La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 253
Published on January 26, 2026
Articles in this issue
CDOS rewards sustainable development initiatives
The Var CDOS rewarded eco-friendly sports associations. Two joint winners received a trophy made from ocean plastic.
For their commitment to the environment, SLACAJA of Saint-Raphaël and the Comité départemental de rugby are the winners of the 2025 edition.
La Garde celebrates success and the values of sport
La Garde proudly celebrated its athletes during an evening dedicated to sporting excellence.
A festival to better understand the marine world
In November 2025, Hyères hosted the 10th Galathéa marine festival. The event highlighted Paul Watson and ocean conservation.
In November 2025 in Hyères, the 10th edition of the international Galathéa festival, dedicated to marine protection, knowledge, and commitment...
Philippe Leonelli places future vision at the heart of municipal action
During the January 17 New Year ceremony, Mayor Philippe Leonelli shared his vision for Cavalaire. He emphasized long-term planning for social and climate challenges.
On January 17 at the New Year's ceremony, Philippe Leonelli reaffirmed the municipality's pivotal role in the face of climate and social challenges.
François Arizzi celebrates Bormes identity and social connection
François Arizzi, Mayor of Bormes-les-Mimosas, delivered his final New Year address. He highlighted local talents and historical heritage.
The final New Year wishes ceremony of the term was held in an atmosphere filled with emotion and solemnity.
Pushing their limits for Alexandra and Sophie at the Rallye Roses des Sables
Alexandra and Sophie completed the Roses des Sables Rally in Morocco. The team finished the race without giving up.
In 2025, the African rally-raid celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Martine Foulon shares her colorful world with the public
Passionate painter Martine Foulon discovered painting as a means of expression and letting go, after being a watercolorist in her…
Dominique Salvany (DomS) in search of the world's beauty
Known by her artist name DomS, Dominique Salvany finds her inspiration in the landscapes she discovers during her travels and when she sets her...
Magali Brune: "I represent a hoped-for alternative"
Magali Brune is leading the RN list for the 2026 municipal elections in Solliès-Pont. The 48-year-old candidate offers an alternative focused on security and local life.
Coming from an old Solliès-Pont family, Magali Brune has entered the municipal race.
Two internships dedicated to security professions supervised by the gendarmerie
The Var Youth Reserve service organized two gendarmerie internship programs for high school students. These training sessions took place in Hyères and Brignoles.
Recently, the Réserve Jeunesse service of the Var gendarmerie supervised two successive internships for Bac Pro students in security professions.
Two shows dedicated to retirement home residents
Residents of EHPAD Clemenceau, part of Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Toulon – La Seyne-sur-Mer, and centre Gérontologique de Riondet...
Agricampus Var opens its doors to future students
Agricampus Var is holding a BTS Orientation Morning on Saturday, February 7, from 9 am to 12 pm. It targets prospective students.
A public agricultural education institution, Agricampus Var is organizing a BTS Orientation Morning on Saturday, February 7 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Elie di Russo: "Winter tourism was born in Hyères"
Elie di Russo recalls the tourist history of Hyères. The town inspired the phrase Côte d'Azur.
As honorary deputy mayor of Hyères, Elie di Russo sends his best wishes of happiness and peace to all residents of Hyères...
Stéphane Rambaud: "We need a State that protects, a Europe that respects, and a...
Var MP Stéphane Rambaud reviews the past year and sets his priorities for 2026. He opposes the Mercosur agreement and supports private doctors.
For Stéphane Rambaud, MP for Var's 3rd constituency, "2025 was a difficult year for many French people."
A modern and eco-friendly ALDI store
The ALDI store in la Moutonne reopened on December 17 following a complete rebuild. The modern site now features upgraded eco-friendly technologies.
After a demolition followed by a reconstruction, the ALDI store reopened on December 17 at 505 chemin de l'Estagnol in La Moutonne.
FloK, a creative renaissance through zinc
Self-taught artist FloK creates unique artworks from recycled zinc in Le Pradet. Her nature-inspired paintings and sculptures are now on display.
Flore Kernec, known as the artist FloK, is a 56-year-old self-taught artist from Bretagne, whose artistic journey is as rich as it is diverse.
4th edition of the Festival Lire Au Pradet
FLAP (Festival Lire Au Pradet) celebrates its 4th edition on Feb 7 and 8, in partnership with Ville du Pradet and the association Lire Au Pradet.
Children put their hands to the soil!
Recently, the young people from the leisure center took part in a planting workshop on the allée des Droits de l’Enfant.
216 free parking spaces in the city center
A new free parking lot with 216 spaces has opened downtown. It is part of an urban renewal project.
The City recently opened a new city-center car park, marking a new stage in its major urban redevelopment project.
Students learn about the healthcare system
The Var delegation of the Mutualité française organized a student health day with the Service de santé étudiante, the services of the Université de…
The gendarmerie mobilized for the widows of the Arme
In Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, the gendarmerie visited widows of former officers for the holidays. Festive gift baskets were distributed with the help of young cadets.
During the end-of-year holidays, the gendarmerie nationale renewed, as it does every year, its iconic solidarity action for...
The Saint-Jean à la Porte latine church restored with care and respect
Saint-Jean church in La Valette-du-Var reopened after a year of restoration. A large crowd attended the inaugural mass.
