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A sporting challenge for a good cause
On September 13, the 2026 edition of La Pradétane brought together over 450 people at Parc nature du Plan. This women's sports event supports the fight against violence against women.
The 2026 edition of La Pradétane brought together over 450 participants to fight violence against women.
Three Days of Gastronomy and Folklore in Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Cavalaire-sur-Mer hosts the 12th Alsatian market from October 23 to 25. The event features food tastings, folklore shows, and a raffle on Esplanade Sainte-Estelle.
From October 23 to 25, Cavalaire-sur-Mer hosts the 12th Alsatian Market for a weekend of tastings and entertainment.
Gabriel Tabournel's return to art
Gabriel Tabournel, a painter from Hyères, returns to artistic creation after a 15-year break. He exhibits a Bic pen series at Salins des Pesquiers.
In Hyères, house painter Gabriel Tabournel returns to drawing after a fifteen-year artistic hiatus.
A hunt for the magic word in the depths
The Cap Garonne mine museum in Le Pradet is hosting a secret word hunt until October 30. A special Hallowmine event will take place on October 31.
For the autumn holidays, the Cap Garonne mine offers a secret word hunt and Halloween thrills for all.
An artist to reinvent movement
Renée Sabran hospital in Hyères hosted artist Catherine Parayre in September. This cultural project offered writing, photography, and dance to patients and caregivers.
Artist Catherine Parayre led a creative residency for patients and caregivers at the Renée Sabran hospital in Hyères.
Ph’Art explores the theme of identity
La Garde hosts the new Ph’Art contemporary art fair from October 24 to November 4. Twenty-four artists explore the theme of identity.
La Garde launches Ph'Art, a new contemporary art fair bringing together 24 visual artists on identity.
The "Portraits" Exhibition Celebrated the 25th Anniversary of La Galerie G
La Galerie G in La Garde celebrated its 25th anniversary with the "Portraits" exhibition. The event showcased contemporary artwork from the Var department.
For its 25th anniversary, La Galerie G hosts "Portraits", a selection of works from the departmental contemporary art collection.
A heritage without direct witnesses
The Amicale des Commandos d'Afrique no longer has any veterans from the Débarquement de Provence. Its president calls on descendants to take over the duty of remembrance.
The Commandos d'Afrique association calls on the next generation to keep the soldiers' memory alive as the last direct witnesses pass away.
The CIBLER association strengthens its volunteer team
The IT association CIBLER is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It is expanding its volunteer team for the new season.
With 30 years of experience, CIBLER continues its digital training mission and expands its volunteer team.
Multisport to awaken talents from the age of 4
The City and UFOLEP Var are launching multi-sport sessions for children aged 4 to 9 at Bormisport. These supervised activities take place on Wednesday mornings.
The Town and UFOLEP Var offer multisport initiations for 4-9 year olds at the Bormisport complex.
Major Roadworks on Boulevard du Soleil
Stabilization works are underway on Boulevard du Soleil in Bormes-les-Mimosas. Traffic is alternating until mid-November.
In Bormes-les-Mimosas, slope stabilization on boulevard du Soleil disrupts traffic until mid-November.
A fair placed under the sign of discovery
The 3rd Salon du Bien-Être takes place from November 6 to 8 at salle Yann-Piat. Admission is free with 50 exhibitors and 35 lectures.
The 3rd edition of the Salon du Bien-Être takes place Nov 6-8 at Salle Yann-Piat, featuring 50 exhibitors and 35 lectures.
LEGO Brick Festival at the salle Yann Piat
The association Récréabrick is organizing a LEGO festival on October 24 and 25. The event takes place at salle Yann Piat in La Londe-les-Maures.
The Récréabrick association is organizing an 800m² LEGO festival on October 24 and 25 in La Londe-les-Maures.
The Lift Summum Treatment: Firmness and Radiance for the Skin
The Guinot beauty institute in La Farlède celebrates its 13th anniversary. It highlights the Lift Summum facial firming treatment.
In La Farlède, the Guinot beauty institute highlights its Lift Summum treatment, an expert method to firm the face and décolleté.
The CCAS, a pillar of social action
La Farlède celebrated National Caregivers Day on October 6. The CCAS brought together professionals to support family caregivers.
