La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 264
Published on July 6, 2026
Articles in this issue
Frank Castellano: “Creating emotion is our mission”!
Frank Castellano, leader of the Chœur du Sud, is taking part in the summer tour “Ça c’est le Sud” for the third year.
Discover the marine riches of Anse Magaud
In La Garde, Naturoscope offers activities all summer long to discover the marine treasures of Anse Magaud.
In La Garde, a summer paced by music and culture
Throughout the summer, La Garde offers a festive and free program with dozens of events for all audiences.
A star-studded lineup for the 'Virtuoses sous les étoiles' festival
The 4th edition of the 'Virtuoses sous les étoiles' festival gathers great classical music names until July 20.
This summer, rediscover the seaside charm of Le Pradet!
Le Pradet offers a particularly dense program of summer events for residents and tourists.
Musée d’Histoire et d’Art: a century of history and passion in Bormes
For its 100th anniversary, the Musée d'Histoire et d'Art de Bormes inaugurates an exhibition and officialises its future Centre d'Art project.
Le Lavandou: 20 lifeguards and 7 CRS to monitor the beaches
The City has deployed its summer system with 20 lifeguards and 7 CRS in reinforcement to ensure beach surveillance.
School cross-country run: youth united in a great sporting celebration
For nearly 20 years, the school cross-country run has brought together hundreds of students, from kindergarten to middle school.
In Bormettes, the soul of a neighborhood festival of yesteryear
The traditional Bormettes festival brought life to the neighborhood during the four days of the Pentecôte 2026 weekend.
The coastline vibrated to the rhythm of maritime passions
On June 6, the Fête de la Mer et du Nautisme gathered a large crowd at port Miramar for free activities.
Yves Palmiéri: 'Here, summer is lived together'
The town of La Farlède has unveiled its rich 2026 summer programme, blending concerts, sport, culture and popular traditions.
Les Nocturnes shone with pianist Christian Zacharias
The 3rd edition of Les Nocturnes at Château Forbin, from June 30 to July 4, was marked by the presence of pianist Christian Zacharias.
Stéphane Rambaud hails a "formidable tool for intellectual empowerment"
At the Fête du Livre, MP Stéphane Rambaud reaffirmed the essential role of books in the face of digital technology.
From Toulon Hyères airport, a new direct route to the heart of Londres
Toulon Hyères airport inaugurated on June 2 a direct connection to Londres City, operated by British Airways.
La plage des Oursinières, an ever more inclusive space
The municipality has acquired a new launching wheelchair to make La plage des Oursinières more accessible to people with reduced mobility.
This summer, 13 lifeguards are ensuring safety on the beaches
Thirteen lifeguards are deployed on the five beaches of Le Pradet to ensure swimmer safety during the summer season.
A welcome basket for new residents
The municipality of Le Pradet welcomed its new residents on June 5 with a meeting and a basket of local products.
CM2 school children on the Paths of Memory
CM2 students took part in a memorial pathway organized by the Souvenir Français to pass down the history of conflicts.
La Garde: Jean-Aicard students present their Educational Terrestrial Area
Students from Jean-Aicard school presented their Educational Terrestrial Area project, marked by the creation of an educational pond.
La Ville, candidate for a 4th flower
The Espaces fleuris ceremony was held on June 5, as the town considers applying for a fourth flower.
At Accusano park, a successful nature awareness event
On June 7, Escale Nature attracted many visitors to Accusano park for biodiversity activities.
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The man alone, face to face with the audience
On May 13, Fred Guittet delivered a poignant one-man show about the life of a homeless man, Pilo, at place de l’horloge.
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Successful try for the 1st edition of the Tournoi Basile Moraitis
From May 14 to 16, La Valette-du-Var hosted the first edition of the Basile Moraitis international rugby tournament.
Unprecedented mobilization for Operation Clean Bay
From June 1 to 7, the Marine nationale led the 17th cleaning campaign of the Toulon bay and its surroundings.
Var pays tribute to the Morts pour la France in Indochine
On June 8, the department commemorated the Morts pour la France in Indochine, in the presence of Minister Alice Rufo in Fréjus.
The philosopher Nietzsche revealed by his music
A lecture-concert recently explored Nietzsche's little-known musical work, in connection with his philosophy.
The "Vignerons sous les étoiles" evening returns for a 3rd edition
On July 18, Argentière beach in La Londe-les-Maures will host the 3rd edition of the "Vignerons sous les étoiles" evening.
Confirmed success for the second Haut-Var rally
The second edition of the Rallye des classes défense du Haut-Var brought together 200 young people and many professionals in Barjols.
François de Canson: "With the Tournée, we want to bring people together, celebrate our region and
La Tournée Ça, c'est le Sud returns for a 4th edition with 30 free concerts from July 2 to August 16.
A €6 million building for the future helicopter fleet
The foundation stone of the future Section Aérienne de Gendarmerie has been laid in Hyères to accommodate a modernized helicopter fleet.
A deceptive recovery against the backdrop of a new housing crisis
The Observatoire Immobilier de Provence draws up a contrasted assessment of the Var real estate sector, split between recovery and crisis.
Christophe Gruel (Promocash): "Professionals are predicting a great summer season"
The manager of Promocash La Farlède is optimistic about the tourism season in Var after a record-breaking customer event.
Région Sud reaffirms its ambition with a 100% green budget
On June 3, during the 3rd regional COP, Région Sud assessed its ecological policy and reaffirmed its ambitions.
Nettoyons le Sud: a record citizen mobilization
The 'Nettoyons le Sud' campaign mobilized 25,000 volunteers who collected 85 tons of waste for its 4th edition.
François de Canson: 'There is no sovereignty without industry, nor without innovation'
At i-Naval, François de Canson reaffirmed his desire to make Var a center of excellence in defense technologies.