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Cover No. 242 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 242

Published on August 4, 2025

Articles in this issue

This summer, enjoy your aperitif at the Cave des Vignerons!
La Londe-les-MauresCulture & Heritage

This summer, enjoy your aperitif at the Cave des Vignerons!

In August, the town showcases its local terroir.

The Editorial Team
July 14: We rekindle the flame of Liberty
Cavalaire-sur-MerPolitics & Institutions

July 14: We rekindle the flame of Liberty

Philippe Leonelli, Mayor of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, delivered his July 14 speech. He celebrated Republican values and civic engagement.

On July 14, Philippe Leonelli, mayor of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, showed the spirit of the Republic with a deeply human vision of the world to build.

The Editorial Team
The town celebrated the world of fishing
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

The town celebrated the world of fishing

Each year, the Saint-Pierre festival pays tribute to fishermen and those lost at sea.

The Editorial Team
Great holidays for 180 young lavandourains
ToulonCulture & Heritage

Great holidays for 180 young lavandourains

On July 7, 180 nursery and primary school children returned to school, but with lighter backpacks.

The Editorial Team
“The French Revolution, matrix of modernity”
La Londe-les-MauresPolitics & Institutions

“The French Revolution, matrix of modernity”

On July 14, François de Canson delivered a republican speech. He recalled Revolutionary values and called for a national awakening.

During the 14 juillet celebration, François de Canson delivered a lucid, deeply republican speech, in the presence of Stéphane Rambaud, MP of...

The Editorial Team
Developing the skills of municipal agents and supporting transitions
La FarlèdePolitics & Institutions

Developing the skills of municipal agents and supporting transitions

La Farlède and CNFPT signed a 2025-2028 training partnership. It aims to support the modernization of local public services.

La Ville and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur delegation of the Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale (CNFPT) signed a partnership aiming to…

The Editorial Team
Stéphane Isserte took command of the École du Personnel de Pont d’Envol
HyèresSecurity & Defence

Stéphane Isserte took command of the École du Personnel de Pont d’Envol

Lieutenant Commander Stéphane Isserte took command of the École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol. The ceremony was held on July 2 at the Hyères base.

On July 2, during a ceremony at the Hyères naval air base, Lieutenant Commander Stéphane Isserte was recognized in his duties as...

The Editorial Team
HyèresPolitics & Institutions

Léa Rohfritsch: "It is high time to revitalize Hyères"!

Léa Rohfritsch enters politics in Hyères with the UDH. At 28, she joins François Cornileau's team.

At 28, Léa Rohfritsch - Layral, mother of a 3-year-old girl, is committing to the future of Hyères.

The Editorial Team
Max Bauer: "Why I am committing to the Union des Hyèrois"
HyèresPolitics & Institutions

Max Bauer: "Why I am committing to the Union des Hyèrois"

Max Bauer commits to the Union des Hyèrois alongside François Cornileau. The agricultural trade unionist steps back from the Coordination Rurale du Var.

Born in Casablanca in 1961, by the Mediterranean that never stopped calling him, Max Bauer was 17 when he left Lycée Dumont-d'Urville...

The Editorial Team
Édith Audibert, President of the Rotary Club de Hyères
HyèresTourism & Local Life

Édith Audibert, President of the Rotary Club de Hyères

Édith Audibert is the new president of the Rotary Club of Hyères. She succeeded Ralph Biedermann on July 1st.

On July 1st, villa Magdala hosted the Rotary Club de Hyères for the handover of presidency between Ralph Biedermann, outgoing president, and Édith…

The Editorial Team
A municipal mutual insurance for access to healthcare
Le PradetHealth & Social Affairs

A municipal mutual insurance for access to healthcare

Le Pradet signed an agreement with LMF ASSO SANTÉ for a municipal health insurance. Over 100 residents attended the public meeting.

The Ville du Pradet is committed to healthcare access for all with a municipal mutual insurance.

The Editorial Team
Close cooperation between all security stakeholders
Le PradetSecurity & Defence

Close cooperation between all security stakeholders

Hervé Stassinos met with security forces before summer. The meeting aimed to boost local coordination.

At the end of June, Hervé Stassinos gathered security and rescue forces in the Conseil municipal room

The Editorial Team
The City applies for the 3rd flower label
Environment

The City applies for the 3rd flower label

On July 7, under a summer sun, Hervé Stassinos welcomed the Villes et Villages Fleuris label jury as part of the City's application...

The Editorial Team
La Saint-Pierre, a celebration anchored in heritage
Le PradetCulture & Heritage

La Saint-Pierre, a celebration anchored in heritage

On July 5, the port of Oursinières vibred to the rhythm of traditions and festivities celebrating La Saint-Pierre, patron saint of fishermen.

The Editorial Team
400 arbres pour renforcer la biodiversité
La GardeEnvironment

400 arbres pour renforcer la biodiversité

Le golf de Valgarde a planté 400 arbres sur son parcours. L'initiative a bénéficié d'une aide régionale de 40 000 €.