For National Carers Day, the City of La Farlède offered a support event through its CCAS.
Hyères, capital of philately
Hyères hosts the French youth philately championship from October 23 to 25. The event takes place at the Forum du Casino.
From October 23 to 25, Hyères hosts the French youth philately championship and a national competition at Forum du Casino.
40 years of civic engagement for Alain Giordanetto
The city of Hyères awarded its medal to Alain Giordanetto. He is honored for 40 years of voluntary work in forest protection.
The City of Hyères awarded its medal to Alain Giordanetto, honoring 40 years of dedication to forest protection and civil security.
A partnership to strengthen the Armed Forces-Nation link
The Navy and the Costebelle high school in Hyères signed an agreement on September 24 in Toulon. This partnership trains BTS CIEL students in cybersecurity.
The Navy and the Costebelle high school in Hyères signed an agreement to introduce youth to cybersecurity.
IMASUD, modern and high-quality care services
The new IMASUD imaging center has been inaugurated in Hyères. It features modern equipment to improve local healthcare access.
The new IMASUD imaging center in Hyères was inaugurated to strengthen healthcare services and diagnostics for local residents.
A complementary duo takes the helm at Coopazur
Coopazur appoints Laurent Léonard as President and Heidi Bosquet as General Director. The agricultural cooperative in Var reinforces its leadership.
Coopazur appoints a new duo at its head, Laurent Léonard and Heidi Bosquet, to reaffirm the cooperative group's strategy.
The Department reaffirms its support for the municipality
Jean-Louis Masson met Christian Simon in La Crau on September 15. The Department reaffirmed its financial support for local projects.
Jean-Louis Masson met with the Mayor of La Crau, Christian Simon, to finalize the Department's financial partnership.
Hervé Stassinos commends the commitment of volunteers
The 2026 Association Forum took place at parc Cravéro in Le Pradet. More than 80 organizations presented their activities.
The Associations Forum brought together over 80 groups at Parc Cravéro, confirming local vitality.
The gymnasium climbing wall gets a makeover
The climbing wall at the Le Pradet gymnasium was renovated this summer. The work lasted four weeks.
After four weeks of work, the climbing wall at Le Pradet gymnasium has been modernized for more routes and safety.
ICV takes its final bow on December 14
The ICV association will permanently close on December 14 after 42 years. Its dissolution was unanimously approved.
After 42 years of activity, the Informatique, Cinéma et Vidéo (ICV) association will permanently cease operations on December 14.
The legendary voice of Bugs Bunny at the FantastikCon convention
The FantastikCon convention took place on September 26 and 27. Actor Gérard Surugue was the guest of honor.
FantastikCon drew a large crowd, featuring guest of honor Gérard Surugue, the voice of Bugs Bunny.
Culture comes home for isolated people
The city of La Garde launched a home cultural delivery service on September 25. This initiative targets isolated, elderly, or disabled residents.
The City of La Garde launches a book and media delivery service to combat isolation among seniors.
La Valette-du-Var: Success of the Métiers de l’Engagement fair
The first Métiers de l’Engagement fair took place on September 11-12 in La Valette-du-Var. It brought together security, defense, and emergency institutions.
The first edition of the Métiers de l’Engagement fair was a great success at Avenue 83 in La Valette-du-Var.
The Maison du Combattant, a lively and intergenerational space
The Maison du Combattant in Toulon opened its doors during Heritage Days. It brings together 45 associations and offers a museum space dedicated to memory.
During Heritage Days, the Maison du Combattant in Toulon unveiled its collections and intergenerational mission.
A film-debate to raise awareness about breast cancer screening
CPTS Pays des Maures Littoral organized a movie debate in Le Lavandou for Pink October. The event raised awareness about breast cancer screening.
For Pink October, the CPTS Pays des Maures Littoral organized a film-debate on October 8 around the movie "De plus belle".
Pain management: complementary therapies at CHITS
CHITS organized a discovery day dedicated to complementary pain therapies. The event took place in Toulon and La Seyne-sur-Mer.
CHITS presented its non-pharmacological approaches during a discovery day on complementary therapies for patients and caregivers.
