07/27/2026
Cover No. 260 — La Gazette du Var

La Gazette du Var

Edition No. 260

Published on May 4, 2026

Articles in this issue

L'Étoile, a school of resilience for young sailors
ToulonCulture & Heritage

L'Étoile, a school of resilience for young sailors

The schooner L'Étoile, a historic Navy training ship, has begun a four-month mission in the Mediterranean to train and meet the public.

The Editorial Team
Three artists, between here and elsewhere, at the « Le Moulin » gallery
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

Three artists, between here and elsewhere, at the « Le Moulin » gallery

On April 8, the bright rooms of the « Le Moulin » art gallery welcomed a large crowd gathered around three artists who came to present their...

The Editorial Team
La Maurin des Maures confirms its success
La Londe-les-MauresSport

La Maurin des Maures confirms its success

The 25th edition of La Maurin des Maures gathered 800 MTB and hiking enthusiasts for a sporting day in the massif des Maures.

The Editorial Team
Private heritage at the heart of a public tug-of-war
GrimaudPolitics & Institutions

Private heritage at the heart of a public tug-of-war

In Port Grimaud, behind the image of a peaceful lakeside town, an institutional clash is unfolding, having hardened over the months.

The Editorial Team
Philippe Leonelli: "The new majority must assume its choices"
Cavalaire-sur-MerPolitics & Institutions

Philippe Leonelli: "The new majority must assume its choices"

The former municipal team, led by ex-mayor Philippe Leonelli, refutes point by point the new mayor's criticisms of the Cœur de Ville projects...

The Editorial Team
A well-oiled chain of solidarity with Soulidarita
Le LavandouHealth & Social Affairs

A well-oiled chain of solidarity with Soulidarita

In 2025, the association donated €22,110 to various causes thanks to sales from its second-hand clothing shop.

The Editorial Team
Budgetary rigor for the new municipal team
Le LavandouPolitics & Institutions

Budgetary rigor for the new municipal team

Mayor Bertrand Carletti presided over his first Conseil municipal, marking a shift toward more rigorous management.

The Editorial Team
A unique sensory journey in the heart of the village
Bormes-les-MimosasCulture & Heritage

A unique sensory journey in the heart of the village

The Léon Chommeton garden is a botanical space dedicated to a global collection of mimosas.

The Editorial Team
The Bail Réel Solidaire, an answer to real estate pressure
Six-Fours-les-PlagesEconomy & Business

The Bail Réel Solidaire, an answer to real estate pressure

UNITI and SAGEM have launched construction of the Soleïade residence, a Bail Réel Solidaire scheme for affordable home ownership.

The Editorial Team
New vintage and radish harvesting competition
La Londe-les-MauresTourism & Local Life

New vintage and radish harvesting competition

In March, Domaine Favanquet organized two open days allowing professionals and individuals to discover the new vintage...

The Editorial Team
Château La Valetanne, a blend of authenticity and the human touch
La Londe-les-MauresEconomy & Business

Château La Valetanne, a blend of authenticity and the human touch

Patrick Schuller, a former defense engineer, fulfilled his dream by purchasing Château La Valetanne, a 14-hectare winery.

The Editorial Team
Éric Dusfourd: 'The Wine Festival is the reward for the daily work of the winegrowers'
La Londe-les-MauresTourism & Local Life

Éric Dusfourd: 'The Wine Festival is the reward for the daily work of the winegrowers'

Under a bright sun, place Camoin vibred to the rhythm of the traditional Wine Festival of AOC Côtes-de-Provence La Londe.

The Editorial Team
A conference to not forget the military personnel missing in Algérie
Culture & Heritage

A conference to not forget the military personnel missing in Algérie

On April 13 at the Maison des Associations, the Souvenir Français organized a conference on the fate of French military personnel missing in Algérie.

The Editorial Team
La Laverie de Léo, an eco-responsible innovation
Le LavandouEconomy & Business

La Laverie de Léo, an eco-responsible innovation

Léonie Le Bris, from Toulon, opened an automatic laundromat meeting a growing need for holidaymakers and professionals alike...

The Editorial Team
Daniel Muraro: 'We offer healthcare workers a maiden flight to say thank you'
CuersHealth & Social Affairs

Daniel Muraro: 'We offer healthcare workers a maiden flight to say thank you'

The association Les Ailes de la Reconnaissance, created by pilots, continues its mission to offer flights to healthcare workers.

The Editorial Team
A first establishment for Promogim
Solliès-PontEconomy & Business

A first establishment for Promogim

After opening its showroom in Fréjus, Groupe Promogim confirms its regional roots with the delivery of the "Cœur Village" residence in Solliès-Pont.

The Editorial Team
Writer-investigator, Emmanuel Giampino explores the boundaries of literature
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Writer-investigator, Emmanuel Giampino explores the boundaries of literature

Already well established in the French literary landscape, he has become a key figure thanks to his appearances at round tables, his...

The Editorial Team
Stéphane Rambaud supports residents affected by severe weather
CarqueirannePolitics & Institutions

Stéphane Rambaud supports residents affected by severe weather

After torrential rains and flooding in Var on March 9-10, thousands now face administrative procedures...

The Editorial Team
High school students imagine the Mediterranean cuisine of tomorrow
HyèresCulture & Heritage

High school students imagine the Mediterranean cuisine of tomorrow

The next generation of Mediterranean gastronomy is already at work.

The Editorial Team
A medical project to sustain healthcare services
HyèresHealth & Social Affairs

A medical project to sustain healthcare services

The clinique de l’Espérance rises from the ashes of the former hôpital Sainte-Marguerite.

