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François de Canson
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Le Lavandou: a roundabout named in honor of commando Pierre Velsch
A roundabout in Le Lavandou has been named after Pierre Velsch. The naming took place during the August 15 commemorations.
On the occasion of the August 15, 1944 commemorations, a town roundabout was named after commando Pierre Velsch.
La Londe-les-Maures: A Coastline Under Close Watch
The mayor of La Londe-les-Maures presented the summer security report. Multiple emergency and police forces were deployed across the municipality.
Mayor François de Canson reviews the summer security measures, praising the excellent coordination of all forces.
A vibrant tribute to the architects of freedom
La Londe-les-Maures commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation on August 17. The ceremony honored the heroes of summer 1944.
La Londe-les-Maures commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation, paying tribute to the heroes of the summer of 1944.
A memorial route to honor the 1944 liberators
The city of Hyères organized a five-step memorial trail for its Liberation anniversary. This tribute honors the fighters and victims of August 1944.
For the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation, the Ville de Hyères organized a commemorative route in tribute to resistance fighters and soldiers.
Toulon: 82 years on, the memory of the Liberation remains intact
Toulon commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on August 28. Official authorities paid tribute to the 1944 fighters during a memorial parade.
Toulon commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its liberation during an official ceremony on August 28.
Alice Rufo: "France has not forgotten the meaning of their sacrifice"
Alice Rufo paid tribute to American soldiers in Draguignan for the 82nd anniversary of Liberation. The cemetery in Var holds 861 graves of liberators.
Minister Alice Rufo paid tribute to American soldiers during the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of Draguignan.
François de Canson: "The Region deploys a massive investment plan for high schools"
François de Canson presented the investment plan for high schools in Région Sud. A budget of 280.7 million euros is dedicated to high school life for 2026.
The Vice-President of Région Sud, François de Canson, presented the investment plan for the high schools in the territory.
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.
François de Canson: "The memory of the Liberation is a call for vigilance"
On August 17, La Londe commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation. François de Canson paid tribute to the 1944 fighters.
On August 17, La Londe commemorated its Liberation, a ceremony linking the lessons of the past to contemporary challenges.
Yves Palmiéri recalls the sacrifice of the city's liberators
La Farlède celebrated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation on August 21. A ceremony paid tribute to the 1944 fighters.
La Farlède celebrated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation on August 21 with a parade and a tribute ceremony.
Excellence and rigor at the service of the Nation
A graduation ceremony for the École du Personnel du Pont d'Envol took place on July 17 in La Londe-les-Maures. Young sailors are joining the Marine nationale.
A new graduating class of the École du Personnel du Pont d’Envol was celebrated in La Londe-les-Maures on July 17.
"Ça, c’est le Sud" Tour: A Phenomenal Popular Success!
The 4th edition of the "Ça, c’est le Sud" tour ended on August 16. Thirty cities in the region hosted these free concerts.
The free concert tour "Ça, c’est le Sud" travelled to 30 towns in the region for its 4th edition.
Popular shows and demanding programming
La Londe-les-Maures hosted a rich cultural season this summer. Free festivals and historical commemorations welcomed thousands of visitors.
La Londe-les-Maures experienced a summer rich in cultural events, from jazz to the Liberation Day.
Naval Group in Les Bormettes, a project for the future and sovereignty
Naval Group is investing 140 million euros in Les Bormettes to build a new center of excellence. Work begins this year on this long-abandoned industrial site.
The National Day speech highlighted the future Naval Group site, a major project for sovereignty and the local economy.
François de Canson praises the commitment of volunteers
François de Canson gathered 230 volunteers at the annual association meeting. The mayor highlighted their vital role in La Londe.
The mayor paid tribute to local associations at their annual meeting, reaffirming the municipality's support.
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.
François de Canson: "The Hyères pelicandrome has proven its effectiveness"
François de Canson presented the progress report for the « Guerre du Feu » plan in Hyères. The new pélicandrome demonstrated its effectiveness during a recent fire.
François de Canson assessed the "Guerre du Feu" plan and praised the effectiveness of the new Hyères pelicandrome.
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.