Public Figure
Philippe OLIVIER
20 articles
Alexander Calder's Balance in Colors
The La Banque museum is hosting the "Calder - Équilibre en couleurs" exhibition until October 31. It features 69 works by American artist Alexander Calder.
The La Banque museum is exhibiting 69 works by Alexander Calder, an artist who made balance a poetic language, until October 31.
An invitation to rediscover the Mediterranean differently
Artist Françoise Dedon presents the exhibition "Mare Nostrum" in Hyères. Her paintings offer a peaceful journey around the Mediterranean.
In Hyères, artist Françoise Dedon offers a rediscovery of the Mediterranean with her exhibition "Mare Nostrum".
Corsican fever ignited "Ça c'est le Sud"!
The « Ça c'est le Sud » tour gathered over 100,000 spectators across 30 dates in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The trio Bande à Part from Corse performed alongside Julie Zenatti.
Corsican trio Bande à Part looks back on their remarkable participation in the major summer tour "Ça c’est le Sud".
Hyères: 65 million euros for a state-of-the-art high school
The Region funded the new Golf-Hôtel high school in Hyères for 65 million euros. The 14,000 m² facility replaces the old site damaged by floods.
The Région invested 65 million euros in the new Golf-Hôtel high school in Hyères, praised for its modernity.
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.
How to track state subsidies in Var?
The Var prefecture launched the "Suivi-Subventions" website. It allows citizens to view public state aid to local authorities.
The Var prefecture has launched a website to view public aid paid to local authorities and increase transparency.
Le Faron, a rooftop winning over the people of Toulon
OKKO HOTELS has launched "Le Faron", a new rooftop in central Toulon. It aims to become a key gathering spot for locals and tourists.
OKKO HOTELS offers "Le Faron", a new rooftop designed as a key living space for the residents and visitors of Toulon.
Art at the heart of the life of Françoise Dedon
Painter Françoise Dedon exhibits her artworks from Cannes to the Carrousel du Louvre. She now welcomes visitors to her own gallery in Hyères.
Portrait of Françoise Dedon, a painter from Hyères whose works are exhibited from Cannes to the Carrousel du Louvre.
For the Giens peninsula, take the trackless train!
The free tourist train in presqu’île de Giens runs until August 31. It offers a car-free alternative between the Almanarre parking and the village.
The free trackless train on the Giens peninsula runs until August 31, offering a summer alternative to the car.
The winning summer cocktail
La Londe-les-Maures reinforces its security forces for the summer season. The town combines nature preservation with increased police presence.
La Londe-les-Maures combines natural preservation and strict security to guarantee its quality of life.
A wealth of operational experience for Colonel Ledoux
Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54th Artillery Regiment in Hyères on July 22. He succeeds Colonel Xavier Tarot at the head of this surface-to-air unit.
Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54ème régiment d'artillerie in Hyères, succeeding Colonel Xavier Tarot on July 22.
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.
An intimate refuge between sky and sea
Hotel Le Mirage has unveiled its renovation in Bormes-les-Mimosas. The 4-star establishment is managed by Jules Brenier.
In Bormes-les-Mimosas, the 4-star hotel Le Mirage has revealed its new look after a major renovation.
Masterpieces from all over the world
The "Inca" exhibition features 235 Andean masterpieces at HDE Var in Draguignan. The event runs until September 27.
Until September 27, HDE Var presents an exceptional exhibition of 235 masterpieces of Andean civilizations.
An excellent vintage for the 74th Salon de l’Académie du Var
The 74th Académie du Var Exhibition opened at Château Forbin in Solliès-Pont. The art event features 130 works and achieved record attendance.
On May 5, the 74th Salon de l’Académie du Var opened at Château Forbin, with Académie du Var president Antoine Carvalho in attendance.
Rocabella explores the poetic dimension of the Mediterranean
In Le Pradet, the Rocabella residency exhibited works by 60 artists from May 1 to 3. The event marked the end of the "Les Gardiennes de la mer" program.
La Rocabella has unveiled the creations from its "Les Gardiennes de la mer" residency.
In Ornans (Doubs), the Institut Gustave Courbet, a public interest organization, was created
La Banque museum in Hyères hosts a Gustave Courbet exhibition until May 24. The Institut Gustave Courbet is seeking new members to support its work.
Thus, a major exhibition dedicated to the artist is on until May 24 at La Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage in Hyères. La Banque welcomes
Sales recovery but the rental sector is struggling
In Var, real estate sales rebounded in 2025. However, the rental sector remains under severe strain.
After a period of turbulence, the Var property market is bouncing back with rising sales, despite a rental supply that remains critical.