La Gazette du Var
Edition No. 267
Published on August 17, 2026
Articles in this issue
Port-Grimaud is 60 years old!
The lake city of Port-Grimaud is celebrating its 60th anniversary during summer festivities. On this occasion, residents officially requested separation from the municipality of Grimaud.
For its 60th anniversary, the lakeside city of Port-Grimaud celebrates its history and unique identity, based on a strong sense of community.
Yoyo Maeght, an exceptional encounter between art and solidarity
Yoyo Maeght gave a charity lecture at the musée du Niel in Var. All proceeds were donated to the Roue libre association.
Art dealer Yoyo Maeght gave a lecture at the musée du Niel, combining her family history with a commitment to solidarity.
Popular shows and demanding programming
La Londe-les-Maures hosted a rich cultural season this summer. Free festivals and historical commemorations welcomed thousands of visitors.
La Londe-les-Maures experienced a summer rich in cultural events, from jazz to the Liberation Day.
Art at the heart of the life of Françoise Dedon
Painter Françoise Dedon exhibits her artworks from Cannes to the Carrousel du Louvre. She now welcomes visitors to her own gallery in Hyères.
Portrait of Françoise Dedon, a painter from Hyères whose works are exhibited from Cannes to the Carrousel du Louvre.
Niel coastal path: a natural and tourist heritage enhanced
The Niel coastal path in Hyères has reopened after more than 20 years of closure. Safety works cost over one million euros.
Closed since 2001, the Niel coastal path in Hyères has reopened to the public after over one million euros of safety works.
For the Giens peninsula, take the trackless train!
The free tourist train in presqu’île de Giens runs until August 31. It offers a car-free alternative between the Almanarre parking and the village.
The free trackless train on the Giens peninsula runs until August 31, offering a summer alternative to the car.
A "Féerie des Lumières" for a magical evening
Le Lavandou celebrated the end of July with a light parade and water activities. The evening concluded with a magical drone light show.
On July 31, the seafront lit up for a magical evening featuring a parade, a drone show and a popular public ball.
At Le Grand Bleu cinema, Simon Henry succeeds Tristan Bonis as director
Simon Henry has taken over as director of Le Grand Bleu cinema in Le Lavandou. He succeeds Tristan Bonis following a record attendance of 90,000 in 2025.
After three successful years, Tristan Bonis leaves Le Grand Bleu cinema, replaced by Simon Henry, who will ensure continuity.
Bormes-les-Mimosas: Public Consultation, Key Word of Development Projects
The town hall of Bormes-les-Mimosas met with residents of chemin des Catalanes on-site. The goal is to plan road safety measures to slow down traffic.
The town hall consulted residents of chemin des Catalanes to co-design road safety measures.
In Fontainebleau, the exceptional commitment of firefighters
Eight firefighters from Var were deployed to Seine-et-Marne to protect the Fontainebleau forest. Mayor François Arizzi praised their dedication.
Eight firefighters from Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou were deployed to Seine-et-Marne, a commitment praised by François Arizzi.
Naval Group in Les Bormettes, a project for the future and sovereignty
Naval Group is investing 140 million euros in Les Bormettes to build a new center of excellence. Work begins this year on this long-abandoned industrial site.
The National Day speech highlighted the future Naval Group site, a major project for sovereignty and the local economy.
The winning summer cocktail
La Londe-les-Maures reinforces its security forces for the summer season. The town combines nature preservation with increased police presence.
La Londe-les-Maures combines natural preservation and strict security to guarantee its quality of life.
When the night awakens the city…
The city comes alive at night with sports and cultural events. The Course du Soleil and night markets attract many visitors.
The city comes alive at night with sports and cultural events, the lungs of community, economic, and tourism life.
François de Canson praises the commitment of volunteers
François de Canson gathered 230 volunteers at the annual association meeting. The mayor highlighted their vital role in La Londe.
