La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 261
Published on May 15, 2026
Articles in this issue
An exceptional 2026 vintage
Boosted by ideal conditions and a strong international lineup, the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères delivered on all its promises...
At the musée du Niel, a manifesto for color
The museum explores the links between color and 20th-century abstraction through 26 major artists.
A day of remembrance for young Londais
As part of passing on memory, the 10 members of the Conseil Municipal des Jeunes of La Londe-les-Maures and their supervisors Mmes Fouque and...
Philippe Leonelli: “A town is not run on excuses”
Former mayor Philippe Leonelli and his team accuse the new municipality of distorting the reality of the Port and Cœur de Ville projects.
Charles, 13: "It was great, we took part in editing a film"
Nineteen teenagers, supervised by the youth service, explored the treasures of Rome during a cultural and immersive trip.
François de Canson: 'If I accept the Légion d’honneur, it is because it is collective'
The mayor received the Légion d'honneur, dedicating this award to his collective path and his family and political mentors.
A new class of flight deck specialists
On April 24, the École du personnel de pont d’envol graduated 19 sailors who will serve on Navy ships.
Exemplary landscaping projects
Organized by VALHOR, this national competition has rewarded French horticulture, floristry and landscape developments for nearly twenty years.
A journey through the history of naval aviation
Inaugurated in late 2024, the Espace de Tradition de l’Aéronautique Navale of BAN Hyères is a pillar of maritime and aviation memory in southern France.
The private banking expertise of La Banque Postale
La Banque Postale is continuing the development of its private bank and has inaugurated the first Louvre Banque Privée space in the Var.
A tribute to human dignity in the face of barbarism
On April 26, Stéphane Rambaud, MP for Var's 3rd constituency, commemorated Deportation Day and stressed the importance of remembrance...
A month of May to question the changes in our world
Philosopher and lecturer Philippe Granarolo offers the public a month of May rich in reflections and debates on topics as varied as...
A new award for baker Damien Maillot
Located in the heart of La Garonne, Damien Maillot's bakery Le Fournil d’Emy has established itself over the years as a must-visit address.
Spring arrives with a bang with the 'O Fêtes pradétanes'
From April 24 to 26, Le Pradet lived three days under the sign of good humor, gathering residents and visitors around varied and festive activities.
Life stories brought to light
At the initiative of the Petits Frères des Pauvres, an exhibition brought to life the memories of 10 elderly people.
Charles Berling meets high school students passionate about cinema
On April 29, film-studies seniors from lycée du Coudon in La Garde met Charles Berling as part of the event.
23 intense years of encounters and life moments
Ulrick Théaud, a photographer from La Valette, was elected best portraitist of France.
The Toulon Forever Instagram competition celebrates its 10th anniversary
For its 10th anniversary, the Toulon Forever Instagram contest invites photographers to capture the city until May 31.
Goldenshop revolutionizes gold buying
Next to the place d’Armes, a Goldenshop network gold buying agency stands out as a trusted player in a sector often criticized for...
An artistic bridge between Brésil and France
From April 1 to 24, Mairie d'Honneur exhibited the blended works of Franco-Brésilienne artist Suzana Dessalien, a poetic and colorful journey.
The anse Méjean site closed for work
The Ville de Toulon and the Métropole have launched emergency work at anse Méjean, closed to the public, to stabilize the cliff.
Toulon, a major player in recruitment
On April 23, the ministre du Travail et des Solidarités, Jean-Pierre Farandou, was in Var to support employment in defense industries.
“The transparency of public broadcasting is a democratic requirement”
Agricultural unionist Max Bauer welcomes the inquiry report on public broadcasting, calling for total transparency in the management of public funds.
A conference-event for the tenth anniversary of UTL6
On April 28, the Université du Temps Libre La Garde - Le Pradet celebrated its tenth anniversary with an exceptional event.
A Strategic Response to Climate Change
In Rians, the Région Sud and the Département du Var launched Var Bleu, a vast network to secure water resources in the face of droughts.
Joseph Merrien takes office amid falling crime rates
Commissioner General Joseph Merrien has been installed in Toulon amid strong security results for the start of 2026.
Var commemorates the victims and heroes of the deportation
On April 26, the ceremony for the National Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Deportation was held in many municipalities of Var.
"Le jour se lève", a show blending dance, song and musical
Living in Var for six years, Jean-Pierre Savelli and his wife Sandry have turned their association "Le jour se lève" into a true home...
On Bendor island, the rebirth of a Mediterranean jewel
Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels have inaugurated the transformed Bendor island, which opened to the public on May 1st after five years of work.
Tourism, a proven economic power
Région Sud accounts for 65% of French tourism growth.
In 2026, 210,000 hiring projects in PACA
Despite an uncertain economic context, hiring intentions in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur remain at a high level.
“In ten years, the Région has consolidated its leading position”
Région Sud has launched its 2026 tourist season by revealing an ambitious strategy. To maintain this position, a study on tourist accommodation...