
La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 239
Published on June 17, 2025
Articles in this issue

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...

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
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 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
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
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 now manages three waste collection centers in the golfe.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Feeling better in body and mind
Personalised support towards relaxation and harmony.

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...

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 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.

An author between ethics and thrillers
Paul Vérot has published his second novel "Le Bonjour d’Aloïs", following "Mortelle Toccata".

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

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...

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

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 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 the importance of artificial intelligence in the tourism sector.

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.