Articles in this issue
The Varages earthenware factory at the Élysée
The Varages pottery was taken over by nine entrepreneurs in June 2025. It was selected to showcase its craftsmanship at the Élysée.
Takeover in 2025, the Varages earthenware factory, one of the oldest in France, showcases its know-how at the Élysée.
Public procurement: a major economic and social lever
Maison de l'Emploi TPM celebrated 20 years of public procurement insertion in Toulon. The program reached 4 million hours of social employment.
Maison de l'Emploi TPM celebrated 20 years of commitment and 4 million integration hours via public procurement.
Patrick Espinet: "The sea is a family passion"
Patrick Espinet published his debut novel "Les Fleurs du sel", set in Sanary-sur-Mer. A book signing will take place on November 28 at the local media library.
Patrick Espinet, an author from Le Beausset, publishes his first novel "Les Fleurs du sel" about a family of fishermen from Sanary.
Contemporary art accessible at €90
Villa Frouin in Hyères hosts the 4th Small Format Fair from November 27 to 30. Over 400 original artworks are on sale for a single price of €90.
The 4th Salon du Petit Format at Villa Frouin offers over 400 original works at a single price.
The 41st edition under the sign of renewal
The 41st Hyères Festival took place at villa Noailles. The event featured new leadership and three female-led juries.
The 41st Hyères Festival featured new leadership, prestigious juries, and extended exhibitions.
The 29th edition celebrates press freedom
The 29th Fête du Livre du Var takes place at the Palais Neptune in Toulon. Free for all, it features 330 authors and expects over 25,000 visitors.
The 29th Fête du Livre du Var, chaired by Sylvain Tesson, will take place at Palais Neptune in Toulon with 330 authors.
Family Constellations: A New Look at One's History
The association Anoochka Événements organizes family constellation workshops. They are led by therapist Florent Ferres.
Anoochka Événements offers family constellation workshops to explore transgenerational bonds.
Robert Semelle Welcomes the Feminization of the Salon d'Automne
The 4th edition of the Automne des Peintres brought together around fifty local artists. Painter Robert Semelle highlighted the growing number of female participants and school visits.
The 4th edition of Automne des Peintres celebrated local creative diversity and an increased presence of female artists, welcomed by all.
La Farlède: A mysterious and magical evening at Parc Pagès
On October 30, La Farlède hosted the "Entre vignes et Coudon" event. Magic-themed activities took place in parc Pagès.
On October 30 in La Farlède, the "Entre vignes et Coudon" event offered a special edition themed around magic.
A natural heritage serving care
Port-Cros National Park and Renée Sabran Hospital signed a partnership agreement on October 22. It aims to protect the biodiversity of the 30-hectare site on the Giens peninsula.
Port-Cros National Park and Renée Sabran Hospital signed an agreement to preserve the site's natural heritage.
Set off on an immersion into the hidden treasures of Port-Cros!
Fort du Pradeau in Hyères offers guided tours until November 30. The exhibition highlights the natural and cultural heritage of Port-Cros.
Fort du Pradeau offers guided tours of its "Making the Invisible Visible" exhibition until November 30.
A cycling plan to connect the city center to the sea
The municipality of Hyères presented its bike plan. The redevelopment of Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire avenue is the first major project.
The Hyères town hall presented its cycling plan, featuring the redevelopment of Avenue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire as its flagship project.
Hyères: Success for Youth Philately
The French youth philately championship took place from October 23 to 25 at the Forum du Casino in Hyères. The event also featured an adult competition and an unreleased stamp.
The French Youth Philately Championship took place from October 23 to 25 at the Forum du Casino in Hyères.
The Mediterranean on the Big Screen
On October 24, the "Immersion Nature" event brought the public together around local biodiversity. The day featured kayak trips, interactive workshops, and film screenings.
Port-Cros National Park and the City hosted the "Immersion Nature" day to explore local natural treasures.
Seniors take the stage to fight against cancer
Seniors in Le Pradet are staging a cabaret show for charity. All proceeds will go to cancer research.
Initiated by the CCAS, seniors from Le Pradet are staging a cabaret show to benefit the fight against cancer.
A Welcome Evening for New Residents
The town of La Garde hosted a welcome reception for new residents on November 6. The event took place at Salle Justin Mussou.
The municipality of La Garde invited new residents to a welcome evening on November 6 to facilitate their integration.
The Youth City Council renewed its members
The city of La Garde installed new members of its Youth City Council on November 9. Outgoing young councilors were also honored during the official ceremony.
The City inducted its new young elected officials and honored outgoing ones during an official ceremony on November 9.
La Garde: Les Hivernales celebrate 25 years with an Alsace theme
La Garde celebrates the 25th anniversary of Les Hivernales from November 20 to December 27. This edition is themed around Alsace traditions.
From November 20 to December 27, La Garde celebrates 25 years of Les Hivernales with an Alsace-inspired atmosphere.
A week of free workshops to support families
La Garde is hosting a dedicated parenting week until November 21. Free workshops and lectures are offered to families upon registration.
Until November 21, La Garde is dedicating a week to parenting with a rich program of free workshops and lectures.
