Public Figure
Jean-Louis Masson
317 articles

5 million passengers in one year for the Marseille-Nice train
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice line celebrated its first anniversary with 5 million passengers, a very positive result.
TOULON: Jean-Louis MASSON: 'The Var loses a great servant of the general interest'
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.

Valérie Daumas wins the Grand Prix Dieudonné Jacobs
The 37th Grand Prix Dieudonné Jacobs of painting 2026 was awarded to the painter Valérie Daumas.

François Accusano park, a green lung and place of remembrance
The City has inaugurated François Accusano park, a major ecological space created on a former parking lot.
TOULON: Small towns – Var mayors meet to debate resilience and status
Mayors of small towns in Var are meeting this Wednesday in Toulon to discuss climate issues and the status of local elected officials.

A Strategic Response to Climate Change
In Rians, the Région Sud and the Département du Var launched Var Bleu, a vast network to secure water resources in the face of droughts.

On Bendor island, the rebirth of a Mediterranean jewel
Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels have inaugurated the transformed Bendor island, which opened to the public on May 1st after five years of work.

François de Canson defends the "peasants" of the sea
At the Salon International de l’Agriculture 2026, Région Sud recalled that its terroir is also maritime, highlighting a supported sector of excellence.

Security and daily life: Philippe Leonelli praises the Republic of proximity
Mayor Philippe Leonelli went beyond traditional wishes to map out a future for Cavalaire resolutely focused on the long term.

Thierry Albertini: “The mayor cannot do everything”
Before an audience of elected officials and citizens, the mayor highlighted the limits of municipal power in an unstable France, while calling for...

LA SEYNE-SUR-MER: Natural heritage - Fort Napoléon park reveals its new look
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.

Philippe Leonelli places future vision at the heart of municipal action
On January 17 at the New Year's ceremony, Philippe Leonelli reaffirmed the municipality's pivotal role in the face of climate and social challenges.

216 free parking spaces in the city center
The City recently opened a new city-center car park, marking a new stage in its major urban redevelopment project.

Triple jumper Weaven Metainville rewarded
Winner of the national U20 triple jump title last February, the young Toulon athlete Weaven Metainville was honored on November 6 by a "...

The Conservatoire Variétal de l’Olivier celebrated its 30th anniversary
On November 26, the 30th anniversary brought together elected officials, volunteers, associations and residents around an iconic site of Valettois heritage.

A new tool at the service of "eating better"
On October 15, the Banque Alimentaire du Var inaugurated its educational kitchen and processing workshop.

Child protection, a growing challenge
The Département reinforces its commitment to childhood with the "Pré en bulles" nursery.

The Maison Gérard Philipe reopens its doors after two years of work
On October 10, the Maison Gérard Philipe reopened to the public, marking the end of a vast two-year modernization project launched by the...