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Jean-Louis Masson: "This medal is theirs as much as mine"
Jean-Louis Masson received the Internal Security Medal in Saint-Raphaël. The award honors the organization of the 80th anniversary of the Débarquement de Provence.
The President of Var received the Internal Security Medal for organizing the 80th anniversary of the Provence Landing.

Bertrand Carletti: "The breath of August 15, 1944 still animates us"
On August 15, the Provence Landings were commemorated in Var with many officials and citizens present. A special tribute was paid to the Commandos d'Afrique.
The 82nd anniversary of the Provence Landing was celebrated with a poignant tribute to the soldiers of 1944.

Var commemorated the 1944 Landings
Var commemorated the 82nd anniversary of the Provence Landing. Ceremonies honored the 350,000 Allied soldiers who landed on August 15, 1944.
Several Var communes celebrated the 82nd anniversary of the Provence Landings to honor the memory of the combatants.

5 million passengers in one year for the Marseille-Nice train
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice train line celebrates its first anniversary. It carried 5 million passengers in one year.
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice line celebrated its first anniversary with 5 million passengers, a very positive result.

A day of remembrance for young Londais
As part of passing on memory, the 10 members of the Conseil Municipal des Jeunes of La Londe-les-Maures and their supervisors Mmes Fouque and...

A journey through the history of naval aviation
The Naval Aeronautics Tradition Space was inaugurated in Hyères. This 300 m² museum traces the history of maritime aviation since 1910.
Inaugurated in late 2024, the Espace de Tradition de l’Aéronautique Navale of BAN Hyères is a pillar of maritime and aviation memory in southern France.

The passion for the sky and military commitment of Prix Pierrat
Originally from Vosges, Prix Pierrat fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a pilot. He holds the record for the most flight hours in the French military.
Originally from Vosges, Prix Pierrat shares his inspiring journey, marked by his calling to be a naval aviation pilot since the age of 10.

Artisan butchers of Var donate €48,750 to Petits Princes
Var butchers donated €48,750 to the Petits Princes charity. The funds were raised from holiday chocolate sales.
Compagnons du Goût donated €48,750 to the Petits Princes association, the result of a solidarity campaign by Varois artisans during the holidays.

Innovation and passion at the heart of the 27th edition
The 27th Diving Show gathered 66,000 visitors at Porte de Versailles. The event highlighted equipment innovations and the Var region's heritage.
From January 8 to 11, the Porte de Versailles hosted the 27th Salon International de la plongée sous-marine, bringing together 66,000 visitors around...

The Fédération du BTP enters the campaign by interviewing candidates
The Var BTP Federation is interviewing municipal candidates. It aims to put housing and jobs at the center of the debate.
The Fédération du BTP du Var has launched a vast consultation of municipal election candidates to put housing and employment at the heart of the debates.

On the Route du Mimosa...
The mimosa season officially opened on January 8 in Saint-Cassien. The 130 km route runs from Bormes-les-Mimosas to Grasse.
An odyssey of gold and light between Var and Côte d'Azur.

CDOS rewards sustainable development initiatives
The Var CDOS rewarded eco-friendly sports associations. Two joint winners received a trophy made from ocean plastic.
For their commitment to the environment, SLACAJA of Saint-Raphaël and the Comité départemental de rugby are the winners of the 2025 edition.

France, Italie and the Principauté de Monaco collaborate in the fight against pollution...
An anti-pollution exercise brought together France, Italy, and Monaco off Saint-Tropez. The simulation tested response readiness against an oil spill.
For two days, the préfecture maritime de la Méditerranée, interfacing with the état-major interministériel de zone de défense et de sécurité Sud, the...

A historic step!
Région Sud and Transdev launched the ZOU ! train service between Marseille, Toulon, and Nice. It is the first regional rail line opened to competition in France.
On June 30, Renaud Muselier, President of the Région, and Thierry Mallet, CEO of Transdev, launched the new ZOU ! train service...

Meeting with Vincent Dujarric de Lagarde
Vincent Dujarric de Lagarde leads the Souvenir Français in Var. The organization develops educational memory projects for young people.
Vincent Dujarric de Lagarde, general delegate of the Souvenir Français for the Var, shadowed his predecessor for over a year before taking office.

Marc Ubeda beautifies electrical transformers
Artist Marc Ubeda is beautifying electrical transformers in Bormes-les-Mimosas. His frescoes pay tribute to local history, including the old coastal train.
Painter Marc Ubeda is best known (and recognized) for decorating shop windows in Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou.

Gendarmerie retirees honor Henri Bannwarth
The 33rd UNPRG assembly of the Hyères sector took place in Var. President Henri Bannwarth received an award.
The 33rd general assembly of the Union Nationale des Personnels et Retraités de la Gendarmerie (UNPRG - Hyères sector) was held, as is tradition, at...

Scuba diving promotes Made in France
The Diving Show took place from January 9 to 12 in Paris. The event highlighted ocean protection and Made in France.
An essential event for diving enthusiasts and professionals, the Salon de la plongée sous-marine took place from January 9 to 12 at Porte de...