
La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 263
Published on June 15, 2026
Articles in this issue

Jérémy Frérot in free concert this summer
Singer-songwriter Jérémy Frérot will perform a free outdoor concert in La Garde, an eagerly awaited summer event on July 8.

In Hyères, Villa Frouin, a meeting place for contemporary creation
From June 26 to 28, Villa Frouin hosts the 2nd edition of its festival dedicated to the diversity of contemporary ceramics.

The generosity of shopkeepers sends middle schoolers to Andalousie
A raffle organized by the Frédéric Mistral middle school, thanks to the generosity of local shopkeepers, helped fund a trip to Andalousie.

France Cancer donates €20,000 to Nice researchers
The Var-Est branch of the France Cancer association presented a €20,000 check, from cork collecting, to researchers in Nice.

Free screenings to bring healthcare closer to residents
L'Assurance Maladie and the CPTS Pays des Maures Littoral led a free screening operation in Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou.

The traverse Deï Limbert, a key thoroughfare
The Town has inaugurated the traverse Deï Limbert, a €826,000 key route promoting soft mobility and quality of life.

Naval Group, a center of excellence in underwater technologies
30 years after the closure of the historic Bormettes torpedo factory, the European naval defense leader is reviving the area's industrial past.

“Entre vignes et Coudon” celebrated the local terroir in style
On May 29, place de la Liberté transformed into an open-air market, bringing together producers, artisans, winemakers and trade professionals...

At the amicale de l'Appel du 18 Juin, Christian Devos passes the torch to Bernard Brétecher
On June 18, a date whose symbolism resonates at the heart of our national history, he hands over his mandate to Bernard Bretecher.
“Defending the values of freedom, secularism and republican authority”
Stéphane Rambaud, MP for Var, supports showing the film “L’abandon” in regional high schools to defend Samuel Paty’s memory and republican values.

"An insufficient aid scheme in the face of the fuel crisis"
In the face of soaring prices, the executive is sharply criticized by Stéphane Rambaud, MP for the 3rd constituency of Var, for aid deemed complex...

"La Palette revisite Paul Gauguin", a colorful exhibition
From May 26 to 29, the La Palette Pradétane association presented its creations at the Espace des Arts on the theme "La Palette revisite Paul Gauguin".

Pushing limits and good humor guaranteed for the 4th edition of Tri Aqua
For this event, the Club de Kayak invites amateur athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.

La Ville celebrates Saint-Pierre, patron saint of fishermen
On July 4, Port des Oursinières hosts the traditional Fête de la Saint-Pierre, a must-attend event of the summer.

“The Forgotten Mine, at the Heart of the Past”!
The new team of the musée de la Mine de Cap Garonne, elected last March, offers an immersive adventure called 'The Forgotten Mine, at the Heart of the Past'!

Hélène Arnaud-Bill: 'May 8, 1945, is a scar in our collective memory'
On May 8, La Garde celebrated the victory over Nazi Germany, in the presence of Stéphane Rambaud, MP for the 3rd constituency of Var and Jean-Louis...

Valérie Daumas wins the Grand Prix Dieudonné Jacobs
The 37th Grand Prix Dieudonné Jacobs of painting 2026 was awarded to the painter Valérie Daumas.

Jardin de Baudouvin, a beehive for a day for Bee Day
On May 20, La Valette-du-Var buzzed to the sweet hum of bees, celebrating the day dedicated to them in the heart of the preserved nature of...
The Fête de l’écrit reconnects with handwritten correspondence
La Poste invited the public to the Toulon Liberté office for a day of free workshops dedicated to the pleasure of handwriting.

Rise in cancers: lifestyles more to blame than pesticides
Despite a drop in pesticides, cancers have doubled in France since 1990, an increase driven by aging and lifestyles.

Great popular success for the opening of the Fort du Grand Saint-Antoine
Usually closed, the Fort du Grand Saint-Antoine opened its doors for the May commemorations, attracting hundreds of visitors.

From the 'bananas' of Algérie to anti-submarine warfare
Based in Hyères, it celebrated its 70th anniversary on May 30, recalling a rich history from the Algérie war to modern Caïmans.

The tiger mosquito, new terror of cities
As mosquito season peaks in Var, a pharmacist from Hyères details the species present and the only truly effective solutions...

The benefits of physical activity and a balanced diet
On May 30, the new edition of Parcours du Cœur raised public awareness about the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Health actors mobilized against tobacco
CHI Toulon La Seyne-sur-Mer (CHI) organized three prevention and awareness days for World No Tobacco Day.

François de Canson: "To the memory of the victims, we owe respect"
One year after the deadly floods in Cavalière, François de Canson, president of Méditerranée Porte des Maures (MPM), paid a solemn tribute to the...

François Accusano park, a green lung and place of remembrance
The City has inaugurated François Accusano park, a major ecological space created on a former parking lot.

Foresight as a response to water challenges
Re-elected head of the Syndicat de l’Eau de l’Est toulonnais, François de Canson recalled the SIAE's heritage of foresight in facing challenges.

In Toulon, tribute ceremony at the Monument aux Morts
On May 27, Toulon commemorated the Journée nationale de la Résistance during an official ceremony at place Gabriel Péri.

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Supporters' anthem, Starmania, covers, the XXL summer of Jean-Pierre Savelli
With the World Cup, hosted in États Unis, Mexique, and Canada, approaching, Jean Pierre Savelli returns with an anthem designed for supporters, a...

The Sud, a territory on the front line of climate change
Europe is investing €5.9 million to protect the Mediterranean forest.

Wine tourism, a major economic challenge
For the summer season, Domaine de Favanquet (La Londe-les-Maures) has announced the start of its summer activities.

Promocash celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale with music
On June 18, Promocash is organizing a day for its professional customers themed around the exceptional 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale.

Defense, tourism and JO 2030, concrete opportunities
At the risingSUD general assembly, François de Canson, vice-president of Région Sud, praised the courage of entrepreneurs facing challenges.

The must-visit gastronomic address on the Var coast
A new season dedicated to gastronomy and exceptional hospitality.