographical book by Jean-Pierre Savelli
Culture & Heritage

"Regarde, le jour se lève", the autobiographical book by Jean-Pierre Savelli

Discover the incredibly atypical and rich journey of this artist through the pages of his book "Regarde, le jour se lève"!

The Editorial Team
Ceramics Festival at Villa Frouin
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Ceramics Festival at Villa Frouin

A place of art and heritage, Villa Frouin launches its first Ceramics Festival, highlighting the work of 15 contemporary ceramic artists.

The Editorial Team
LVD Environnement establishes itself in the golfe de Saint-Tropez
CogolinEnvironment

LVD Environnement establishes itself in the golfe de Saint-Tropez

LVD Environnement now manages three waste collection centers in the golfe.

The Editorial Team
With grandeur, the town celebrates its traditional patronal festivals
GassinCulture & Heritage

With grandeur, the town celebrates its traditional patronal festivals

The resort celebrates its traditions with two key patronal festivals: the Feux de la Saint-Jean and the Fête de la Saint-Pierre.

The Editorial Team
On May 8, Philippe Leonelli recalled the scale of the sacrifice made for freedom
Cavalaire-sur-MerCulture & Heritage

On May 8, Philippe Leonelli recalled the scale of the sacrifice made for freedom

At the 80th anniversary commemoration of the May 8, 1945 Victory, mayor Philippe Leonelli recalled the immense sacrifice made for freedom.

The Editorial Team
Free swimming lessons with "Les petits dauphins"
Le LavandouSport

Free swimming lessons with "Les petits dauphins"

For three years, the Town has offered free swimming lessons for young people, as part of an innovative intermunicipal initiative.

The Editorial Team
Tree-lined pathways and green corridor for safe travel
Le LavandouEnvironment

Tree-lined pathways and green corridor for safe travel

The town continues its urban transformation with green and accessible developments, promoting eco-friendly travel and a better quality of life...

The Editorial Team
Feeling better in body and mind
Health & Social Affairs

Feeling better in body and mind

Personalised support towards relaxation and harmony.

The Editorial Team
Goal of 100% fiber connections by the end of 2025
La Londe-les-MauresEconomy & Business

Goal of 100% fiber connections by the end of 2025

In the Méditerranée Porte des Maures (MPM) territory, the rollout continues based on an acceleration plan developed by DSP cooperators...

The Editorial Team
At the Aéroclub du Var, a day to bring your dreams to life
CuersTourism & Local Life

At the Aéroclub du Var, a day to bring your dreams to life

On May 18, the Aéroclub du Var opened its doors for an exceptional day of aerial discovery, accessible to all, young and old.

The Editorial Team
The école Simone-Veil, a building looking to the future
La FarlèdeCulture & Heritage

The école Simone-Veil, a building looking to the future

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.

The Editorial Team
An author between ethics and thrillers
HyèresCulture & Heritage

An author between ethics and thrillers

Paul Vérot has published his second novel "Le Bonjour d’Aloïs", following "Mortelle Toccata".

The Editorial Team
An artist between sea and kitchen
HyèresCulture & Heritage

An artist between sea and kitchen

William Consoli, an artist between sea and kitchen, exhibits his world in Hyères.

The Editorial Team
François Cornileau, the elected official shaking things up
HyèresPolitics & Institutions

François Cornileau, the elected official shaking things up

Aged 49, married to Élise and father of two born in Hyères, François Cornileau embodies an assertive right-wing committed to Hyères. He advocates...

The Editorial Team
Intergenerational success for the school garage sale
Le PradetTourism & Local Life

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...

The Editorial Team
Terre de Provence, a living tribute to Southern traditions
La GardeCulture & Heritage

Terre de Provence, a living tribute to Southern traditions

With the 4th edition of "Terre de Provence", the City celebrated its attachment to Provençal identity.

The Editorial Team
Students honored for their work on the duty of remembrance
La GardeCulture & Heritage

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 Editorial Team
The multi-storey car park, an ambitious project for the town centre
La GardeTourism & Local Life

The multi-storey car park, an ambitious project for the town centre

Work is progressing at a steady pace, marking a key milestone in the project to renature the town centre.

The Editorial Team
Cuisines et Vins du Sud, a great success
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

Cuisines et Vins du Sud, a great success

The new edition of Cuisines et Vins du Sud was held in a warm and festive atmosphere, celebrating Southern gastronomy and wines.

The Editorial Team
'Toulon de mon enfance', a nostalgic journey with Pierre Béloni
ToulonCulture & Heritage

'Toulon de mon enfance', a nostalgic journey with Pierre Béloni

Originally from Toulon, Pierre Béloni touches hearts with his latest song, 'Toulon de mon enfance', from his album 'C’est la vie'.

The Editorial Team
Jean-Pierre Savelli, an iconic voice of French variety music
ToulonCulture & Heritage

Jean-Pierre Savelli, an iconic voice of French variety music

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 Editorial Team
ToulonHealth & Social Affairs

The CHITS and CHH maternity wards certified

The maternity wards of the Centre hospitalier intercommunal Toulon – La Seyne-sur-Mer and Centre hospitalier de Hyères, united within...

The Editorial Team
15 junior doctors and 101 interns in training at Sainte-Musse
ToulonHealth & Social Affairs

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...

The Editorial Team
Six-Fours-les-PlagesHealth & Social Affairs

An essential prevention campaign

The city hosted the 4th edition of the Bus du Cœur des Femmes, a national initiative to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

The Editorial Team
La Vague Classique, a promising 2025 season
Six-Fours-les-PlagesCulture & Heritage

La Vague Classique, a promising 2025 season

This must-see classical music festival (until September 21) promises a season rich in emotions and discoveries.

The Editorial Team
Security & Defence

Drug seizure on a commercial vessel off the port of Sète

On May 13, a joint operation against drug trafficking at sea, led by the Service garde-côte des douanes (SGCD) and the groupement de…

The Editorial Team
Capitaine de frégate Owen, first commander of the blue crew of the De Grasse
ToulonSecurity & Defence

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...

The Editorial Team
Karine Panchaud awarded the Mérite agricole
ToulonEconomy & Business

Karine Panchaud awarded the Mérite agricole

Biologist and co-founder of the VEGETECH company, Karine Panchaud was honored with the Mérite agricole medal for her contributions to the field.

The Editorial Team
A serious challenge to republican authority
La FarlèdeSecurity & Defence

A serious challenge to republican authority

The night of April 14 to 15 will remain a dark moment for our country.

The Editorial Team
An ambitious project to improve mobility
ToulonTransport & Mobility

An ambitious project to improve mobility

On June 6, Philippe Tabarot, Minister for Transport, Josée Massi, Mayor of Toulon, Jean-Pierre Giran, President of the Métropole, and Nicolas Notebaert...

The Editorial Team
Camps-la-SourceEconomy & Business

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.

The Editorial Team
In tourism, AI is a lever for productivity
Saint-TropezTourism & Local Life

In tourism, AI is a lever for productivity

On May 14, the 3rd edition of CMonTheBeach highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence in the tourism sector.

The Editorial Team
A train every 15 minutes to cross the Toulon metropolitan area
ToulonTransport & Mobility

A train every 15 minutes to cross the Toulon metropolitan area

On May 16, partners of the Ligne Nouvelle Provence Côte d’Azur (LNPCA) project presented the Toulon rail shuttle project in Toulon.

The Editorial Team