The mayor paid tribute to local associations at their annual meeting, reaffirming the municipality's support.
Go on a gourmet stroll with the Cave des Vignerons!
La Cave des Vignerons Londais offers Croisières Vigneronnes until August 26. These trips allow visitors to taste Côtes de Provence La Londe wines at sea.
The Cave des Vignerons Londais invites you to discover its fine, elegant wines during the Croisières Vigneronnes until August 26.
Les Nocturnes, a great moment of emotion
The 3rd edition of Les Nocturnes festival took place from June 30 to July 4 at Château Forbin. The event featured international artists and young talents.
The 3rd edition of the Les Nocturnes festival at Château Forbin was held from June 30 to July 4, marked by excellence.
Hyères: The City celebrates the values of the Republic
The city of Hyères celebrated July 14th with a solemn military ceremony. Wreaths were also laid at monuments in Giens and Salins.
The traditional July 14 military ceremony paid tribute to the founding values of the Republic, in the presence of elected officials and the armed forces.
Mystery and logic at the library
In July, the municipal library organized two special activities for children. A detective game and an illustration workshop welcomed young local readers.
In July, the municipal library offered an investigation game and a creative workshop that delighted the children of the municipality.
Solemn tribute to the victims of the Oran massacre of July 5, 1962
A ceremony was held in Le Pradet to commemorate the Oran massacre of July 5, 1962. The event brought together victims' families and local officials.
64 years after the tragedy, a ceremony paid tribute to the hundreds of victims of July 5, 1962 in Oran.
La Garde: A global project for healthy eating
In La Garde, a partnership connects the Jardins familiaux with the épicerie solidaire Saint François. Freshly harvested vegetables are now given to food aid beneficiaries.
The Jardins familiaux now provide fresh vegetables to the Saint François solidary grocery store through a new partnership.
A practical learning of democracy
The Youth City Council of La Garde held its plenary session on July 1st. Young elected members presented the final assessment of their local projects.
The Conseil de Ville des Jeunes of La Garde presented the results of its mandate during a solemn plenary session.
Isabelle Becker's "Puissantes vibrations"
The Galerie d'art Le Moulin hosted Isabelle Becker's exhibition in La Valette-du-Var. The event "Puissantes vibrations" took place from July 22 to August 7.
The Le Moulin gallery hosted Isabelle Becker's "Puissantes vibrations" exhibition, an expressive journey into the heart of the human experience.
Great success for the road safety prevention operation at Avenue 83
L’Avenue 83 hosted a road safety event on July 17 and 18. Visitors took part in interactive workshops.
Avenue 83 hosted a major road safety awareness campaign during the peak summer holiday travel period.
Les Shop by Creart, a designer boutique
The Creart compagnie collective opened a creators' shop on avenue du Char Verdun. It highlights local handmade crafts and artwork.
The Creart compagnie collective has opened its new designer boutique on Avenue du Char Verdun, in the historic centre.
La Valette: The history of circles, witnesses of social changes
A conference in La Valette revisited the history of local workers' clubs. The historic Cercle des travailleurs is now a café and coworking space.
An Académie du Var conference retraced the history of workers' circles in La Valette, reflecting the evolution of society.
Elite divers and robots tackle the wreck of La Lune
An archaeological mission explored the 17th-century wreck of La Lune off Toulon. Navy divers and robots operated together at a depth of 90 meters.
Drassm and the Marine nationale conducted a human and robotic exploration of the wreck of the royal vessel La Lune.
The PHA Tonnerre transformed into a drone arena!
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted unique drone races. Military and civilian pilots competed on the flight deck.
On July 7, the PHA Tonnerre hosted drone races pitting civil and military pilots against each other.
26 new clearance divers graduate
26 clearance diver students graduated on July 17. The ceremony took place in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer.
After ten months of training, 26 student clearance divers graduated at the École de plongée de Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer on July 17.
