Grimaud
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64 articles
Private heritage at the heart of a public tug-of-war
In Port Grimaud, a legal battle has flared up between homeowners and the town hall. Multiple financial and land disputes are now before the courts.
In Port Grimaud, behind the image of a peaceful lakeside town, an institutional clash is unfolding, having hardened over the months.
2026 outlook, managing the influx, defending a model: Interview with Philippe de Saint Rapt,...
In 2026, Port Grimaud will focus on renovating its heritage and regulating tourist flows. The works will be funded entirely by the lakeside town's property owners.
Second episode of our series dedicated to Port Grimaud, looking at the tourism and economic outlook for 2026.
2025 economic and tourist report, a private village under pressure
Port Grimaud recorded a record 1.4 million visitors in 2025. This private village suffers from mass tourism without profiting from it.
As the Côte d’Azur continues to attract record crowds, Port Grimaud, a private lake village founded in the 1960s, draws up an economic report...
A citizen list led by Marc Dorgnon
Marc Dorgnon leads the Grimaud Liberté 2026 citizen list for the municipal elections. The headquarters is open.
Grimaud Liberté 2026 presented its lead candidate for the March 2026 municipal elections and opened its campaign headquarters.
The moored dream of a visionary
Denise Spoerry recounts the creation of Port Grimaud by her partner François Spoerry. She reflects on the evolution of this lake city in Var and its current challenges.
An interview with Denise Spoerry, a privileged witness to the architectural epic of François Spoerry.
The INPI confirmed: "The identity of Port Grimaud belongs... to Port Grimaud"!
INPI ruled in favor of Port Grimaud against its town hall. The municipality had registered the trademark in bad faith.
When there is a bad faith attempt to appropriate the identity of Port Grimaud...
François Spoerry, the man behind the dream
Architect François Spoerry created the lakeside town of Port-Grimaud on marshland. His building permit was granted in 1966.
A philosophy that shines A soft and living architecture A youth at heart A battle of…
Denise Spoerry shares the story of Port-Grimaud, created by architect François Spoerry. This lake city in Var was inspired by Venetian architecture.
The architectural audacity that changed the Var coastline
Created in the 1960s by architect François Spoerry, Port-Grimaud is a lakeside town in Var. Denise Spoerry reflects on the origins and success of this neo-Provençal project.
Denise Spoerry, privileged witness of the architectural epic of François Spoerry, answers questions from La Gazette du Var (Part 1).
Mooring rights at the center of a legal standoff
In Port Grimaud, homeowners are demanding the recognition of mooring rights attached to their properties. The Draguignan court confirmed its jurisdiction over the State.
In Port Grimaud, an iconic private lakeside town, owners of houses lining private docks are fighting to have their rights recognized...
A new governance for reinforced unity
Governance change in Port Grimaud. Two of the three ASLs elected new presidents to strengthen cooperation.
Port Grimaud, an iconic lakeside village, has just reached a significant turning point in its management.
Vivre et Aimer Port Grimaud (VAPG), the association of the Cité lacustre
The association Vivre et Aimer Port Grimaud has been launched in the lakeside city. It brings together residents to exchange and defend their rights.
Against a tense backdrop between Grimaud and Port Grimaud, a 1901 Act resident association has been created in Port Grimaud.
The Association syndicale des propriétaires enters into resistance
In Port Grimaud, a dispute opposes the homeowners' association to the municipality. Residents contest the takeover of their assets and consider creating an independent town.
The "Venise provençale" faces a legal and moral battle between the Association syndicale de propriétaires (ASP) and the municipality of Grimaud.
Greenwashing: Projects Against the Tide
In Port Grimaud, residents oppose the municipality's port restructuring projects. They denounce ecological risks and greenwashing.
In modern society, public interest is often invoked to justify certain State or local government projects.
Environment and transparency, a consultation in troubled waters
In Grimaud, the town hall launched a consultation on Port Grimaud's development. Residents propose ecological alternatives to the municipal plans.
The consultation in Port Grimaud highlights the challenges of participatory democracy and the importance of independent guarantors.
The Cité lacustre emancipates itself
Port Grimaud residents created a video promoting their municipal independence project. They aim to establish their own town to independently manage local finances.
The Port Grimaudois are busy, very organized and strategic.
Betonus refuses to listen to the residents of Port-Grimaud
In Port-Grimaud, residents oppose the urban projects of local official Betonus. They denounce the lack of impact studies and ignored public consultations.
In the wonderful private city prized by all, the summer season was in full swing with visitors, a major asset for this equally pretty commune.
Residents wonder about Betonus' projects
Residents of Port-Grimaud are contesting Betonus's harbor development projects. Following public pressure, the decision-maker agreed to conduct ecological impact studies.
In October, Garantix and Armonix, marvelling during their visit to Port-Grimaud, a private lakeside town, learned about the needs of its residents...