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Confirmed success for the second Haut-Var rally
The second Haut-Var defense classes rally took place in Barjols. It gathered 200 students and safety professionals.
The second edition of the Rallye des classes défense du Haut-Var brought together 200 young people and many professionals in Barjols.
TOULON: Jean-Louis MASSON: 'The Var loses a great servant of the general interest'
Dominique Lain, mayor of Le Luc-en-Provence, passed away on June 14, 2026. The president of the Var Department paid tribute to him.
The president of the Conseil départemental du Var announced the death of Dominique Lain, mayor of Le Luc-en-Provence, paying tribute to an engaged official.

GASSIN: Open-air cinema – Le Festival de la Lune takes over the vineyards of Domaine Tropez
The Festival de la Lune is hosting three open-air movie nights at Domaine Tropez in Gassin. Screenings will take place on July 16, July 30, and August 13, 2026.
For its 6th edition, the Festival de la Lune offers three cinema evenings at Domaine Tropez, in Gassin, on July 16, 30, and August 13, 2026.
TOULON: Small towns – Var mayors meet to debate resilience and status
Around twenty mayors from Var are meeting this Wednesday in Toulon. They are discussing climate resilience and the status of local elected officials.
Mayors of small towns in Var are meeting this Wednesday in Toulon to discuss climate issues and the status of local elected officials.

GONFARON: Health – A new medical center to strengthen local healthcare services
The "Patrick PLY" medical center will be inaugurated in Gonfaron on May 27, 2026. This 150 m² project cost €583,158.
In Gonfaron, Var, Var Habitat and the municipality are inaugurating a medical center to strengthen access to local healthcare.

Joseph Merrien takes office amid falling crime rates
Chief Commissioner Joseph Merrien took office in Toulon on April 29. His appointment comes amid falling crime rates in Var.
Commissioner General Joseph Merrien has been installed in Toulon amid strong security results for the start of 2026.
DRAGUIGNAN: Security – Association des Maires du Var and Gendarmerie strengthen ties
The AMF 83 and the Var Gendarmerie will sign a partnership agreement on April 27, 2026, in Draguignan. This deal aims to boost local security and support local mayors.
On April 27, the Association des Maires du Var will sign a partnership agreement with the Gendarmerie to strengthen local security.
Guaranteeing remunerative outlets for farmers
Var launches an agricultural survey for collective catering. Local producers are invited to participate.
Farmers in Var are invited to share their views on current production and prospects for gaining food sovereignty.

LA SEYNE-SUR-MER: Natural heritage - Fort Napoléon park reveals its new look
Fort Napoléon park in La Seyne-sur-Mer reopened after five months of renovation. The Var Department funded the entire project.
After five months of work, the Département du Var has completed the redevelopment of Fort Napoléon park to promote its history and secure visitor access.

High school interns discover the behind-the-scenes of the gendarmerie
Around twenty high school students from Var completed an immersion internship with the gendarmerie. The closing ceremony took place in La Valette-du-Var.
Around twenty Varois high school students discovered the behind-the-scenes of the gendarmerie during a unique and informative internship.

The Maison communale Gérard Philipe, a major project
The city is renovating the Maison communale Gérard Philipe. Delivery is scheduled for August 29.
The town is in full transformation, with the Municipality aiming to modernize its infrastructure and strengthen the cultural offer.

The Fondation VINCI pour la Cité supports the association l’Îlot
The Îlot association set up 9 studios in Toulon to shelter vulnerable families. The project is supported by the VINCI Foundation for the City.
On January 23 at the premises of Domensa, in the presence of elected officials from Ville de Toulon, sponsors, and representatives of the association...

Jean-Louis Masson: "We are not just the social welfare authority!"
During his New Year address on January 9, Jean-Louis Masson defended the Department of Var. He denounced bureaucracy and state-imposed budget constraints.
On January 9, at the New Year's address, Jean-Louis Masson lambasted "certain visionaries who wish to reduce the Département to...

Fabien Piersanti: 'It is urgent to invest in new infrastructure'
Fabien Piersanti, head of the Var BTP, delivered his New Year address in La Valette-du-Var. He calls for market diversification and massive investment in new infrastructure.
For the BTP du Var, the challenges of 2025 are numerous and may seem daunting.
Var, land of innovation
The Var department launches its first Innovation and Research Award. Applications are open until December 31, 2024.
On October 28, the Département launched the first Prix de l’Innovation et de la Recherche du Var, an initiative reflecting its commitment.

Yannick Chenevard, rapporteur for the Marine budget
Var MP Yannick Chenevard has been reappointed as rapporteur for the Navy budget. He will continue his work in the defense committee.
The MP for Var (1st constituency – Toulon) has been appointed rapporteur for the Marine budget.

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.

The City honored for its commitment to "les Routes varoises de la Liberté"
Paying tribute to the women and men who liberated Provence and France is the purpose of the "Var 1944 - Les routes varoises de la Liberté" route,...