
La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 245
Published on September 16, 2025
Articles in this issue

François de Canson: "The French still want to go on holiday!"
Commercial tourism grew this summer in the Sud region. Hotels reached an 84% occupancy rate.
This summer, tourism remained dynamic in Région Sud.

The colors of Carmo illuminate the cellar of l’Anglade
The only wine estate in Le Lavandou, domaine de l’Anglade welcomes Maria de Carmo, known as Carmo, in its lush seaside setting until October 10.

P.B. answers the questions of La Gazette du Var
Between Time Fracture and Nuclear Warning Cry
Toulon artist Pierre Béloni releases "Fracture du Temps". This musical and visual work warns against the nuclear threat.
Pierre Béloni, a singer-songwriter from Toulon, reveals 'Fracture du Temps', a dual musical and cinematic work.

Jean-Pierre Savelli's beautiful tribute to Michel Legrand
Jean-Pierre Savelli paid tribute to Michel Legrand in La Valette-du-Var. Nearly 500 people attended the outdoor concert.
On August 2, in the enchanting 'Un soir au jardin' setting, Jean-Pierre Savelli paid a vibrant tribute to Michel Legrand at Espace Beaudouvin.

THE PROGRAMME
Free events are organized in September at Place Benjamin Gaillard. The schedule includes games, workshops, a cooking contest, and boules.

A weekend of entertainment and Provençal traditions
Cavalaire hosts the third edition of "La Fête du Village" from September 26 to 28. The event features free workshops, games, and local food at Place Benjamin Gaillard.
From Friday 26 to Sunday 28 September, the town is organising the third edition of "La Fête du Village" on place Benjamin Gaillard.

An additional palette for cultural life
A new municipal library has opened in Le Lavandou. It replaces the former association-run facility.
Until then, readers could borrow books from the 'Bibliothèque pour tous' association in a facility provided by the City on the...

An effective partnership between the parish and the college of Bankim in Cameroun
The Bankim bilingual school in Cameroon is supported by the Lavandou parish and the Enfants d'Afrique association. The institution educates 360 students with a 100% pass rate.
For the 11th year of the summer mission, parishioners of Saint- Louis met priest Venant Dophta, founder of the polyvalent college...
An exceptional evening at the harbor
A major musical show brought life to the port's bassin d’honneur.

Laura and Rémy Boulet, a love and passion for bees
Based in Bormes-les-Mimosas, Laura and Rémy Boulet won 7 medals at the Salon de l'Agriculture in two years. Their honey varieties received new awards in 2025.
Laura and Rémy Boulet, settled in the village for a decade, have united their love and passion for a profession, driven by the transhumance of beehives.

Freedom, an essential struggle
On August 15, 1944, an armada of brave men landed between Cap Nègre and Théoule- sur-Mer.
Food waste transformed into compost
Méditerranée Porte des Maures is testing food waste collection. The biowaste is converted into local compost in Cuers.
A few weeks ago, Méditerranée Porte des Maures launched a food waste collection pilot scheme on its territory.

Le Réal, a centrality that improves the quality of life
The Réal district was inaugurated in Pierrefeu-du-Var on August 27. The Région Sud contributed 200,000 euros to the project.
On August 27, François de Canson, vice-president of the Région Sud, inaugurated the Le Réal district, alongside Simon Babre, prefect of the Var, Patrick…

A town center designed for future generations!
On August 29, the foundation stone for La Farlède's new town center was laid. This major project includes housing, shops, and green spaces.
August 29 marked an important step in the centrality program with the symbolic laying of the first stone of the project on rue Xavier Messina.

In 2026, a new hospitality and catering vocational high school
The Region is investing 65 million euros to build a new high school in Hyères. The opening of this modern facility is planned for September 2026.
On September 2, for the start of the school year, Renaud Muselier, president of the Région, visited the site of the future vocational high school in Hyères.

In 1944 in Mauvanne, the successful coup de force of the Commandos d’Afrique
In August 1944, the Commandos d'Afrique captured the Mauvanne blockhouses near Hyères. The commemoration took place on August 21 with local authorities.
On August 21, the City commemorated the Liberation, in the presence of Jean-Pierre Giran, mayor of Hyères, and numerous civil and military authorities...

The Ville renews its sponsorship with the Bataillon Détroyat
On August 22, the Ville commemorated the Liberation during a ceremony marked by solemnity and remembrance.

The Marcel Pagnol school group, a modern and eco-responsible establishment
On August 30, the Ville opened the Marcel Pagnol school group to families and children registered for the 2025 school year, a modern establishment...

