La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 265
Published on July 20, 2026
Articles in this issue
Christian Garnier: "Go on an unusual exploration into the heart of the mining past"!
The Cap Garonne Mine Museum launched the immersive tour "La Mine oubliée". Equipped with headlamps, visitors explore one kilometer of 19th-century galleries.
The Cap Garonne Mine Museum is launching a brand-new immersive experience to plunge visitors into the history of the miners.
La Garde: a festive and free summer!
La Garde offers a completely free summer program in July and August. Numerous cultural and festive events are organized for all audiences.
In July, the Ville offers a rich and varied programme with free activities to satisfy all audiences.
La Région Sud reaffirms its ambitions at VivaTech 2026
Région Sud presented its AI strategy at VivaTech 2026. It supported a delegation of 40 local start-ups.
At VivaTech, La Région Sud deployed its AI strategy and accompanied 40 start-ups to assert its technological leadership.
François de Canson: “The label enhances our attractiveness”
The 2025 'Villes et Villages Fleuris' awards honored 75 municipalities in Region Sud in Marseille. The event recognizes local commitment to quality of life and sustainability.
The 2025 list of winners of the “Villes et Villages Fleuris” label honored 75 municipalities of the Région Sud for their commitment to quality of life.
Music, stars and well-being on the program at the Maison de la Nature
The Maison de la Nature in Cavalaire offers many activities this summer. The program includes concerts, night tours and wellness workshops.
This summer, the Maison de la Nature is offering a program of original activities, from musical evenings to night-time safaris.
Hélène Ségara, Julie Zenatti and a drone show at the heart of the festivities
Cavalaire-sur-Mer has revealed its 2026 summer program. Free concerts and events will take place all summer.
The seaside resort has unveiled a rich 2026 summer program, featuring local entertainment and major free concerts.
Thierry Maréchal: “A quarter of a century of commitment and memories”
Thierry Maréchal leaves Le Lavandou municipality after 25 years. He takes on the role of DGS in Hyères.
After 25 years in Le Lavandou, the DGS Thierry Maréchal joins the town hall of Hyères, marking the end of an era for the local authority.
Florian Oltra rewarded for the best apple tart in Var
Florian Oltra won the award for the best apple tart in Var 2026. The prize was presented in his Le Lavandou shop.
Le Lavandou pastry chef Florian Oltra has won the first prize in the 2026 competition for the best apple tart in Var.
La Butinerie, a sensory museum to reinvent the educational experience
In Bormes-les-Mimosas, Laura and Rémi Boulet inaugurated La Butinerie. This sensory and interactive museum is dedicated to beekeeping.
Beekeepers Laura and Rémi Boulet have opened La Butinerie, a sensory and interactive bee museum in Bormes-les-Mimosas.
Protecting an exceptional living environment, between sea and pine forests
The "Nettoyons le Sud" operation took place in La Londe-les-Maures. Many volunteers gathered to clean up the local environment.
The "Nettoyons le Sud" operation mobilized many volunteers in La Londe-les-Maures to preserve the local environment.
A support program for families
The City is launching an annual parenting support program. It was presented on May 29 at the Médiathèque Eurêka.
The Ville has launched an annual parenting support program to assist families in facing current educational and societal challenges.
Sun'box, French expertise in prevention
La Farlède installed a free sunscreen dispenser in Gensollen park. The device aims to protect residents from UV rays.
The municipality of La Farlède has inaugurated a free sunscreen dispenser in parc Gensollen for sun prevention.
A very beautiful 2026 edition of the Fête du Livre
The 12th Hyères Book Festival took place on May 30 and 31 at Forum du Casino. It brought together 150 authors and many visitors.
The 12th Fête du Livre of Hyères gathered 150 authors, including J.M.G. Le Clézio, on May 30 and 31.
CM2 school children take on the road safety challenge
On June 16, 135 primary school pupils faced the road safety challenge. A class from La Garde won first place.
On June 16, 135 CM2 pupils from five municipalities took part in the final of the Challenge intercommunal de sécurité routière.
Successful first inter-integration site games
The association « Faire Route Avec Toi » organized the first inter-integration site sports meetings on June 19 in La Bâtie.
Summer season, a collective mobilization at the service of security
Mayor Hervé Stassinos met with security and rescue services before summer. The goal is to protect the population and the coastline.
The mayor Hervé Stassinos gathered security and rescue actors in anticipation of the summer season and its increased attendance.
Le Pradet: the Town rewarded for the Sandro school garden-courtyard
Le Pradet received a regional award for its Sandro school garden-courtyard. This 3,600 m² project adapts the school space to climate change.
The Town of Le Pradet received the Regional "Qualité de vie" Prize for the design of the garden-courtyard at the Sandro school group.
La Compagnie Créole in free concert for its 50-year career
La Compagnie Créole will perform a free concert on August 12 in La Garde. The show celebrates their 50-year career.
For its 50-year career, La Compagnie Créole is offering a major free concert on August 12 in La Garde.
La Garde: the Ville pays tribute to its volunteers
The municipality of La Garde honored its local volunteers. A ceremony was held with Mayor Hélène Arnaud Bill.
The Municipalité thanked the many volunteers who invest their time all year round in the municipal structures.
A festive and friendly program to liven up the town
La Valette-du-Var offers a free festive summer program. Concerts, open-air cinema, and traditions run until September.
Concerts, open-air cinema, and traditions liven up the town all summer with a rich and free program.
Maison de la Literie is developing in a contrasting market
Maison de la Literie opened a 308 sqm store in La Valette on June 6. The brand defies market trends with an 8% growth.
Maison de la Literie opened a store in La Valette on June 6, showing growth that runs counter to the trend in the furniture sector.
