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Elite divers and robots tackle the wreck of La Lune
An archaeological mission explored the 17th-century wreck of La Lune off Toulon. Navy divers and robots operated together at a depth of 90 meters.
Drassm and the Marine nationale conducted a human and robotic exploration of the wreck of the royal vessel La Lune.
Thomas Chaboud at the Helm of the BRF Jacques Chevallier
Commander Thomas Chaboud took command of the supply ship Jacques Chevallier in Toulon. He succeeds Captain Christophe Gaume.
Frigate Captain Thomas Chaboud has taken command of the force replenishment vessel Jacques Chevallier in Toulon.
Var maritime units honored on the Champs-Élysées
Several French Navy units based in Var paraded in Paris on July 14. The event celebrated the 400th anniversary of the French Navy.
Several Marine nationale units based in Toulon, Hyères, and Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer paraded in Paris for July 14.
Thibault Lavernhe Takes Command of the Chevalier Paul
Captain Thibault Lavernhe took command of the frigate Chevalier Paul. He succeeds Jean-Ythier Verly after two years of intense operations.
Captain Thibault Lavernhe has taken command of the air defense frigate Chevalier Paul, succeeding Captain Jean-Ythier Verly.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel at the helm of the Staff
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the French Navy. He succeeded Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
Admiral Christophe Cluzel is the new Chief of Staff of the Marine, succeeding Admiral Nicolas Vaujour during a ceremony in Toulon.
Three Education Figures Decorated
Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three figures in Toulon. Mayor Josée Massi attended the ceremony.
In Toulon, Department President Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three prominent figures from the world of education.
The Département mobilises eco-delegates for their territory
The Var Department gathered 29 middle schools in Toulon for the eco-delegates forum. The event aimed to train students in territorial citizenship.
The Département committed to 29 middle schools at a Toulon forum to train eco-delegates in territorial citizenship.
Fédération du BTP du Var reaches out to newly elected mayors
The Fédération du BTP du Var brought together over 200 economic players and local elected officials. The goal is to strengthen cooperation with newly elected mayors.
Fédération du BTP du Var met with the new mayors to propose an enhanced dialogue throughout their mandates.
Région Sud rewards baccalaureate excellence
Région Sud rewarded 2,225 high school graduates from the académie de Nice who earned highest honors. A ceremony took place at lycée Rouvière in Toulon.
The Region honored 2,225 Nice academy graduates for earning "Très Bien" honors with a €300 individual grant.
The sea fuels our regional development
An Insee study presented in Toulon confirms the leading role of region Sud in the maritime economy. The sector accounts for over 102,000 direct jobs in the territory.
An INSEE study confirms the leading position of the Région Sud in the maritime economy, with over 100,000 jobs.
Hélène Arnaud-Bill: "L’Escale is a facility already adopted by the public"
L'Escale theater in La Garde presents a positive review after its first year. Nearly 7,000 tickets were sold during its inaugural season.
One year after opening, L'Escale theatre in La Garde posts record results and launches its new cultural season.
The University has been training in palliative care for twenty years
Université de Toulon has been training healthcare staff in palliative care for twenty years. Over 500 professionals have completed the course.
For twenty years, the Université de Toulon University Degree has been training healthcare professionals in palliative care.
AGPM: A Historic Anchor Serving the Nation
On June 24, the AGPM group celebrated its 75th anniversary in Toulon. The mutual insurer also inaugurated its new premises.
On June 24, military mutual insurer AGPM celebrated its 75th anniversary and inaugurated its new premises in Toulon.
An experimental cycle lane on Avenue de la République
Toulon and Métropole TPM are testing a bike lane on Avenue de la République. The trial launched in mid-June will run until autumn.
A secure cycle lane has been tested since mid-June on Avenue de la République, on the initiative of the Ville de Toulon and the Métropole TPM.
Schoolchildren win award for their plastic "Monstres de l’Océan"
CE1 pupils from Saint-Jean XXIII school in Toulon won a national art contest against plastic pollution. They crafted sea creatures from recycled plastic.
CE1 pupils from Saint-Jean XXIII school have won the national "Arts en plastique pour l’Océan" competition.
Centre Hospitalier Toulon - La Seyne: Josée Massi re-elected as Supervisory Board President
Josée Massi was re-elected president of the Supervisory Board of the hospital in Toulon - La Seyne on June 25. Joseph Mule was named vice-president.
On June 25, Josée Massi, mayor of Toulon, was re-elected to lead the Supervisory Board of the intermunicipal hospital.
80 school children immersed in the maritime economy
On June 25, 80 students in Toulon took part in the "Rade Bleue" educational event. They learned about maritime jobs and marine ecosystem protection.
The "Rade Bleue" operation plunged 80 students from Toulon into the heart of maritime and port issues.
"Our duty is to reaffirm our support for the police"
A ceremony was held on July 10 in Toulon for National Police Day. The Var prefect and elected officials paid tribute to fallen and injured officers.
For National Police Day, a tribute ceremony was held on July 10 in Toulon in the presence of the prefect and elected officials.