08/17/2026
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La gazettedu Var

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Renaud Muselier

386 articles

In Toulon, the Région rewards 2,225 baccalaureate graduates for their excellence
ToulonCulture & Heritage

In Toulon, the Région rewards 2,225 baccalaureate graduates for their excellence

The Region Sud honored 2,225 high school graduates in Toulon. Each student with highest honors received a 300-euro scholarship.

The Région Sud honored 2,225 baccalaureate graduates from the académie de Nice with a "Très Bien" distinction, awarding them a €300 grant.

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5 million passengers in one year for the Marseille-Nice train
AntibesEconomy & Business

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.

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Fighting forest fires: the Région Sud deploys 250 young sentinels
GardanneEnvironment

Fighting forest fires: the Région Sud deploys 250 young sentinels

Région Sud deploys 250 young forest guards this summer. They monitor natural areas to prevent wildfires.

This summer, 250 young Gardes régionaux forestiers have been deployed to monitor the massifs of the Région Sud in the face of fire risks.

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Nettoyons le Sud: a record citizen mobilization
La Londe-les-MauresEnvironment

Nettoyons le Sud: a record citizen mobilization

On May 30, 25,000 volunteers joined the 4th 'Nettoyons le Sud' cleanup. 85 tons of waste were collected across 400 towns.

The 'Nettoyons le Sud' campaign mobilized 25,000 volunteers who collected 85 tons of waste for its 4th edition.

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François de Canson: "To the memory of the victims, we owe respect"
Le LavandouEnvironment

François de Canson: "To the memory of the victims, we owe respect"

One year after the deadly floods in Cavalière, a tribute was paid to the victims. François de Canson highlighted local solidarity and reconstruction efforts.

One year after the deadly floods in Cavalière, François de Canson, president of Méditerranée Porte des Maures (MPM), paid a solemn tribute to the...

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Defense, tourism and JO 2030, concrete opportunities
La Londe-les-MauresEconomy & Business

Defense, tourism and JO 2030, concrete opportunities

risingSUD held its general meeting on May 21. François de Canson praised economic results and outlined regional opportunities.

At the risingSUD general assembly, François de Canson, vice-president of Région Sud, praised the courage of entrepreneurs facing challenges.

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François de Canson: 'If I accept the Légion d’honneur, it is because it is collective'
La Londe-les-MauresPolitics & Institutions

François de Canson: 'If I accept the Légion d’honneur, it is because it is collective'

François de Canson received the Légion d'honneur on April 30. The official dedicated the award to his team and family.

The mayor received the Légion d'honneur, dedicating this award to his collective path and his family and political mentors.

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A Strategic Response to Climate Change
RiansEnvironment

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.

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On Bendor island, the rebirth of a Mediterranean jewel
BandolEconomy & Business

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.

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Philippe Tabarot: "Maritime decarbonization, a sovereignty issue for France"
BandolEnvironment

Philippe Tabarot: "Maritime decarbonization, a sovereignty issue for France"

The Transport Minister visited Var to promote maritime decarbonization. A new electric vessel was officially commissioned.

Maritime decarbonization in the Mediterranean is a national priority, encompassing environmental, economic, and sovereignty issues.

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600 high school students gathered around Olympic values
La GardeCulture & Heritage

600 high school students gathered around Olympic values

The first High School Olympiads brought together 600 students on March 30 in La Garde. The event kicked off the Olympic and Paralympic Week.

The first edition of the Olympiades lycéennes took place on March 30 in La Garde.

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François de Canson: 'Territoire engagé pour la Méditerranée', a call for collective action
La Londe-les-MauresEnvironment

François de Canson: 'Territoire engagé pour la Méditerranée', a call for collective action

The Sea Parliament Assembly introduced the 'Territoire engagé pour la Méditerranée' initiative. This project aims to unify local maritime policies to address climate challenges.

Faced with climate and economic challenges, the 'Territoire engagé pour la Méditerranée' initiative aims to unify local maritime policies.

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The Région is building the mountain of 2050
MontgenèvreCulture & Heritage

The Région is building the mountain of 2050

The Sud Region launched the Tournée des Neiges in Orcières-Merlette. The event prepares the mountains for 2050 and the 2030 Olympics.

In Orcières-Merlette, François de Canson, president of the Comité Régional de Tourisme and vice-president of Région Sud, launched the second edition...

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MarseilleTransport & Mobility

The LNPCA, a priority project

The EU has added the Marseille-Genoa rail corridor to its priority cross-border links. This decision opens the door to new European funding starting in 2028.

The European Council of Ministers of Transport has made a major decision for the region, as the Marseille-Gênes railway axis is listed as...

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The Région confirms its commitment to olive growing
Economy & Business

The Région confirms its commitment to olive growing

The Région Sud supports olive growing with nearly €300,000 annually. The 24th regional competition awarded the best local olive oils.

Each year, it supports collective actions in the sector with nearly €300,000, while accompanying investment projects led by...

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François de Canson defends the "peasants" of the sea
ToulonEconomy & Business

François de Canson defends the "peasants" of the sea

At the 2026 Agricultural Show, the Région Sud promoted small-scale fishing and aquaculture. Local seafood is now included in the "100% Valeurs du Sud" label.

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

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A wine-growing center to support the industry's transition
Economy & Business

A wine-growing center to support the industry's transition

The first stone of the Var Wine Center was laid in Vidauban. This center aims to support innovation and the rosé wine industry.

In Vidauban, supported by the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence (CIVP), wine unions and the Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV)...

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Great chefs celebrate the excellence of local producers
Saint-TropezCulture & Heritage

Great chefs celebrate the excellence of local producers

The sixth edition of "Les Chefs à Saint-Tropez" honors local food producers. The event is sponsored by three-star chef Mauro Colagreco.

Now a must-attend, the “Les Chefs à Saint-Tropez” event returns for its sixth edition, placing producers at the heart of haute gastronomy.

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