La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 240
Published on July 1, 2025
Articles in this issue
THE PROGRAMME
Various summer events take place from July 4 to 19. Music, shows, and workshops are scheduled.
July, a month rich in events
Numerous free events are scheduled throughout July. Concerts, shows, and family workshops will animate the city.
Once again this year, the town promises an unforgettable summer with a multitude of free events for all ages.
A journey through history for 85 students
On June 10, 85 students from Bormes-les-Mimosas sailed along the Provence landing sites. They discovered local D-Day history guided by Souvenir Français.
The students discovered the history of the Provence Landings.
Highlights of the summer season
The summer program promises many events locally. Concerts, markets, and shows will run all season.
On the beaches, the seafront, at the villa Théo, the Espace culturel, the Grand Jardin, the Théâtre de verdure, the restanques de Saint-Clair or at the...
VCHPL crowns a historic season
VCHPL completed a historic season by winning the French Nationale 2 title. The Var club now aims for Ligue B within three years.
There are seasons that leave an everlasting mark on a club's memory.
Entre vignes et Coudon, at the heart of the local terroir
The 7th edition of Entre vignes et Coudon took place in La Farlède in late May. It celebrated local gastronomy and wines.
At the end of May, the place de la Liberté beat to the rhythm of local flavors for the 7th edition of Entre vignes et Coudon.
100 years of the BAN, an unforgettable event
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the BAN, over 35,000 visitors attended an unforgettable airshow.
Elected officials have revealed the future face of Port des Oursinières
The Port des Oursinières renovation project was presented to residents. It aims to secure the breakwaters while beautifying the site.
In May, elected officials met with residents, boaters, and locals for a public meeting to present the project for...
An awareness action for a cleaner coastline
In May, several local actors mobilized to raise awareness about waste management, through an educational and civic approach.
The Town welcomes its new residents
In May, elected officials welcomed new residents at a reception held in the Municipal Council hall.
L’Escale, your cultural journey starts here!
A new 350-seat theater named L'Escale is opening this autumn in La Garde. The 2025-2026 season will feature over 30 diverse shows.
A new, modern and ambitious theater opens its doors in La Garde this autumn.
A solemn moment for young citizens
On May 20, Mayor Hélène Arnaud-Bill presided over an official citizenship ceremony, during which she presented voting cards to...
The young elected officials are brimming with ideas!
La Garde's Youth City Council held its plenary session on June 4. The 25 elected students presented their local projects.
On June 4, the Mussou hall hosted the plenary session of the Conseil de Ville des Jeunes (CVJ) of La Garde.
The City celebrates eternal love in the gardens of Les Genêts
On May 24, the City honored lasting love and shared life journeys.
A particularly successful large-scale construction project
The A57 highway near Toulon has been widened to 2x3 lanes. This 300 million euro project was funded by VINCI Autoroutes.
Since June 6, a new era has begun for mobility in the Métropole.
The Rendez-vous aux Jardins illuminated the town
The town's two Jardins Remarquables hosted a weekend rich in nature, culture, and discoveries.
The dronization of maritime space at the heart of debates
Toulon hosted a conference on maritime dronization on June 12. François de Canson highlighted the role of drones in defense.
On June 12 in Toulon, representing Renaud Muselier, François de Canson, vice-president in charge of economic development, attractiveness, tourism and…
Habemus papam!
Pope Leo XIV, originally from Chicago, has been elected to lead the Church. He criticizes capitalism and calls for an end to world hunger.
The conclave has elected the 267th successor of Saint-Pierre: Léon XIV, Monseigneur Robert Francis Prévost. By Max Bauer. Famine is a tragedy. These are...
A significant conflict
On June 8, Var paid tribute to the soldiers who died for France in Indochine.
After the floods, it is holiday time in Cavalière
The Var prefect inaugurated a bypass in Cavalière following the May 20 floods. Tourist season can now begin in Le Lavandou.
On June 24, a month after the disaster in Le Lavandou, the préfet du Var opened the bypass of the Cavalière bridge, weakened by the floods.
Isabelle Bourgeois awarded Officier des Arts et des Lettres
On June 6, in the enchanting setting of the Jardin remarquable de Baudouvin, a tribute was paid to Isabelle Bourgeois, director of the Domaine.
Dominique Viot: 'The TSA tax, a subject of intense debate'
The French government plans to increase the TSA tax on health insurance funds. Dominique Viot from Mutualité Française warns this will hurt citizens' purchasing power.
The Government accuses health insurers of anticipating the co-payment increase announced during debates on the Projet de Loi de Financement.
A starry evening to celebrate the wine terroir
The "Vignerons sous les étoiles" event returns on Saturday, July 19 in La Londe-les-Maures. It features wine tastings and gourmet food workshops.
On Saturday, July 19, Argentière beach in La Londe-les-Maures hosts the second edition of the "Vignerons sous les étoiles" evening.
A transformed, expanded Town Hall looking to the future
The Town Hall of La Londe-les-Maures has been inaugurated after renovation. The building is enlarged, modernized, and eco-friendly.
A new generation civic heart begins to beat in La Londe-les-Maures. The town hall is closely and unshakeably linked to daily life.
Simon Babre: 'I fundamentally believe in a close State'
Var Prefect Simon Babre paid tribute to severe weather victims. He emphasizes a local government focused on risk prevention.
In light of recent bad weather in Var, and given his personal history with Var, the préfet spared a thought for...
The challenges of maritime defense
On June 12, I-NAVAL was inaugurated at the Tour Royale in Toulon. It focuses on maritime innovation.
On June 12 in Toulon, François de Canson of Région Sud opened the new I-NAVAL edition at Tour Royale, highlighting the importance of maritime defense.