After a year of work, this iconic site in La Valette-du-Var reopened its doors to a large crowd.
In 2024, 256,756 tonnes of waste collected
In 2024, Métropole TPM collected 256,756 tonnes of waste. Local officials reviewed reports on waste management and accessibility.
During the Conseil métropolitain, the deliberative assembly examined several annual reports (2024) of structural importance for the territory.
The MRI Linac Unity accelerator, a cutting-edge technology
The Saint-Louis Center in Toulon acquires the Unity MRI Linac accelerator. This tool offers unprecedented radiotherapy precision in Var.
Recently, the Centre de Radiothérapie Saint-Louis of the Croix-Rouge acquired a system of unparalleled precision with the MRI Linac Unity accelerator.
In December, the Métropole was full of good cheer
In December, Christmas festivities animated the Toulon Metropolis. Various events brought residents together in La Garde, La Valette, and Le Pradet.
In La Garde, the Hivernales made a magical return. In La Valette-du-Var, it was a magical time, and in Le Pradet, the atmosphere was warm and festive.
The guardian angels of the Méditerranée honored
On December 11, a ceremony was held to present military territory protection medals to the air traffic controllers of the Centre de...
Christophe Madrolle elected vice-president
The Mediterranean Sea Basin Council launched its 2025-2028 term. Christophe Madrolle was elected vice-president.
On December 16, the members of the Conseil maritime de façade (CMF) Méditerranée met at the Direction interrégionale de la mer Méditerranée.
Clearance divers, a globally recognized specialized unit
The Mediterranean Clearance Diver Group celebrated its 70th anniversary. This elite unit neutralizes over 11 tons of ammunitions yearly.
On December 18, 2025, the Groupe des Plongeurs Démineurs (GPD) de la Méditerranée celebrated its 70 years of history.
Christian Lopez, 2025 Pizza World Champion
Christian Lopez won the 2025 Pizza World Cup Classica in Rome. The Var pizzaiolo stood out with an Armorican-style octopus pizza.
The Varois pizzaiolo caused a sensation by winning the coveted Pizza World Champion title at the Pizza World Cup Classica 2025 in Rome.
Max Bauer: 'Did you say food sovereignty?'
Max Bauer from Coordination Rurale attended the food sovereignty conference at the Ministry of Agriculture. He expressed skepticism regarding the government's ambitions.
In December, Max Bauer, representing the national Coordination Rurale, took part in the work of the special plant production sector group, chaired...
A new scanner at the hospital
The Centre Hospitalier d'Hyères acquired a new state-of-the-art scanner equipped with AI. This investment represents a total cost of €545,000.
This state-of-the-art equipment serves the population of the Hyères basin.
La Caf du Var installed in its new headquarters
Caf du Var inaugurated its new headquarters in the Loubière district of Toulon. This eco-responsible building brings together 480 employees from three former sites.
Inaugurated with the préfet du Var and local officials, this new venue in the heart of Toulon aims to improve the quality of service of the Caf.
François de Canson advocates for 'the freedom of the communes'
During his New Year address, François de Canson defended municipal autonomy. The mayor of La Londe-les-Maures also honored local talents.
On January 6, during the New Year's ceremony, François de Canson, mayor of La Londe-les-Maures, delivered a speech marked by gravity and...
The cadets de la gendarmerie of Var received their diplomas
The Var gendarmerie group presented diplomas to the 2025 class of cadets. These young people completed a 15-day immersion program.
In November, the groupement de gendarmerie of Var closed the 2025 class of the cadets de la gendarmerie.
Welcome support for the Rugby Fauteuil Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée
The VINCI Autoroutes Foundation supports the Rugby Fauteuil Club Toulon Provence Méditerranée. A €10,000 grant was formalized in Toulon.
During the 8th Méditerranée Cup, the Fondation VINCI Autoroutes rewarded the Var club for deploying its solidarity initiatives
When will you crash?
In 2025, VINCI Autoroutes recorded nearly 50 collisions involving intervention vehicles across its entire network.
Fabien Piersanti: 'At the highest levels of the State, we are treated with contempt and cynicism'!
Fabien Piersanti presented his New Year wishes for the Var construction sector. He denounced a major housing crisis.
On December 16 and 18, 2025, Fabien Piersanti, president of the Fédération du BTP du Var, extended his wishes to representatives of the profession...
Humanitarian Mission to Sénégal for Doctor Thomas Philip
Thomas Philip, a GP in Hyères, has just returned from a 10-day humanitarian mission in M’Bour, a port city located 80 kilometers from...
A major regional cause
Région Sud allocates €1 million per year to fight school bullying. An action plan targets 174 public high schools.
1 million euros per year will be dedicated by the Région Sud to preventing and combating school bullying.
10 years of collective commitment serving the territories
Région Sud revealed the 11 winners of the Trophées du Sud on December 17, 2025. This public vote marks ten years of local action.
Residents have distinguished 11 projects that marked a decade of regional action.
François de Canson: 'Tomorrow, AI will represent hundreds of skilled jobs'
At the Trophées Var Matin, François de Canson promoted embedded AI development. Region Sud is investing €70 million into this strategic technology.
François de Canson, vice-president of the Région Sud, recalled the challenges of embedded AI at the presentation of the Trophées Var Matin.