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80 school children immersed in the maritime economy
On June 25, 80 students in Toulon took part in the "Rade Bleue" educational event. They learned about maritime jobs and marine ecosystem protection.
The "Rade Bleue" operation plunged 80 students from Toulon into the heart of maritime and port issues.
A symbol of continuity and commitment
On July 2, Captain Augustin-Marie Aubret took command of the BAN d'Hyères. He succeeds Captain Paul Zanassi following an official ceremony.
On July 2, Captain Augustin-Marie Aubret succeeded Paul Zanassi as commander of the BAN d’Hyères.
The École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol Celebrated Its 30th Anniversary
Hyères Naval Air Base celebrated the 30th anniversary of the École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol on June 26. This school trains specialists working on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
The Base d'aéronautique navale d'Hyères celebrated the 30th anniversary of its École du Personnel de Pont d'Envol on June 26.
Le capitaine de vaisseau Maignan at the head of the frégate Provence
Captain François Maignan took command of the frigate Provence. He succeeds Pascal Forissier after three years of intense missions.
François Maignan took command of the frégate Provence, succeeding capitaine de vaisseau Pascal Forissier after three years.
La Farlède: youth at the heart of the 400th anniversary celebrations
On June 20, La Farlède celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Navy. The ceremony highlighted the youth of the Naval Military Preparation.
La Farlède honored the young recruits of the Préparation Militaire Marine during the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale.
Stéphane Rambaud: "An imperative of sovereignty in an unstable context"
The i-Naval 2026 event took place in Toulon. It gathered key players from French naval defense.
The i-Naval 2026 event highlighted the crucial role of innovation in guaranteeing France's strategic independence.
The future aircraft carrier, an economic “Big Pang” for the territory
ADETO gathered economic leaders in La Seyne-sur-Mer. Toulon prepares for the arrival of the new aircraft carrier by 2035.
ADETO brought together economic players from Var to prepare for the arrival of the future aircraft carrier in Toulon.
Unprecedented mobilization for Operation Clean Bay
From June 1 to 7, the French Navy led a cleanup of the Toulon roadstead. Civilians and military personnel joined forces.
From June 1 to 7, the Marine nationale led the 17th cleaning campaign of the Toulon bay and its surroundings.
Christophe Gruel (Promocash): "Professionals are predicting a great summer season"
Promocash La Farlède gathered 500 professionals for its Pro Day. The event highlights optimistic forecasts for the summer season in Var.
The manager of Promocash La Farlède is optimistic about the tourism season in Var after a record-breaking customer event.
François de Canson: 'There is no sovereignty without industry, nor without innovation'
On June 11 in Toulon, François de Canson promoted industrial and technological sovereignty at i-Naval. He aims to make the Sud Region an excellence hub for defense.
At i-Naval, François de Canson reaffirmed his desire to make Var a center of excellence in defense technologies.
Naval Group, a center of excellence in underwater technologies
Naval Group is setting up a submarine technology hub in Les Bormettes, Var. The site will host 550 experts by late 2027.
30 years after the closure of the historic Bormettes torpedo factory, the European naval defense leader is reviving the area's industrial past.
Promocash celebrates the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale with music
On June 18, Promocash La Farlède is holding a B2B event. It celebrates the 400th anniversary of the French Navy.
On June 18, Promocash is organizing a day for its professional customers themed around the exceptional 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale.
A photo exhibition for a historic anniversary
Toulon celebrated the 400th anniversary of the French Navy with a photo exhibition. The event took place at the Mairie d'Honneur.
The Ville de Toulon celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Marine nationale with a unique photo exhibition at the Mairie d’Honneur.
4 centuries of maritime commitment celebrated by La Poste
La Poste released a new stamp dedicated to the French Navy. This round stamp honors four centuries of maritime commitment.
La Poste pays tribute to four centuries of maritime commitment by unveiling a new stamp dedicated to the Marine nationale.
OLLIOULES: World War II – An immersive exhibition with vintage vehicles
Ollioules is hosting a free World War II exhibition this Saturday, May 23. The event features period vehicles, lectures, and tributes.
In Ollioules, near Toulon, a free exhibition brings the Débarquement de Provence to life with vintage vehicles, lectures, and tributes.
A new class of flight deck specialists
On April 24, 19 sailors graduated from the flight deck personnel school in Solliès-Pont. They will soon join French Navy vessels.
On April 24, the École du personnel de pont d’envol graduated 19 sailors who will serve on Navy ships.
A journey through the history of naval aviation
The Naval Aeronautics Tradition Space was inaugurated in Hyères. This 300 m² museum traces the history of maritime aviation since 1910.
Inaugurated in late 2024, the Espace de Tradition de l’Aéronautique Navale of BAN Hyères is a pillar of maritime and aviation memory in southern France.
L'Étoile, a school of resilience for young sailors
The schooner L'Étoile is on a four-month mission in the Mediterranean. It stopped in Toulon from March 20 to 23.
The schooner L'Étoile, a historic Navy training ship, has begun a four-month mission in the Mediterranean to train and meet the public.