08/16/2026
La gazettedu Var
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Francine MARIE

13 articles

A "Féerie des Lumières" for a magical evening
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

A "Féerie des Lumières" for a magical evening

Le Lavandou celebrated the end of July with a light parade and water activities. The evening concluded with a magical drone light show.

On July 31, the seafront lit up for a magical evening featuring a parade, a drone show and a popular public ball.

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At Le Grand Bleu cinema, Simon Henry succeeds Tristan Bonis as director
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

At Le Grand Bleu cinema, Simon Henry succeeds Tristan Bonis as director

Simon Henry has taken over as director of Le Grand Bleu cinema in Le Lavandou. He succeeds Tristan Bonis following a record attendance of 90,000 in 2025.

After three successful years, Tristan Bonis leaves Le Grand Bleu cinema, replaced by Simon Henry, who will ensure continuity.

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Bormes-les-Mimosas: Public Consultation, Key Word of Development Projects
Tourism & Local Life

Bormes-les-Mimosas: Public Consultation, Key Word of Development Projects

The town hall of Bormes-les-Mimosas met with residents of chemin des Catalanes on-site. The goal is to plan road safety measures to slow down traffic.

The town hall consulted residents of chemin des Catalanes to co-design road safety measures.

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In Fontainebleau, the exceptional commitment of firefighters
Bormes-les-MimosasSecurity & Defence

In Fontainebleau, the exceptional commitment of firefighters

Eight firefighters from Var were deployed to Seine-et-Marne to protect the Fontainebleau forest. Mayor François Arizzi praised their dedication.

Eight firefighters from Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou were deployed to Seine-et-Marne, a commitment praised by François Arizzi.

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An intimate refuge between sky and sea
Bormes-les-MimosasCulture & Heritage

An intimate refuge between sky and sea

Hotel Le Mirage has unveiled its renovation in Bormes-les-Mimosas. The 4-star establishment is managed by Jules Brenier.

In Bormes-les-Mimosas, the 4-star hotel Le Mirage has revealed its new look after a major renovation.

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The Villa Théo workshop: A story of passion and transmission
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

The Villa Théo workshop: A story of passion and transmission

The villa Théo visual arts workshop celebrated its 30th anniversary in Le Lavandou. An exhibition features 200 works by 150 students.

The Villa Théo visual arts workshop celebrated its 30th anniversary with an exhibition showcasing works by its 150 students.

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Le Lavandou: a citizen reserve reinforces the monitoring of massifs
Security & Defence

Le Lavandou: a citizen reserve reinforces the monitoring of massifs

Le Lavandou has created a Municipal Civil Security Reserve. This team strengthens forest monitoring this summer.

The town has created a Réserve Communale de Sécurité Civile to strengthen forest fire prevention during the summer season.

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Bormes-les-Mimosas: with modernised means, the nautical brigade ensures safety
Bormes-les-MimosasSecurity & Defence

Bormes-les-Mimosas: with modernised means, the nautical brigade ensures safety

The Bormes-les-Mimosas municipal police acquired a new rigid inflatable boat. This modern vessel strengthens maritime security and beach surveillance this summer.

The municipal police's nautical brigade has acquired a new semi-rigid boat to strengthen safety at sea.

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Elected officials and experts on the ground for an efficient public service
Bormes-les-MimosasEnvironment

Elected officials and experts on the ground for an efficient public service

Local officials and Veolia inspected the wastewater treatment plant in Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou. This audit evaluated sewage treatment performance.

Elected officials and Veolia inspected the Bormes-Le Lavandou wastewater treatment plant to assess its performance.

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Carlo Acutis, a canonized cyber-apostle
ToulonCulture & Heritage

Carlo Acutis, a canonized cyber-apostle

Carlo Acutis, a teenager who died in 2006, will be canonized. A parish hall was named in his honor.

The first saint to have lived in the 21st century, canonized in September 2025, Carlo Acutis is particularly popular among young people.

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With the temporary pool, young people are invited to learn how to swim
Bormes-les-MimosasSport

With the temporary pool, young people are invited to learn how to swim

A temporary 100 m² pool was installed near the tennis club. It offers free swimming lessons for local children.

Every year in France, drownings cost the lives of young children and teenagers.

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Le Club de la Presse, un point de rencontres et de dialogues Dominique PEDINIELLI, présidente et…
Le LavandouCulture & Heritage

Le Club de la Presse, un point de rencontres et de dialogues Dominique PEDINIELLI, présidente et…

Le Club de la Presse du Var relance ses activités et ses Apéros Liberté. Ce réseau rassemble journalistes et communicants locaux.

Comme beaucoup de mouvements associatifs, le Club de la Presse du Var reprend ses marques en relançant ses Apéros Liberté, chaque mois. Le prochain Apéro…

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Et si septembre était le nouveau juillet ?
Le LavandouEconomy & Business

Et si septembre était le nouveau juillet ?

Le tourisme s'étend désormais jusqu'au 15 septembre. La saison estivale s'achève sur un bilan positif dans le Var.

Grèves à rallonge, Coupe du Monde, canicule, cette année la saison estivale fût particulièrement singulière, surtout pour le marché du tourisme. Septembre…

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