Le golf de Valgarde a planté 400 arbres pour renforcer la biodiversité.

The Editorial Team
Before taking the wheel, take the time to blow!
La GardeHealth & Social Affairs

Before taking the wheel, take the time to blow!

The "Prenez le temps de souffler" campaign was launched in La Garde. Thirty nightlife venues on the Côte d'Azur are testing breathalyzer kiosks.

On July 8, the 'Prenez le temps de souffler' campaign was launched in La Garde, in the presence of Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli, president of the UMIH du Var...

The Editorial Team
Mathilde FROMENT: "We build people as much as the structure" She answers...
ToulonEconomy & Business

Mathilde FROMENT: "We build people as much as the structure" She answers...

Mathilde Froment managed a major highway project for VINCI Autoroutes in Toulon. She emphasizes local dialogue and human-centered management.

Mathilde Froment is deputy operations director at VINCI Autoroutes.

The Editorial Team
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

Provençal traditions and culture on the program

La Valette-du-Var offers a summer program filled with cultural events and festivities. Open-air cinema, concerts, and traditions bring the town to life.

This summer, let yourself be swept away by the energy of La Valette and (re)generate to the rhythm of the events that will bring the town to life!

The Editorial Team
Intermunicipal collaboration to protect forest massifs
La Valette-du-VarEnvironment

Intermunicipal collaboration to protect forest massifs

La Valette-du-Var and Le Revest-les-Eaux signed a cooperation agreement. It aims to protect their neighboring forests.

La Valette-du-Var and Le Revest-les-Eaux join forces to protect forest massifs.

The Editorial Team
'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, eternal words, unconditional values'
ToulonPolitics & Institutions

'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, eternal words, unconditional values'

On July 14, the military ceremony included a review of the troops on Boulevard de Strasbourg in Toulon, led by the vice-amiral d’escadre…

The Editorial Team
Thomas Puga, new commanding officer of the Charles-de-Gaulle
Security & Defence

Thomas Puga, new commanding officer of the Charles-de-Gaulle

Captain Thomas Puga is the new commanding officer of the aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle. He takes over from Captain Georges-Antoine Florentin.

On July 3, Vice-Admiral Christophe Cluzel, commanding admiral of the Force d'action navale, formally recognized Captain Thomas...

The Editorial Team
A great catch with the seizure of 6.4 tons of cocaine in the golfe de Guinée
ToulonSecurity & Defence

A great catch with the seizure of 6.4 tons of cocaine in the golfe de Guinée

On July 15 and 16, the Groupe returned to Toulon after 5 months of operational deployment.

The Editorial Team
HyèresSecurity & Defence

Police and Gendarmerie on high alert

Police and gendarmerie are boosting controls in Var this summer. Security is heightened on land, sea, and air.

For several weeks, police and gendarmerie have been mobilized to ensure the safety of Varois and summer visitors, mainly in collaboration with...

The Editorial Team
A daily commitment to security
La Londe-les-MauresSecurity & Defence

A daily commitment to security

On July 6 in La Londe-les-Maures, François de Canson gathered security forces. This reinforced system ensures protection throughout the summer.

On July 6 at the pôle nautique in La Londe-les-Maures, François de Canson gathered all security forces, thus marking the start of the season...

The Editorial Team
“Varoises” promotes women's commitment
Politics & Institutions

“Varoises” promotes women's commitment

The Varoises association was launched on June 30 in Le Pradet. It aims to promote female involvement in the Var department.

The “Varoises” association represents women's commitment. It was officially launched on June 30 at villa Rocabella la Corniche in Le Pradet.

The Editorial Team
Var celebrated the everyday (and discreet) police heroes
La CrauSecurity & Defence

Var celebrated the everyday (and discreet) police heroes

On July 10, for the Journée nationale de la Police Nationale, Simon Babre, préfet du Var, presided over a ceremony at the Tour Royale in Toulon.

The Editorial Team
“La France is freedom of expression!”
HyèresCulture & Heritage

“La France is freedom of expression!”

Today as in the past, July 14th must make us question ourselves.

The Editorial Team
A historic step!
MarseilleTransport & Mobility

A historic step!

Région Sud and Transdev launched the ZOU ! train service between Marseille, Toulon, and Nice. It is the first regional rail line opened to competition in France.

On June 30, Renaud Muselier, President of the Région, and Thierry Mallet, CEO of Transdev, launched the new ZOU ! train service...

The Editorial Team
Philippe Leonelli: "I want to design the future of Cavalaire"!
Cavalaire-sur-MerCulture & Heritage

Philippe Leonelli: "I want to design the future of Cavalaire"!

Mayor Philippe Leonelli unveiled the "Enchantons Cavalaire" project. It aims to modernize both the port and the town center.

Like many seaside towns, the development of Cavalaire-sur-Mer has been driven by the appeal of its coastline, its mild climate and a...

The Editorial Team