Université de Toulon: A Pioneering Self-Consumption Project
Université de Toulon and Enedis launched a collective self-consumption project in La Garde. Solar installations will cover 10% of the campus electricity needs.
Université de Toulon and Enedis launched a collective self-consumption operation on the La Garde campus on September 15.
A Helicopter Carrier Engaged in the CORYMBE 26 Mission
A French Navy helicopter carrier left Toulon on September 23. It is deployed for the CORYMBE 26 mission in the Golfe de Guinée.
An amphibious helicopter carrier left Toulon on September 23 for the CORYMBE 26 mission in the Gulf of Guinea.
A dense operational record for the frigate Lorraine
Captain Édouard Carrard took command of the frigate Lorraine in Toulon. He succeeds Laurent Toncelli after an intense operational period.
CV Édouard Carrard took command of the frigate Lorraine, succeeding CV Laurent Toncelli after an intense mandate.
A First Professional Experience for Young People
The Marine nationale is launching a recruitment campaign for 16-25 year olds. It offers initiation courses and a 10-month voluntary service.
The Marine nationale launches its recruitment campaign for 16-25s, offering introductory courses and voluntary service.
French artillery prepares for high-intensity combat
The TOLL 26 military exercise gathers 700 soldiers near Brignoles. The 19ème Brigade d’artillerie trains for high-intensity combat.
The 19ème Brigade d’artillerie mobilises 700 soldiers near Brignoles for exercise TOLL 26, simulating high-intensity conflict.
EMAVER celebrates its 70th anniversary and invests in its production facilities
EMAVER celebrated its 70th anniversary in La Garde. The company inaugurated a new glass cutting line.
The Var company EMAVER celebrated its 70th anniversary by inaugurating a new production line at its La Garde site.
Var maintained its summer visitor numbers
Tourism in Var remained stable in summer 2026 with 31.3 million overnight stays in July and August. An increase in international visitors offset a decline in French tourists.
Summer visitor numbers in Var remain stable thanks to international clients, offsetting a decline in French tourists.
François de Canson succeeds Renaud Muselier
François de Canson was elected President of the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on October 12. He succeeds Renaud Muselier with 83 votes out of 122.
Elected president of Région Sud, François de Canson puts economic sovereignty at the heart of his mandate.
Le CDG 83 commits to its partners
CDG 83 presented its services at the 9th Salon des Communes du Var in Draguignan. The organization supports local authorities in managing human resources.
Le CDG 83 presented its services to public employers at the 9th Salon des Communes du Var in Draguignan.
Var elected officials gathered to take action
The 9th Salon des communes du Var took place in Draguignan on October 9. Local officials gathered to discuss key territorial challenges.
The 9th Var Mayors' Trade Fair brought together local elected officials to discuss solutions to today's challenges.
9th Var Mayors' Exhibition: The Region reaffirms its support for local authorities
The 9th Salon des Communes du Var took place on October 9. Région Sud confirmed 4.5 billion euros in support for the department.
At the 9th Var Mayors' Exhibition, Region Sud reaffirmed its support for local authorities with a 4.5 billion euro package.
LE LAVANDOU: Death of Francine Brochot, Figure of Journalism and Local Life in the Var
Francine Brochot passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a prominent figure in local journalism in Var.
Francine Brochot, a figure of journalism in the Var and former chief of staff in Le Lavandou, has died at the age of 82.
Francine Brochot: "A page turns, but the book does not close"
Francine Brochot a quitté ses fonctions au cabinet du maire du Lavandou le 2 février 2016. Après huit ans de service, elle entame une nouvelle étape professionnelle.
Upon her departure from the town hall on February 2, 2016, Francine Brochot recounted a life in communication and nearly eight years of service to the mayor.
Gil Bernardi’s tribute to Francine Brochot, his “irreplaceable pen”
Le 2 février 2016, le maire du Lavandou Gil Bernardi a rendu hommage à sa cheffe de cabinet Francine Brochot. Cette cérémonie marquait le départ à la retraite de sa proche collaboratrice.
A look back at the speech delivered on February 2, 2016, by Mayor Gil Bernardi on the retirement of his chief of staff.