Team Phoenix, an effective business network
The Team Phoenix trade show took place in La Crau. Around fifty stands brought together local business leaders from Var.
In La Crau, the second edition of the Team Phoenix trade fair gathered around fifty stands and attracted a large audience.

A colorful summer
In La Garde, summer has kept all its promises.
A pilot city for inclusion
La Valette-du-Var strengthens its actions for social inclusion and disability support. The city becomes the reference center for the Parenting Network.
The City offers support to families regarding parenting, as well as optimal reception for people with disabilities.

Thierry Albertini: 'Education is one of the pillars of our society'
In La Valette-du-Var, the municipality is investing heavily in the ecological renovation of its schools. Six out of eleven schools have been renovated since 2020.
For Thierry Albertini, mayor of La Valette-du-Var, it shapes tomorrow's adults, transmits essential knowledge, fosters inclusion and values every...

Security and proximity at the heart of municipal policy
The municipality is strengthening its municipal police and refusing to disarm officers. Operating hours are extended to 3 a.m. year-round.
The Ville is strengthening security and defending its municipal police. This summer, it increased vigilance and activated the 'Vacances tranquilles' system.

In August, Var commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Libération
On August 28, in Toulon, the ceremony took place with Josée Massi, mayor of Toulon, the préfet du Var, and civil and military authorities...

Rear Admiral David Desfougères, head of the 4,450 sailors of the sky
Rear Admiral David Desfougères takes command of naval aviation in Hyères. He succeeds Vice Admiral Serge Bordarier.
Rear Admiral David Desfougères has taken command of the naval aviation force, becoming the new commanding officer of the sailors of the sky.

Maxime Vignol, commander of the BBPD Achéron
LT Maxime Vignol takes command of BBPD Achéron. Commander Guillaume Soubirant now leads the FPS in Toulon.
On August 27, contre-amiral (CA) Pannetier, organic deputy for seabed control, recognized lieutenant de vaisseau (LV) Maxime Vignol as commander.

The soul of the Commandos d’Afrique, 80 years later!
The Commandos d'Afrique association met in Le Lavandou for their 80th anniversary. Tributes were paid to fallen soldiers and public servants.
On August 14, at the Maison des Combattants du Lavandou, the Amicale Régimentaire des Anciens du 1er Groupe des Commandos d’Afrique...

A unique universe to discover
Created in the 1990s in Sanary-sur-Mer, Le Jardin d'Antoinette garden center offers plants and expert advice. It works with local partners like Bandol.
Created in the 90s, Le Jardin d’Antoinette, named after the former owner's grandmother, is a family business that has managed to evolve while...

A treasure for gourmets
La Cave de La Gorguette offers around 400 beverage references. Founded by Jérôme Luc, it highlights prestigious estates.
La Cave de La Gorguette is a paradise for wine, beer, and spirits lovers.

General Gesnot meets the gendarmerie's operational reserve
General Gesnot visited the gendarmerie operational reserve in Var this July. He praised the commitment of reservists mobilized for the summer season.
In July, visiting Var as part of the summer Protection des Populations (DEPP) scheme, Major General Jean Pierre...

This summer, gendarmes go out to meet the Varois and tourists
The Var gendarmerie completed its summer recruitment tour in Saint-Tropez. The team presented its careers and digital tools to locals and tourists.
For several weeks, the mobile information and recruitment point of the Var gendarmerie traveled to meet the local population and tourists...

The CRT will develop better synergies
The Regional Tourism Committee merged with Linkeus to optimize business tourism. All jobs and dedicated budgets are preserved.
Business tourism in Région Sud is reinvented with the merger by absorption of Linkeus by the Comité Régional de Tourisme (CRT), officialized on July 9.

A territory rooted in the essential
A new orchard has been inaugurated in Ollioules by François de Canson. This project combines local heritage, biodiversity, and community bonds.
A new orchard was inaugurated in the presence of François de Canson, vice-president of the Région Sud.

She answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
Higher medical deductibles increase precariousness for the elderly. Pharmacists worry about healthcare access and the survival of their shops.
Marion Cros: 'If our margins collapse, some already fragile pharmacies risk closing'
Pharmacist Marion Cros warns of a critical financial situation for pharmacies. Rising out-of-pocket costs worry patients and professionals.
At 35, Marion Cros embodies a new generation of pharmacists determined to defend a changing profession, without ever losing sight of the human touch.