A major survey to analyze summer travel
The TPM metropolis is conducting a mobility survey until September 13. It aims to analyze travel habits of residents and tourists.
The TPM metropolis is conducting a survey until September 13 to analyze the travel habits of residents and tourists.
5 million passengers in one year for the Marseille-Nice train
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice train line celebrates its first anniversary. It carried 5 million passengers in one year.
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice line celebrated its first anniversary with 5 million passengers, a very positive result.
Rabies: a deadly risk at the gates of France
The Var DDPP warns against importing rabies through animals brought back from abroad. France is rabies-free, but the disease remains fatal.
The DDPP of Var warns of the deadly danger of importing rabies by bringing back an animal from abroad before the holidays.
A summer between traditions and modernity
Toulon unveiled its summer 2026 program. The season will combine traditions, concerts, and art exhibitions.
The Ville de Toulon has presented its 2026 summer programme, rich in concerts, exhibitions and popular events.
Le capitaine de vaisseau Maignan at the head of the frégate Provence
Captain François Maignan took command of the frigate Provence. He succeeds Pascal Forissier after three years of intense missions.
François Maignan took command of the frégate Provence, succeeding capitaine de vaisseau Pascal Forissier after three years.
Barbara Olszak (Naval Group) takes over the presidency of Pôle Mer Méditerranée
Barbara Olszak from Naval Group was elected president of Pôle Mer Méditerranée. She succeeds Laurent Moser.
Barbara Olszak, an executive at Naval Group, has been elected president of Pôle Mer Méditerranée, succeeding Laurent Moser.
La Farlède: youth at the heart of the 400th anniversary celebrations
On June 20, La Farlède celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Navy. The ceremony highlighted the youth of the Naval Military Preparation.
La Farlède honored the young recruits of the Préparation Militaire Marine during the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale.
Magistrates and ONU experts rethink the protection of the living
The Université de Toulon hosted the first conference on the law of nature. Experts discussed legal protection for the living world.
The Université de Toulon hosted the first Assises du droit de la nature, a summit to adapt the legal framework to ecological challenges.
The partnership with the Mission Locale inspires vocations among young people
Var gendarmerie and Mission Locale de Toulon mark two years of partnership. The initiative boosts youth recruitment into law enforcement.
The Var gendarmerie and the Mission Locale of Toulon draw a positive balance of their collaboration for recruiting young people.
A forum to raise citizens' awareness of major risks
Bormes-les-Mimosas hosted a major risk forum in La Favière. The event trained residents to respond to emergency situations.
The commune of Bormes-les-Mimosas organized a forum to train the public on the right reflexes to adopt when faced with major risks.
Stéphane Rambaud salues the creation of the association "Les Amis de Dorian"
MP Stéphane Rambaud attended the launch of « Les Amis de Dorian » on June 20. This new group aims to boost civic engagement in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
On June 20, MP Stéphane Rambaud participated in the inauguration of the association "Les Amis de Dorian" in La Seyne-sur-Mer.
Transmitting the flame of the Résistance
In Toulon, the préfet of Var presided over the ceremony of the 86th anniversary of the historic Appeal of général de Gaulle.
A law with reinforced powers for prefects
The Var prefect and prosecutors reviewed one year of action against drug trafficking. Enhanced administrative powers have boosted law enforcement efforts on the ground.
The préfet du Var and prosecutors presented the assessment of the law on drug trafficking, one year after its promulgation.
Managing the risks associated with tourist over-tourism
France reinforces security in Var for the summer. The plan handles the doubling of the population.
The State has unveiled its plan to secure the Var, the leading tourist department in France, whose population doubles in summer.
Stéphane Rambaud: "An imperative of sovereignty in an unstable context"
The i-Naval 2026 event took place in Toulon. It gathered key players from French naval defense.
The i-Naval 2026 event highlighted the crucial role of innovation in guaranteeing France's strategic independence.
The future aircraft carrier, an economic “Big Pang” for the territory
ADETO gathered economic leaders in La Seyne-sur-Mer. Toulon prepares for the arrival of the new aircraft carrier by 2035.
ADETO brought together economic players from Var to prepare for the arrival of the future aircraft carrier in Toulon.
La Région launches a plan to revive a struggling sector
Région Sud adopted the Regional Organic Plan 2026-2028 on June 26. It aims to boost consumption and support farmers.
La Région Sud, leader in organic farming, has adopted a 2026-2028 plan to consolidate its sectors and revive consumption.
“This tour is an essential summer event”
The free tour "Ça, c’est le Sud" features 30 summer concerts until August 16. The event connects locals and tourists.
The free tour “Ça, c’est le Sud” is offering 30 concerts in the region until August 16.
“The region is a territory blessed by the Gods!”
The “Ça, c’est le Sud” tour, organized by the CRT, returns to celebrate the Mediterranean art of living with many artists.
Experts advocate for a preventive approach
Health professionals met on June 2 in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer. They advocate shifting the healthcare system toward prevention.
Meeting in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer, health professionals defined the priorities for a preventive overhaul of the system.
Forest fires in Var: heightened vigilance for civil security
The 2026 Forest Fire campaign was launched in La Crau, Var. Authorities are strengthening surveillance and firefighting tools.
The Feux de forêt 2026 campaign was launched in La Crau by the authorities of Var to anticipate fire risks.
Fighting forest fires: the Région Sud deploys 250 young sentinels
Région Sud deploys 250 young forest guards this summer. They monitor natural areas to prevent wildfires.
This summer, 250 young Gardes régionaux forestiers have been deployed to monitor the massifs of the Région Sud in the face of fire risks.