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Alexander Calder's Balance in Colors
The La Banque museum is hosting the "Calder - Équilibre en couleurs" exhibition until October 31. It features 69 works by American artist Alexander Calder.
The La Banque museum is exhibiting 69 works by Alexander Calder, an artist who made balance a poetic language, until October 31.
An invitation to rediscover the Mediterranean differently
Artist Françoise Dedon presents the exhibition "Mare Nostrum" in Hyères. Her paintings offer a peaceful journey around the Mediterranean.
In Hyères, artist Françoise Dedon offers a rediscovery of the Mediterranean with her exhibition "Mare Nostrum".
A springboard for tomorrow's talents
The 41st Hyères Festival will take place from October 9 to 12 at villa Noailles. It showcases emerging talents in fashion, photography, and accessories.
The 41st edition of the festival of fashion, photography and accessories will be held from October 9 to 12 at the villa Noailles in Hyères.
Corsican fever ignited "Ça c'est le Sud"!
The « Ça c'est le Sud » tour gathered over 100,000 spectators across 30 dates in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The trio Bande à Part from Corse performed alongside Julie Zenatti.
Corsican trio Bande à Part looks back on their remarkable participation in the major summer tour "Ça c’est le Sud".
A family heritage at the heart of winegrowing excellence
An AMOMA delegation from Var visited Domaine des 3 Chênes in Hyères. The family estate produces organic Côtes de Provence wine across five generations.
Domaine des 3 Chênes, led by Amandine and Régis Scarone, embodies the alliance of tradition and agricultural innovation.
MTB school, a strategic priority for UCPL
Union Cycliste et Pédestre Londaise launches its new season. Priority is given to youth training and its mountain bike school.
Union Cycliste et Pédestre Londaise launches its new season, focusing on youth training and charity events.
Claude Mathieu: 'Introducing middle school students to biodiversity and heritage'
Middle school students in Bormes-les-Mimosas created a 20 m² fresco on local biodiversity. The project combines art, science, and heritage.
At the Frédéric Mistral middle school in Bormes, a 4th-grade class created a 20 m² fresco on biodiversity and heritage.
The Département details its support to the municipality
On September 8, Jean-Louis Masson met with Mayor François de Canson. The visit focused on supporting investment projects in La Londe-les-Maures.
On September 8, the president of the Département met with Mayor François de Canson to discuss local investments.
François de Canson: 'The mobilization of everyone is effective'!
Crime rates fell by 21% in La Londe-les-Maures in 2025. Mayor François de Canson presented the annual security assessment.
Crime in La Londe-les-Maures saw a significant drop across all indicators in 2025, the security council revealed.
A dialogue between eras and residents
La Farlède is hosting the event "Fêter le territoire" until October 21. It features exhibitions, concerts, and heritage walks.
The City has launched “Fêter le territoire”, an event to explore its history and heritage until October 21.
Véronique Bernardini: "Safety is an absolute priority"
The mayor of Hyères has unveiled a plan to boost local security. She requested national reinforcements and reorganized municipal forces.
The mayor of Hyères details her action plan for safety, combining enforcement, prevention, and an appeal to the State.
The vital commitment of the local association network
MP Stéphane Rambaud visited several association forums in Var on September 5. He commended the essential work of local volunteers.
MP Stéphane Rambaud praised the commitment of Var associations during his visit to the back-to-school forums.
Serenity and modernization in schools
Nearly 1,000 students returned to school in Le Pradet. The municipality is strengthening staff and modernizing buildings.
The municipality of Le Pradet is investing in modernizing schools and strengthening supervision for the start of the school year.
Lectures to explore sciences, arts, and philosophy
UTL6 launched its new conference season in La Garde and Le Pradet. The eclectic program covers philosophy, history, cinema, and science.
Université du Temps Libre La Garde-Le Pradet launched its new lecture season with an eclectic program, from Platon to AI.
Biodiversity: La Garde, exemplary in the protection of bees
The town of La Garde hosted the 6th edition of Bee Week. The municipality holds the highest distinction of the APIcité label.
La Garde has obtained the highest distinction of the APIcité label, rewarding its deep commitment to the protection of bees.
A €3 million plan for inclusive housing
The Var Department is investing 3 million euros in inclusive housing for disabled people. The project aims for 450 shared living aids by 2030.
The Département du Var is launching a major €3 million plan for inclusive housing for people with disabilities.
Safety and comfort for nearly 2,000 students
1,905 pupils returned to school in La Garde. The municipality carried out major security and renovation work over the summer.
1,905 school children returned to classrooms in La Garde, a back-to-school season marked by major municipal investments.
Franck Chouquet: "Trusting our teams means valuing public service"
The City invested over €780,000 this summer to renovate its public facilities. Works include the Guy Moquet stadium, the dojo, and avenue Maurin des Maures.
The Town took advantage of the summer to modernize several of its facilities, with a total investment exceeding €780,000.
A new strategy to optimize blood and plasma donation
La Valette-du-Var and EFS signed an agreement to optimize blood and plasma collection. The aim is to better direct donations to meet critical medical needs.