The Editorial Team
Rugby, a bridge between France and Ukraine
La Seyne-sur-MerSport

Rugby, a bridge between France and Ukraine

On April 15, a solidarity and sports project was presented at Espace des Arts.

The Editorial Team
“Nettoyons le Sud” returns on May 30
Le PradetEnvironment

“Nettoyons le Sud” returns on May 30

The City mobilizes for the environment.

The Editorial Team
La Foire aux Plants celebrated spring
Environment

La Foire aux Plants celebrated spring

On April 12, La Ville welcomed spring on the occasion of its traditional La Foire aux Plants.

The Editorial Team
A 3rd blue edition to better understand autism
La GardeHealth & Social Affairs

A 3rd blue edition to better understand autism

On April 2, the Guy Môquet 2 sports complex vibrated to the rhythm of solidarity on Thursday, April 2

The Editorial Team
Nature at the heart of municipal concerns
La GardeEnvironment

Nature at the heart of municipal concerns

On April 20, the Ville, in collaboration with the Syndicat de l’Eygoutier, unveiled its renaturalisation project for the Plan and...

The Editorial Team
Watercolor at the heart of artistic observation
Culture & Heritage

Watercolor at the heart of artistic observation

A 2007 graduate of the Beaux-Arts de Toulouse, Véronique Sanson first explored space design before moving to Toulon to found her...

The Editorial Team
An inspiring day of inclusion
La CiotatHealth & Social Affairs

An inspiring day of inclusion

On April 15, Espace Pierre-Bel buzzed like a beehive for the second edition of the Journée de l’inclusion organized by the Ville.

The Editorial Team
A "Leçon" between Bitter Laughter and Dark Crime
La Valette-du-VarCulture & Heritage

A "Leçon" between Bitter Laughter and Dark Crime

In April, the municipal theater "Le Marelios" presented an iconic play from the contemporary repertoire, staged in an innovative and...

The Editorial Team
800 people at the Matinale de l’emploi
La Valette-du-VarEconomy & Business

800 people at the Matinale de l’emploi

A key event, La Matinale de l’emploi brought together more than 800 people.

The Editorial Team
La Mêlée de l’Emploi confirms its local roots
ToulonEconomy & Business

La Mêlée de l’Emploi confirms its local roots

Supported by the Rugby Club Toulonnais (RCT) endowment fund, the 2026 edition attracted more than 1,000 candidates.

The Editorial Team
Josée Massi: "A roadmap for security and proximity"
ToulonPolitics & Institutions

Josée Massi: "A roadmap for security and proximity"

The mayor of Toulon has unveiled her program for the first hundred days, focused on security, proximity, and attractiveness.

The Editorial Team
120 middle school students at the heart of marine engineering
La GardeCulture & Heritage

120 middle school students at the heart of marine engineering

On April 9, the engineering school of the Université de Toulon welcomed 120 students for workshops aimed at inspiring scientific careers.

The Editorial Team
An oriental version of the mythical “Prince Actarus” by Jean-Pierre Savelli
ToulonCulture & Heritage

An oriental version of the mythical “Prince Actarus” by Jean-Pierre Savelli

Returning from a trip to Japan for Goldorak's 50th anniversary, the singer has written an oriental version of the mythical “Prince Actarus”.

The Editorial Team
La Région Sud se positionne comme un pilier de la souveraineté nationale
ToulonEconomy & Business

La Région Sud se positionne comme un pilier de la souveraineté nationale

Le 23 avril à Toulon, la 3ème édition de Toulon Défense Event, événement majeur dans le domaine du recrutement dans le secteur de la Défense et de la Sécurité…

The Editorial Team
ToulonCulture & Heritage

The naval base opens its doors to a Roman-era treasure

The naval base, a strategic military site, offers guided tours of its archaeological remains from the Roman era.

The Editorial Team
Le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, outil de dissuasion face aux tensions internationales
Pierrefeu-du-VarSecurity & Defence

Le porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, outil de dissuasion face aux tensions internationales

Face aux tensions au Moyen-Orient, Jean-Paul Paloméros, ancien Chef d’État-major de l’Armée de l’air (2009-2012), éclaire sur le rôle stratégique du…

The Editorial Team
La Provence Verte, stronghold of the French almond
BrignolesEconomy & Business

La Provence Verte, stronghold of the French almond

On April 13, the inauguration of Brignoles' 'La Casserie d’amandes' symbolized the reclaiming of French food sovereignty.

The Editorial Team
A national ambition for the French flower
HyèresEconomy & Business

A national ambition for the French flower

For Arnaud Montebourg: 'The sovereignty of the horticultural sector will come through production.'

The Editorial Team
Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli (UMIH): "A strategic dialogue to regulate the profession before summer"
Economy & Business

Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli (UMIH): "A strategic dialogue to regulate the profession before summer"

Gathered at the prefecture around Prefect Simon Babre, Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli, president of UMIH of Var and Jean-Louis Masson, president of the Department,…

The Editorial Team
Philippe Tabarot: "Maritime decarbonization, a sovereignty issue for France"
BandolEnvironment

Philippe Tabarot: "Maritime decarbonization, a sovereignty issue for France"

Maritime decarbonization in the Mediterranean is a national priority, encompassing environmental, economic, and sovereignty issues.

The Editorial Team
François de Canson: "A 2026 edition to promote the territories"
Sanary-sur-MerCulture & Heritage

François de Canson: "A 2026 edition to promote the territories"

Launched in 2023, the "Ça c’est le Sud" tour has established itself over three editions as one of the largest touring popular events...

The Editorial Team