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François de Canson
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The cork oak, a key player in economic heritage
The 10th Cork Oak Weekend was held at Jardin de Baudouvin. François de Canson highlighted the economic and ecological importance of the local wood industry.
At the 10th Cork Oak Weekend, François de Canson reaffirmed the Région Sud's support for a strategic wood sector.
A cultural event deeply rooted in the region
The 4th Automne des Peintres ended at the salle Yann-Piat. The event highlighted local painters and welcomed school classes.
The 4th edition of Automne des Peintres ended with the awards ceremony, highlighting the diversity of local pictorial creation.
"The real strategic weapon is the factory"
The 5th Mediterranean Strategic Meetings were held in Toulon. François de Canson advocated for national industrial sovereignty.
François de Canson advocated for industrial sovereignty at the 5th Rencontres Stratégiques de la Méditerranée in Toulon.
An emergency plan for high schools
François de Canson launches a 6 million euro emergency plan for high schools in Région Sud. This measure aims to fix technical issues and improve building safety.
The new president of Région Sud, François de Canson, launches a 6 million euro emergency plan for high schools.
La Crau: Villa des Tilleuls reborn thanks to a €1.2M investment
Villa des Tilleuls in La Crau was inaugurated on October 16 after renovation work. The project received an investment of 1.2 million euros.
After €1.2M in work, Villa des Tilleuls in La Crau was inaugurated on October 16 in the presence of regional officials.
A baptism of fire dominated by riots
François de Canson chaired his first regional plenary assembly. Nearly 20 million euros in emergency aid were approved to deal with recent crises.
For his first plenary, François de Canson voted nearly €20M in emergency aid for high schools and businesses affected by crises.
François de Canson takes office
François de Canson was elected president of Région Sud on October 12 in Marseille. He succeeds Renaud Muselier after receiving 83 votes.
Elected president of Région Sud, François de Canson puts economic sovereignty at the heart of his mandate.
Le Var, a defense ecosystem unique in France
The CCI du Var and the Ministry of Armed Forces gathered over 100 SMEs in Toulon on October 1st. The event aimed to connect local businesses with defense procurement opportunities.
The Var CCI brought together SMEs and the Ministry of the Armed Forces to present Defense business opportunities.
François de Canson succeeds Renaud Muselier
François de Canson was elected President of the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on October 12. He succeeds Renaud Muselier with 83 votes out of 122.
Elected president of Région Sud, François de Canson puts economic sovereignty at the heart of his mandate.
Var elected officials gathered to take action
The 9th Salon des communes du Var took place in Draguignan on October 9. Local officials gathered to discuss key territorial challenges.
The 9th Var Mayors' Trade Fair brought together local elected officials to discuss solutions to today's challenges.
9th Var Mayors' Exhibition: The Region reaffirms its support for local authorities
The 9th Salon des Communes du Var took place on October 9. Région Sud confirmed 4.5 billion euros in support for the department.
At the 9th Var Mayors' Exhibition, Region Sud reaffirmed its support for local authorities with a 4.5 billion euro package.
Corsican fever ignited "Ça c'est le Sud"!
The « Ça c'est le Sud » tour gathered over 100,000 spectators across 30 dates in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The trio Bande à Part from Corse performed alongside Julie Zenatti.
Corsican trio Bande à Part looks back on their remarkable participation in the major summer tour "Ça c’est le Sud".
The Département details its support to the municipality
On September 8, Jean-Louis Masson met with Mayor François de Canson. The visit focused on supporting investment projects in La Londe-les-Maures.
On September 8, the president of the Département met with Mayor François de Canson to discuss local investments.
François de Canson: 'The mobilization of everyone is effective'!
Crime rates fell by 21% in La Londe-les-Maures in 2025. Mayor François de Canson presented the annual security assessment.
Crime in La Londe-les-Maures saw a significant drop across all indicators in 2025, the security council revealed.
The effectiveness of the response relies on aerial resources
Région Sud is strengthening its financial and aerial resources to fight forest fires. A close partnership now unites the State, Région, and Departments.
Faced with wildfires, the Région Sud strengthens its strategy in cooperation with the État and the Départements.
Hyères: 65 million euros for a state-of-the-art high school
The Region funded the new Golf-Hôtel high school in Hyères for 65 million euros. The 14,000 m² facility replaces the old site damaged by floods.
The Région invested 65 million euros in the new Golf-Hôtel high school in Hyères, praised for its modernity.
The abandonment of the harkis also belongs to France
On September 25, François de Canson led the national tribute to the harkis in La Londe. The mayor recalled France's responsibility for their abandonment.
The mayor of La Londe recalled France's responsibility in the tragedy of the harkis during the national day of tribute.
Two new direct flight connections to New York in 2027
Starting in spring 2027, Marseille and Nice will have direct flights to New York. These new routes aim to boost tourism in the Region Sud.
Starting in 2027, two new direct routes will connect New York to Marseille and Nice airports.