La Valette-du-Var and the EFS partner through an agreement to optimize the local blood and plasma collection strategy.
Patrick Moya presents his rich universe in 26 letters
Artist Patrick Moya exhibits his "Abécédaire" at galerie Le Moulin until October 9. The event presents his imaginary world through 26 letters.
Artist Patrick Moya presents his "Abécédaire" at the galerie Le Moulin, a playful journey running until October 9.
Mobilisation for the prevention of gynecological cancers
Sainte-Musse hospital in Toulon held an awareness day for gynecological cancers on September 16. This event took place as part of the Septembre turquoise campaign.
The hôpital Sainte-Musse in Toulon raised public awareness of gynecological cancer prevention during septembre turquoise.
€11 million for greener and more connected schools
The city of Toulon is investing 11 million euros in 2026 to modernize its 84 schools. Over the summer, 45 renovation and greening projects were completed.
The Ville de Toulon is investing €11 million in 2026 to modernize, green, and digitally equip its 84 schools.
A decisive moment in Franco-American history
The French Navy commemorated the Battle of the Chesapeake in Toulon. The event was held for its 400th anniversary.
For its 400th anniversary, the Marine nationale commemorated in Toulon the Battle of the Chesapeake, a decisive victory in 1781.
Military Preparations meet young people
On September 5 and 6, the Préparations Militaires Marine near Toulon met with local youth. This one-year program introduces 16 to 21-year-olds to the Marine nationale.
The Préparations Militaires Marine of the Toulon area organized a weekend of meetings for young people on September 5 and 6.
Vice-admiral d'escadre de Chargères at the head of the FAN
Vice-Admiral Stanislas de Chargères took command of the Naval Action Force on September 1st in Toulon. He succeeds Admiral Christophe Cluzel.
Vice-admiral d'escadre Stanislas de Chargères took command of the Force d’Action Navale, succeeding Admiral Christophe Cluzel.
Florian Edus at the helm of the frigate Guépratte
Florian Edus took command of the frigate Guépratte on September 7 in Toulon. He succeeds Raphaël Villermet after an intense operational period.
Capitaine de vaisseau Florian Edus took command of the La Fayette-type frigate Guépratte in Toulon.
353 organizations and the Marine nationale gathered for the 7th Forum
The 7th Forum des associations took place at Palais Neptune in Toulon. It brought together 353 organizations and the Marine nationale.
The 7th Forum des associations brought together 353 organizations and the Marine nationale, a first, on September 5 at the Palais Neptune.
Françoise Dumont, Christian Simon, Frank Giletti and Carine Leroy elected
On September 27, four senators were elected in Var with a 98.6% turnout. Two lists shared all available seats.
On September 27, Françoise Dumont, Christian Simon, Frank Giletti and Carine Leroy were elected senators of Var.
Xavier Leroux: "The University, a civil and defense reference"
The Université de Toulon adopts a unique strategy combining civilian and defense sectors. It receives 4.2 million euros in funding over five years.
The president of the Université de Toulon unveils a strategic contract for a dual civil and military vocation, unique in France.
A new forest balance to be invented
The Var Department has launched a strategic committee on forest fire prevention. The initiative aims to strengthen safety and balance forest management.
Learning lessons from the latest fires, the Département launched a strategic review and strengthened its financial support for the SDIS.
The effectiveness of the response relies on aerial resources
Région Sud is strengthening its financial and aerial resources to fight forest fires. A close partnership now unites the State, Région, and Departments.
Faced with wildfires, the Région Sud strengthens its strategy in cooperation with the État and the Départements.
Hyères: 65 million euros for a state-of-the-art high school
The Region funded the new Golf-Hôtel high school in Hyères for 65 million euros. The 14,000 m² facility replaces the old site damaged by floods.
The Région invested 65 million euros in the new Golf-Hôtel high school in Hyères, praised for its modernity.
The abandonment of the harkis also belongs to France
On September 25, François de Canson led the national tribute to the harkis in La Londe. The mayor recalled France's responsibility for their abandonment.
The mayor of La Londe recalled France's responsibility in the tragedy of the harkis during the national day of tribute.
A multimodal interchange hub planned on the A57
TPM Metropolis is planning a multimodal transport hub on the A57 in La Garde. A public consultation took place from September 1 to 30.
The Métropole TPM is launching a public consultation for its multimodal interchange hub project on the A57 in La Garde.
Two new direct flight connections to New York in 2027
Starting in spring 2027, Marseille and Nice will have direct flights to New York. These new routes aim to boost tourism in the Region Sud.
Starting in 2027, two new direct routes will connect New York to Marseille and Nice airports.
François de Canson: 'Naval Group means 550 jobs in 2027'
Naval Group has laid the foundation stone for its new site in Les Bormettes. The center will host 550 employees by 2027 in Var.
Naval Group launches the reindustrialisation of the Les Bormettes site with a new centre of excellence that will bring together 550 employees.