Thomas Chaboud at the Helm of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
Commander Thomas Chaboud took command of the supply ship Jacques Chevallier in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Christophe Gaume.
Frigate Captain Thomas Chaboud has taken command of the force replenishment vessel Jacques Chevallier in Toulon.
Var maritime units honored on the Champs-Élysées
Several French Navy units based in Var paraded in Paris on July 14. The event celebrated the 400th anniversary of the French Navy.
Several Marine nationale units based in Toulon, Hyères, and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer paraded in Paris for July 14.
Thibault Lavernhe Takes Command of the Chevalier Paul
Captain Thibault Lavernhe took command of the frigate Chevalier Paul. He succeeds Jean-Ythier Verly after two years of intense operations.
Captain Thibault Lavernhe has taken command of the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul, succeeding Captain Jean-Ythier Verly.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel at the helm of the Staff
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the French Navy. He succeeded Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the Marine, succeeding Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
Three Education Figures Decorated
Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three figures in Toulon. Mayor Josée Massi attended the ceremony.
In Toulon, Department President Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three prominent figures from the world of education.
The cadets of the Gendarmerie commit themselves to their elders
The Hyères section of the UNPRG met with the Var Gendarmerie cadets. These young people are actively involved in civic and memorial actions.
The Hyères section of the UNPRG praised the civic and memorial commitment of the young cadets of the Gendarmerie du Var.
A wealth of operational experience for Colonel Ledoux
Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54th Artillery Regiment in Hyères on July 22. He succeeds Colonel Xavier Tarot at the head of this surface-to-air unit.
Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54ème régiment d'artillerie in Hyères, succeeding Colonel Xavier Tarot on July 22.
Strengthening the bond of trust between police and youth
The Police Youth Leisure Center launched its summer season in Hyères. This program targets 11-17 year olds to build trust with law enforcement.
In Hyères, the Centre de Loisirs Jeunes of the Police nationale aims to strengthen the bond of trust between young people and institutions.
The Département mobilises eco-delegates for their territory
The Var Department gathered 29 middle schools in Toulon for the eco-delegates forum. The event aimed to train students in territorial citizenship.
The Département committed to 29 middle schools at a Toulon forum to train eco-delegates in territorial citizenship.
Fédération du BTP du Var reaches out to newly elected mayors
The Fédération du BTP du Var brought together over 200 economic players and local elected officials. The goal is to strengthen cooperation with newly elected mayors.
Fédération du BTP du Var met with the new mayors to propose an enhanced dialogue throughout their mandates.
A virtual dive to better protect the Mediterranean
The free exhibition Neptune Évolution takes place in La Londe-les-Maures until August 28. It offers a virtual dive to raise awareness about protecting the Mediterranean.
In La Londe-les-Maures, the Neptune Évolution summer exhibition combines technology and ecology for an immersive discovery of the seabed.
Orange schedules the end of 2G in Var for October 2026
Orange will shut down its 2G network in Var on October 6, 2026. This move aims to modernize mobile infrastructure.
Orange announces the end of its 2G network in Var for October 6, 2026, to modernize its infrastructure.
François de Canson: "The Hyères pelicandrome has proven its effectiveness"
François de Canson presented the progress report for the « Guerre du Feu » plan in Hyères. The new pélicandrome demonstrated its effectiveness during a recent fire.
François de Canson assessed the "Guerre du Feu" plan and praised the effectiveness of the new Hyères pelicandrome.
Région Sud rewards baccalaureate excellence
Région Sud rewarded 2,225 high school graduates from the académie de Nice who earned highest honors. A ceremony took place at lycée Rouvière in Toulon.
The Region honored 2,225 Nice academy graduates for earning "Très Bien" honors with a €300 individual grant.
The sea fuels our regional development
An Insee study presented in Toulon confirms the leading role of region Sud in the maritime economy. The sector accounts for over 102,000 direct jobs in the territory.
An INSEE study confirms the leading position of the Région Sud in the maritime economy, with over 100,000 jobs.