09/07/2026
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A major environmental and economic challenge
HyèresEnvironment

A major environmental and economic challenge

Sand replenishment works have started on the beach of La Capte in Hyères. MP Stéphane Rambaud is calling for a long-term strategy against erosion.

MP Stéphane Rambaud welcomes the work at la Capte beach while calling for a long-term solution against erosion.

The Editorial Team
In Porquerolles, a partnership for responsible tourism
HyèresEnvironment

In Porquerolles, a partnership for responsible tourism

Six permanent dry toilets have been installed on the beaches of Porquerolles. This initiative aims to promote sustainable and eco-friendly tourism.

Six permanent dry toilets are installed on the beaches of Porquerolles for a more responsible reception of visitors.

The Editorial Team
Social housing: Josée Massi calls for consultation
ToulonPolitics & Institutions

Social housing: Josée Massi calls for consultation

Tensions arose over social housing in Carqueiranne. Josée Massi calls for dialogue between the State and local mayors.

Faced with social housing tensions, Métropole president Josée Massi calls for consultation between the State and municipalities.

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A practical learning of democracy
La GardePolitics & Institutions

A practical learning of democracy

The Youth City Council of La Garde held its plenary session on July 1st. Young elected members presented the final assessment of their local projects.

The Conseil de Ville des Jeunes of La Garde presented the results of its mandate during a solemn plenary session.

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François de Canson: "The Hyères pelicandrome has proven its effectiveness"
HyèresEnvironment

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.

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A major survey to analyze summer travel
CarqueiranneTourism & Local Life

A major survey to analyze summer travel

The TPM metropolis is conducting a mobility survey until September 13. It aims to analyze travel habits of residents and tourists.

The TPM metropolis is conducting a survey until September 13 to analyze the travel habits of residents and tourists.

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Unprecedented mobilization for Operation Clean Bay
HyèresEnvironment

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.

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François Accusano park, a green lung and place of remembrance
La GardeCulture & Heritage

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.

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GASSIN: Open-air cinema – Le Festival de la Lune takes over the vineyards of Domaine Tropez
GassinCulture & Heritage

GASSIN: Open-air cinema – Le Festival de la Lune takes over the vineyards of Domaine Tropez

The Festival de la Lune is hosting three open-air movie nights at Domaine Tropez in Gassin. Screenings will take place on July 16, July 30, and August 13, 2026.

For its 6th edition, the Festival de la Lune offers three cinema evenings at Domaine Tropez, in Gassin, on July 16, 30, and August 13, 2026.

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The RD 559 transformed with a footbridge and smart traffic lights
La GardeTransport & Mobility

The RD 559 transformed with a footbridge and smart traffic lights

Work on the RD 559 at the Pont de la Clue intersection is now complete. This €1.8M project improves safety and traffic flow.

After seven months of work on the RD 559, the Département completes a major project to secure and smooth traffic flow.

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La Seyne-sur-MerCulture & Heritage

LA SEYNE-SUR-MER: Living environment – Residents reclaim the placette des Potiers

In La Seyne-sur-Mer, residents are redesigning Placette des Potiers. The project will be presented on May 28.

A participatory project, supported by the Contrat de Ville, will allow residents to redevelop the placette des Potiers.

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LA SEYNE-SUR-MER: Entrepreneurship – A bus to support business creators from
La Seyne-sur-MerEconomy & Business

LA SEYNE-SUR-MER: Entrepreneurship – A bus to support business creators from

An entrepreneurship bus stops in La Seyne-sur-Mer starting May 27. It offers free guidance for business creators in priority neighborhoods.

A mobile bus is coming to La Seyne-sur-Mer on May 27 to advise and guide entrepreneurs from priority neighborhoods.

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TOULON: Maritime Service - The Métropole Reaffirms Its Authority and Points Out Shortcomings
HyèresPolitics & Institutions

TOULON: Maritime Service - The Métropole Reaffirms Its Authority and Points Out Shortcomings

Tensions rise between Métropole TPM and the company TLV over maritime links to the îles d’Or. The contract is extended to 2027 while 570,000 euros in unpaid fees are claimed.

Responding to positions taken by TLV, Métropole TPM clarifies the legal framework for the îles d’Or service and denounces a debt.

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Advertising, a new regulatory framework for TPM companies
ToulonEconomy & Business

Advertising, a new regulatory framework for TPM companies

A new local advertising regulation applies in Var. It covers signs and billboards across the 12 municipalities of Toulon Provence Méditerranée.

Since December 18, 2025, a new Règlement Local de Publicité intercommunal (RLPi) applies to all 12 municipalities of Métropole Toulon…

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Associations, the cement of local life
Le PradetTourism & Local Life

Associations, the cement of local life

Le Pradet has over 130 active associations supported by the municipality. The town helps volunteers with a dedicated contact person.

For Hervé Stassinos, the mayor: "associative life is the beating heart of Le Pradet."

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Jean-Pierre Giran: "The prince's or the mayor's good pleasure does not exist"
HyèresPolitics & Institutions

Jean-Pierre Giran: "The prince's or the mayor's good pleasure does not exist"

The mayor of Hyères, Jean-Pierre Giran, delivered his New Year address on January 3. He addressed local issues and legal constraints while maintaining strict electoral neutrality.

Running for re-election, the mayor of Hyères presented his wishes, navigating carefully between electoral reserve and key projects for the municipality.

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ToulonEconomy & Business

A single center for faster payments

An agreement was signed between TPM Metropolis and Var Public Finances. A single center is created to speed up invoice payments to companies.

Following a shared trial, an agreement was signed on December 19 between Métropole TPM and the direction départementale des Finances publiques.

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216 free parking spaces in the city center
La GardeTransport & Mobility

216 free parking spaces in the city center

A new free parking lot with 216 spaces has opened downtown. It is part of an urban renewal project.

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

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