The winning summer cocktail
La Londe-les-Maures combines natural preservation and strict security to guarantee its quality of life.
Why is life so good in La Londe-les-Maures? If the question comes up every year on the lips of residents and tourists alike, the answer is written in numbers and concrete actions.
Within opinion rankings, national barometers and regional prize lists, the municipality wins excellent evaluations, establishing itself as a benchmark for the art of living between the Mediterranean and the Massif des Maures.
This success owes nothing to chance or the sole beauty of its landscapes. It is based on a strong political choice, a subtle balance between the preservation of an exceptional natural environment and a rigorous public security system, calibrated to absorb peak attendance during the high season.
Tranquility
The tranquility of a municipality cannot be decreed, it is organized methodically. In La Londe, summer rhymes with a reinforcement of staff on the ground.
Under the impulse of the Municipality, a synergy exists between the Police municipale and the Gendarmerie nationale, reinforced by the recruitment of public highway surveillance agents (ASVP) and targeted seasonal reinforcements.
The objective is to saturate the public space with a reassuring, visible and deterrent presence to guarantee the peace of families and shopkeepers. Daily foot patrols in the town center, preventive road checks on major roads and presence during the many Provençal markets and night entertainment form the daily life of the law enforcement forces.
The great strength of the system lies in its geographical transversality, extending from the historic heart of the village to the coastline. On the beaches of Miramar, Tamaris or l’Argentière, the CRS and the lifeguards of the SNSM watch over the safety of swimmers, while enforcing municipal decrees governing navigation zones and the ban on engines when approaching the shore.
Garde Républicaine
More prestigious still, the municipality benefits, thanks to a partnership with the community of municipalities, from the reinforcement of riders of the Garde Républicaine.
This equestrian detachment is a major asset because perched on their mounts, the guards have an ideal vision to survey sensitive areas, from the seafront to the more steep and isolated coastal paths. This system combines operational efficiency with a strong dimension of proximity, contact with the horse facilitating dialogue with the population and summer visitors.
A confirmed reputation
This presence of the law enforcement forces is reflected in the perception and daily life of the inhabitants. On civic evaluation platforms and during local consultations, the "Security" category comes at the top of positive mentions, just before the preservation of the environment and urban cleanliness.
Year-round residents praise a peaceful town, a shared public space where one can move around serenely at any hour of the day and night.
By successfully absorbing a massive influx of tourists without giving up an inch of its tranquility, the town confirms its reputation as a haven of peace.
Article from the print edition of La Gazette du Var