Public Figure
Jean-Louis Masson
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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.
A €3 million plan for inclusive housing
The Var Department is investing 3 million euros in inclusive housing for disabled people. The project aims for 450 shared living aids by 2030.
The Département du Var is launching a major €3 million plan for inclusive housing for people with disabilities.
Safety and comfort for nearly 2,000 students
1,905 pupils returned to school in La Garde. The municipality carried out major security and renovation work over the summer.
1,905 school children returned to classrooms in La Garde, a back-to-school season marked by major municipal investments.
Françoise Dumont, Christian Simon, Frank Giletti and Carine Leroy elected
On September 27, four senators were elected in Var with a 98.6% turnout. Two lists shared all available seats.
On September 27, Françoise Dumont, Christian Simon, Frank Giletti and Carine Leroy were elected senators of Var.
A new forest balance to be invented
The Var Department has launched a strategic committee on forest fire prevention. The initiative aims to strengthen safety and balance forest management.
Learning lessons from the latest fires, the Département launched a strategic review and strengthened its financial support for the SDIS.
François de Canson: 'Naval Group means 550 jobs in 2027'
Naval Group has laid the foundation stone for its new site in Les Bormettes. The center will host 550 employees by 2027 in Var.
Naval Group launches the reindustrialisation of the Les Bormettes site with a new centre of excellence that will bring together 550 employees.
Garlic Fair in La Garde: transmission at the heart of the procession
The town of La Garde held its traditional garlic and local produce fair on August 30. The historical event brought together residents and producers for local festivities.
The traditional garlic fair in La Garde attracted a large crowd, combining local flavors and popular fervor.
A solemn tribute to the "thousand faces" of Liberty
The town of La Garde commemorated its Liberation during a ceremony on August 23. The event honored all the diverse fighters of Operation Dragoon in 1944.
La Garde commemorated its Liberation with a solemn ceremony paying tribute to the diversity of the 1944 fighters.
Jean-Louis Masson: "This medal is theirs as much as mine"
Jean-Louis Masson received the Internal Security Medal in Saint-Raphaël. The award honors the organization of the 80th anniversary of the Débarquement de Provence.
The President of Var received the Internal Security Medal for organizing the 80th anniversary of the Provence Landing.
Three Education Figures Decorated
Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three figures in Toulon. Mayor Josée Massi attended the ceremony.
In Toulon, Department President Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three prominent figures from the world of education.
Hélène Arnaud-Bill: "L’Escale is a facility already adopted by the public"
L'Escale theater in La Garde presents a positive review after its first year. Nearly 7,000 tickets were sold during its inaugural season.
One year after opening, L'Escale theatre in La Garde posts record results and launches its new cultural season.
5 million passengers in one year for the Marseille-Nice train
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice train line celebrates its first anniversary. It carried 5 million passengers in one year.
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'
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.
Valérie Daumas wins the Grand Prix Dieudonné Jacobs
Valérie Daumas won the 37th Dieudonné Jacobs Painting Grand Prix in La Garde. Thirty-four international artists took part in this figurative competition.
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
La Garde inaugurated the François Accusano park on May 23. A former parking lot became an ecological park.
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
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.
A Strategic Response to Climate Change
The 'Var Bleu' project was launched in Rians to secure water supply in Var. It includes a 52 km pipeline and network extensions.
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
Bendor island reopened on May 1st after five years of work. Société Paul Ricard and Zannier Hotels inaugurated it.
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.