Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer
Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée
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The Port des Oursinières to the rhythm of maritime traditions
The Fête de la Saint-Pierre took place on July 4 at Port des Oursinières in Le Pradet. The event brought people together for maritime and festive activities.
The traditional Fête de la Saint-Pierre attracted a large crowd to Le Pradet for a day of maritime entertainment.
A major survey to analyze summer travel
The TPM metropolis is conducting a mobility survey until September 13. It aims to analyze travel habits of residents and tourists.
The TPM metropolis is conducting a survey until September 13 to analyze the travel habits of residents and tourists.
Unprecedented mobilization for Operation Clean Bay
From June 1 to 7, the French Navy led a cleanup of the Toulon roadstead. Civilians and military personnel joined forces.
From June 1 to 7, the Marine nationale led the 17th cleaning campaign of the Toulon bay and its surroundings.
La Ville celebrates Saint-Pierre, patron saint of fishermen
On July 4, Port des Oursinières celebrates Saint-Pierre. The event features free activities and maritime traditions.
On July 4, Port des Oursinières hosts the traditional Fête de la Saint-Pierre, a must-attend event of the summer.
From the 'bananas' of Algérie to anti-submarine warfare
Flottille 31F celebrated its 70th anniversary in Hyères. Based in Var, it specializes in anti-submarine warfare.
Based in Hyères, it celebrated its 70th anniversary on May 30, recalling a rich history from the Algérie war to modern Caïmans.
A major safety challenge for the metropolis
A Resilience Village took place in Toulon on March 26. It educated students on nuclear safety risks.
A Resilience village helped explain the correct emergency responses to local middle schoolers in the event of a nuclear risk.
150 years of industrial and maritime history of La Seyne-sur-Mer
The Rotary Club celebrated La Seyne-sur-Mer's naval history at Hôtel Mercure. A Charles Chantemesse exhibition honored this industrial heritage.
An entire part of the Var identity was honored on February 27, 28 and March 1.
The Navy's largest training center
Each year, the Pôle Écoles Méditerranée of Saint-Mandrier trains more than 8,500 students.
The volunteers' journey revealed through immersion
The French Navy presented its Voluntary National Service program during an open day in Toulon. This 10-month contract targets 600 young adults aged 18 to 25.
While its future officers sail across the globe, the Marine nationale prepares the next generation at the dock.
The Pôle Écoles Méditerranée in the high-technology era
Vice-Admiral Xavier Tourneux visited the Pôle Écoles Méditerranée in Saint-Mandrier. The site trains over 8,500 students yearly.
On January 31, vice-amiral Xavier Tourneux, deputy to the director of personnel of the Marine nationale, visited the Pôle Écoles Méditerranée to observe...
In towns and in Var, Very High-Speed Broadband is now available
The copper network in Var will close by 2030. The shutdown starts on January 27, 2026, for three towns.
In just under 100 days, the copper network will be shut down in Carqueiranne, La Crau and Le Pradet.
The Marine nationale opened its doors
The French Navy opened its sites in Toulon for Heritage Days. Visitors explored historical forts, museums, and rare collections.
On the 42nd Journées européennes du patrimoine on September 20 and 21, the Marine nationale opened its historic sites to the public.
In August, Var commemorated the 81st anniversary of the Libération
On August 28, in Toulon, the ceremony took place with Josée Massi, mayor of Toulon, the préfet du Var, and civil and military authorities...
La Saint-Pierre, a celebration anchored in heritage
On July 5, the port of Oursinières vibred to the rhythm of traditions and festivities celebrating La Saint-Pierre, patron saint of fishermen.
François Cornileau, the elected official shaking things up
François Cornileau is preparing for the 2026 municipal elections in Hyères. The middle school principal recently founded the Union des Hyérois movement.
Aged 49, married to Élise and father of two born in Hyères, François Cornileau embodies an assertive right-wing committed to Hyères. He advocates...
High school students from Var selected for the national final in Toulouse
Students from Var took part in the Faites de la science contest in La Garde. Winners qualified for the national final in Toulouse on June 7.
On April 24 on the La Garde - La Valette campus, middle and high school students from the académie de Nice competed in a scientific contest...
SFR supports its customers in the transition to fiber
SFR is expanding fiber access in Var, reaching 810,000 eligible premises. The legacy copper network will close by 2030.
In La Londe-les-Maures, 5 years after SFR joined the VAR THD network, Isabelle Simon, Déléguée Régionale Méditerranée of Altice France, took stock...
High school students discover Navy training programs
On March 1, Pôle Écoles Méditerranée opened its doors to students to present Navy training programs. Visitors toured the facilities and met with military and teaching staff.
On March 1, the Pôle Écoles Méditerranée (PEM) opened its doors to allow high school students to discover the training programs offered...