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François de Canson: "With the Tournée, we want to bring people together, celebrate our region and
The 4th edition of "La Tournée Ça, c'est le Sud" features 30 free concerts from July 2 to August 16. The event aims to bring people together and promote the region.
La Tournée Ça, c'est le Sud returns for a 4th edition with 30 free concerts from July 2 to August 16.

On Bendor island, the rebirth of a Mediterranean jewel
Bendor island reopened on May 1st after five years of work. Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels inaugurated it.
Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels have inaugurated the transformed Bendor island, which opened to the public on May 1st after five years of work.

Philippe Tabarot: "Maritime decarbonization, a sovereignty issue for France"
The Transport Minister visited Var to promote maritime decarbonization. A new electric vessel was officially commissioned.
Maritime decarbonization in the Mediterranean is a national priority, encompassing environmental, economic, and sovereignty issues.

Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli: 'The Sud Sainte Baume sector is weakened by rising costs'
The tourism sector in Sud Sainte Baume faces severe economic pressures. Rising costs and labor shortages threaten local businesses in Var.
For Sud Sainte Baume to scale up, we must remove the obstacles weighing on professionals. After presenting the assets and the...

In Var, local politics remains a matter of proximity
In Var, local politics relies on proximity and presence. Citizens favor individuals over political party labels.
In Cuers, La Valette-du-Var, La Seyne-sur-Mer or Sanary-sur-Mer, public life is built first on the street corner.

Jean-Pierre Ghiribelli, president of the UMIH du Var, answers questions from La Gazette du Var.
The president of UMIH du Var outlines tourism challenges in Sud Sainte Baume. The revival of Bendor Island marks a major turning point.

The police station, flagship of police buildings in the Var
The new police station in Sanary-sur-Mer was inaugurated on February 20. The 1,500 m² facility will open to the public in March.
The new police station (35 allée des Champs Fleuris in Sanary-sur-Mer) is the result of a partnership between the State and the Secretariat.

The rich and little-known musical journey of Christian Bondroit
Founded in 2020 by Christian Bondroit, the band Fairplay 83 enlivens the local music scene. Seven musicians perform an 80s and 90s rock repertoire.
Fairplay 83 is a band of musicians performing on the local scene.

Maxime Ghinozzi gives a voice to printing centers
Maxime Ghinozzi directed the short film 'Dnière tribune'. It gives a voice to printing plant workers.
A student at the École Nationale de l’Audiovisuel (ENSAV) in Toulouse, Maxime Ghinozzi stands out on the film scene with his movie "Dernière tribune".

In 2026, Hubert Larose wants to step down as president of the UCPL
Hubert Larose will step down as president of UCPL in 2026 after ten years. All reports were approved at the general assembly in La Londe.
On November 7, at the general assembly of UCPL (Union Cycliste et Pédale Londaise), all presented reports were unsurprisingly approved.

Les Stentors sing Christmas!
The three tenors are touring France this winter.

A unique universe to discover
Created in the 1990s in Sanary-sur-Mer, Le Jardin d'Antoinette garden center offers plants and expert advice. It works with local partners like Bandol.
Created in the 90s, Le Jardin d’Antoinette, named after the former owner's grandmother, is a family business that has managed to evolve while...

The Comité départemental de cyclotourisme structures itself
The Var Departmental Cycling Tourism Committee represents 45 clubs and 2,800 members. The Road Commission met on January 31 in La Londe-les-Maures to adapt its activities.
In Var, the Comité départemental, chaired by Pierre Pujol (Nans-les-Pins), brings together 45 clubs and 2,800 members, including 15% women...

“La Londe has always had a great agricultural tradition”
La Londe successfully celebrated its first Grape Harvest Festival. Over 2,500 people attended the parade.
The first Fête des Vendanges was a great success.

Philippe Mahé, préfet: "The mobilization of the police on the ground is bearing fruit"
The Var prefect welcomed 34 new police officers in Toulon. Statistics show increased field presence and a drop in overall crime.
On September 27 in Toulon, the préfet du Var welcomed the new officers with the interdepartmental director of the Police nationale and local officials.

Elected officials, guarantors of the territory's authenticity
The 2023 Villes et Villages Fleuris awards recognized 257 towns in the Sud region. The ceremony took place on June 21 in Marseille.
257 municipalities received the 'Villes et Villages Fleuris' Quality of Life Label in the Sud region, with François de Canson in attendance.

« Un projet d'envergure pour le tourisme en région Sud »
La première pierre du projet « Renaissance » a été posée sur l'île de Bendor. Ce chantier de 72 millions d'euros vise une réouverture au printemps 2026.
La pose de la 1ère pierre du projet « Renaissance » sur l'île de Bendor, l'île achetée par Paul Ricard dans les années 50, a eu lieu le 29 mai devant…

Pierre Lasbordes : « La Légion d’honneur récompense les mérites éminents »
Présidée dans le Var par Pierre Lasbordes, la SMLH rassemble 1 164 adhérents. L'association mène des actions éducatives et de solidarité.
Créée en 1802 par Napoléon Bonaparte, premier consul, la Légion d'honneur, plus élevée des distinctions nationales, récompense des mérites éminents au service…