La Garde: a multi-professional hub for better healthcare access
La Garde is establishing a new multi-professional pediatric health center. The facility will bring together specialists to care for children and adolescents.
La Garde will set up a pediatric health hub to meet the growing needs of children and adolescents.
Size Factory: An Example of a Circular Economy
Size Factory organized its "Troc Your Size" clothing drive until November 1st. In exchange for unused items, customers received a 15% shopping voucher.
Size Factory organized a clothing drive to promote the circular economy among its customers.
The Espace Albert-Camus celebrated the power of stories
Espace Albert-Camus hosted the festival "Une histoire de contes" from October 9 to 11. This family event brought together audiences of all ages for storytelling and workshops.
From October 9 to 11, the festival "Une histoire de contes" offered a poetic escape at the Espace Albert-Camus.
La Valette-du-Var: Dialogue between sculpture and digital art
Galerie d’art Le Moulin in La Valette-du-Var hosts the "Chrysalide" exhibition. It features sculptor PHILS and digital artist Jérémie Roussier.
Le Moulin art gallery presents "Chrysalide", featuring a dialogue between PHILS' sculptures and Jérémie Roussier's digital art.
Towards a 2029 Commissioning for the BHNS
The Toulon BHNS bus service will open its first phase in 2029. Main construction works will begin in spring 2027.
The timetable for the future Toulon metropolis BHNS has been detailed, with commissioning of the line's first phase scheduled for 2029.
Toulon: Civic Commitment for the Cadets de la Gendarmerie
The Var gendarmerie launched its new Cadets program during the Toussaint holidays. This two-week stage in Toulon and Hyères is part of the Service national universel.
During All Saints' break, young Var volunteers joined the Cadets de la Gendarmerie course as part of the Service national universel.
A successful strategic mission in the Indian Ocean
The frigate Provence returned to Toulon after a four-month deployment. It operated in the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean.
The frigate Provence returned to Toulon in October after a four-month mission in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.
A solemn and formal tribute
A ceremony was held at the Base navale de Toulon on October 28. It honored naval firefighters who fought the Nouvelles Galeries fire in Marseille in 1938.
A ceremony in Toulon commemorated the sailors-firefighters' intervention during the 1938 Nouvelles Galeries fire in Marseille.
Dean Nicolas Huchet sets the course for his mandate
Nicolas Huchet is the new dean of the economics and management faculty at Université de Toulon. He has outlined his plans focused on international growth and student support.
Nicolas Huchet, new Dean of the Toulon Faculty of Economics and Management, sets out his mandate's goals.
The Metropolis rewards 15 gems of economic dynamism
The Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée awarded 15 local companies and personalities at the Trophées TPM. This annual ceremony highlights economic dynamism and innovation in Var.
The 5th edition of the Trophées TPM rewarded 15 companies and personalities for their contribution to the local economy.
Pierre Béloni, singer-songwriter, soon on France Télévisions
Toulon artist Pierre Béloni will be featured on France Télévisions on November 25. The show Music.Box dedicates a 26-minute episode to him.
Toulon artist Pierre Béloni will be featured on November 25 in the show Music.Box on France Télévisions.
A project to reduce the State's energy bill
The Var prefecture launches an electricity collective self-consumption loop in Toulon. This project aims to reduce the energy bill of public buildings by 10%.
The Var prefecture launches a collective self-consumption loop to reduce its electricity bill by 10%.
Defending rural areas in the face of uncertainty
The Association of Rural Mayors of Var meets on November 21 in Cotignac. Local elected officials discuss financial challenges and public services.
The Association des Maires Ruraux du Var meets in Cotignac to discuss financial challenges and public services.
Coastal cycle route: €500,000 for a new section in Cavalaire
The Department is investing €500,000 to upgrade 1.2 km of cycle path in Cavalaire-sur-Mer. Works started on October 26 and will run until March 2027.
The Department is investing €500,000 to develop and secure 1.2 km of the coastal cycle route in Cavalaire-sur-Mer.
Support package for businesses following damage
The State has launched a support plan for businesses in Var affected by damages on October 17. This assistance targets companies with fewer than 250 employees.
The State deploys a support scheme for Var businesses affected by the damage of October 17.
Max Bauer: "When the strategy of chaos attacks the Republic"!
Max Bauer denounces the violence during recent demonstrations in France. Over 2,000 people were arrested and 1,000 officers injured.
For Max Bauer, former president of Coordination Rurale du Var, a strategy of chaos weakens the Republic.
A single phone number for professionals
The DDFiP of Var launched the single hotline 0 806 807 807 for businesses. It centralizes all tax-related inquiries for professionals.
The DDFiP du Var has launched a single phone number, 0 806 807 807, to simplify procedures for businesses.
Second Aircraft Carrier: A Strategic Necessity for France
MP Yannick Chenevard advocates for a second aircraft carrier for France. The current single vessel is available only 63% of the time.
Var MP Yannick Chenevard advocates for a second aircraft carrier to guarantee the permanence of the French naval air group.
The Gendarmerie raises senior awareness about cyber-scams
The Salon du bien-vivre ensemble was held in Rocbaron. The gendarmerie du Var warned seniors about online scams.
The Rocbaron Living Well Together Fair focused on online scam prevention with the gendarmerie.