La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 264
Published on July 6, 2026
Articles in this issue
Frank Castellano: “Creating emotion is our mission”!
Le Chœur du Sud is participating in the « Ça c’est summer tour. Frank Castellano directs this large musical project.
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
Naturoscope offers marine activities at Anse Magaud in La Garde this summer. Guided tours explore local life.
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
La Garde offers a free festive program this summer. Concerts, cinema, and medieval festivals are on the menu.
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 festival "Virtuoses sous les étoiles" takes place in Le Castellet until July 20. Five classical music concerts are organized at Saint-Anne chapel.
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 reveals its summer event program. The town offers varied events for everyone.
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
The Museum of History and Art in Bormes celebrates its 100th anniversary with a new exhibition. The town also announced plans for a future Art Center.
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
Le Lavandou deploys 20 lifeguards and 7 CRS police officers to monitor beaches this summer. The plan includes patrol boats, emergency call boxes, and PMR equipment.
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
The annual school cross-country race gathers hundreds of students from kindergarten to middle school. Adapted courses celebrate sportsmanship and unity.
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 Bormettes festival brought the neighborhood to life during Pentecost 2026. The event featured rides, shows, and local entertainment.
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 took place at port Miramar. The free event offered various nautical and environmental activities.
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'
La Farlède unveiled its 2026 summer program. Mayor Yves Palmieri promotes a season of togetherness.
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 festival took place at Château Forbin in Solliès-Pont. World-renowned pianist Christian Zacharias delivered two standout performances.
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 defended reading over digital media. He praised the municipality of Hyères.
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 launched a direct route to London City operated by British Airways. Flights run twice a week until September 1st.
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 acquired a new WaterWheels chair for Les Oursinières beach. This equipment improves access for people with reduced mobility.
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
In Le Pradet, 13 qualified lifeguards are monitoring the five beaches this summer. The service runs daily until August 30.
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
In May, fifth-grade students took part in a remembrance trail guided by Le Souvenir Français. The initiative aims to pass local history down to younger generations.
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
On June 4, Jean-Aicard school pupils in La Garde presented their Educational Terrestrial Area. The creation of an educational pond was their main project.
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
On June 5, the city rewarded amateur gardeners at Villa Jeanne. The municipality is preparing its application 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 took place at Accusano Park in La Garde. The free event raised public awareness about biodiversity.
On June 7, Escale Nature attracted many visitors to Accusano park for biodiversity activities.
The man alone, face to face with the audience
On May 13, actor Fred Guittet performed a one-man show about a homeless man named Pilo on Place de l'Horloge. The play is based on real testimonies collected during street patrols.
On May 13, Fred Guittet delivered a poignant one-man show about the life of a homeless man, Pilo, at place de l’horloge.
Successful try for the 1st edition of the Tournoi Basile Moraitis
From May 14 to 16, La Valette-du-Var hosted the 1st Basile Moraitis Tournament. Hundreds of young international players took part.
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 French Navy led a cleanup of the Toulon roadstead. Civilians and military personnel joined forces.
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
Var paid tribute to those who died for France in Indochina on June 8. Minister Alice Rufo attended in Fréjus.
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 highlighted the little-known musical work of Friedrich Nietzsche. The event featured pianist Florence Schaaff and scholar Philippe Granarolo.
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
The 3rd edition of 'Vignerons sous les étoiles' takes place on July 18 in La Londe-les-Maures. Local winemakers will gather on l'Argentière beach.
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 Haut-Var defense classes rally took place in Barjols. It gathered 200 students and safety professionals.
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
The 4th edition of "La Tournée Ça, c'est le Sud" features 30 free concerts from July 2 to August 16. The event aims to bring people together and promote the region.
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 first stone of the Gendarmerie Air Section was laid in Hyères. This 6 million euro project will accommodate a new 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 reports a mixed outlook for Var. Existing home sales rebound while new construction plunges.
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"
Promocash La Farlède gathered 500 professionals for its Pro Day. The event highlights optimistic forecasts for the summer season in Var.
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
At the 3rd regional COP, Région Sud reaffirmed its environmental commitment. It is deploying Europe's first 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
On May 30, 25,000 volunteers joined the 4th 'Nettoyons le Sud' cleanup. 85 tons of waste were collected across 400 towns.
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'
On June 11 in Toulon, François de Canson promoted industrial and technological sovereignty at i-Naval. He aims to make the Sud Region an excellence hub for defense.
At i-Naval, François de Canson reaffirmed his desire to make Var a center of excellence in defense technologies.