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A conference to not forget the military personnel missing in Algérie
Le Souvenir Français held a conference on April 13 about missing soldiers in Algeria. The event took place at the Maison des Associations.
On April 13 at the Maison des Associations, the Souvenir Français organized a conference on the fate of French military personnel missing in Algérie.
A shared duty of remembrance
On March 26, La Londe commemorated the 64th anniversary of the Isly Street shooting in Algiers. Officials and associations gathered at the memorial site.
On March 26, a solemn ceremony was held for the 64th anniversary of the tragic rue d'Isly shooting.
Jean-Pierre Large, a life dedicated to the memory of the Provence Landings
Jean-Pierre Large, president of Provence 44, passed away at 75. His funeral took place in La Crau on March 27.
The patriotic community of Var is in mourning after the death at 75 of Jean-Pierre Large, president of the historical association Provence 44.
Alain Maurin receives the official standard-bearer insignia
Alain Maurin received the official flag-bearer badge for 30 years of service. The ceremony took place in Carnoules.
In an atmosphere of respect and recognition, Alain Maurin received the official standard-bearer insignia for 30 years of service to the Nation.
History and Heritage of the Gendarmerie, 18 years and still full of projects
The ACSPMG held its 18th general meeting. The association preserves gendarmerie heritage and educates young cadets.
In December, the association des Collectionneurs pour la Sauvegarde du Patrimoine de la Maréchaussée à la Gendarmerie (ACSPMG) held its 18th general meeting.
Le Souvenir Français celebrated the Flammes de l'Espoir
Initiated by Le Souvenir Français since 2007, departmental committees organize a preparatory parade for the November 11 ceremonies with schoolchildren.
"From November 11 to peace missions, a tribute from a new perspective"
An exhibition in Le Val highlights external operations and UN peace missions. It also pays tribute to World War I soldiers.
This exhibition was initiated by the local section of the Souvenir Français.
Gendarmerie cadets introduced to the role of flag-bearer
Var gendarmerie cadets were introduced to the role of flag-bearer. This training takes place as part of the SNU.
As part of their phase 2 SNU general interest mission training, the gendarmerie cadets of Var took part in an introduction to the role of flag-bearer.
Cadets of the gendarmerie and SNU youth united to celebrate memory
On November 1st, Var gendarmerie cadets and SNU youth gathered for Remembrance Day. They joined ceremonies alongside Souvenir Français.
On November 1, the cadets of the gendarmerie of the Var gendarmerie group and the SNU youth were alongside the Souvenir Français.
73 associations at the intercommunal forum
Alternating between Le Lavandou and Bormes-les-Mimosas, the 2025 edition of the associations forum highlighted the actions of...
François de Canson: 'The Harkis deserve that France honors their memory'
On September 25, La Londe honored the Harkis. Mayor François de Canson recalled their sacrifice for France.
On September 25, the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville was filled with emotion.
A living memory in service of the Nation
The Souvenir Français of Var held its departmental congress on October 11 in Le Muy. The association counts 6,369 members in the department.
Open to all volunteers responsible for transmitting memory, the Souvenir Français of Var held its departmental congress on October 11 in Le Muy.
Élie di Russo: 'Let us pay tribute to those who fought for freedom!'
On August 19, Hyères commemorated the 1944 liberation of Les Borrels. Élie di Russo paid tribute to the 1st DFL fighters and local resistance.
On August 19, on the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Les Borrels, Élie di Russo, honorary deputy of Hyères, recalled the sacrifices made...
High school interns discover the behind-the-scenes of the gendarmerie
Around twenty high school students from Var completed an immersion internship with the gendarmerie. The closing ceremony took place in La Valette-du-Var.
Around twenty Varois high school students discovered the behind-the-scenes of the gendarmerie during a unique and informative internship.
The association Histoire et Patrimoine de la Gendarmerie honored for its work of remembrance
The ACSPMG association received the Carnoules town medal on July 14. This award honors 18 years of memorial work on the Var gendarmerie.
During the July 14 ceremony, the City of Carnoules honored the ACSPMG (Histoire et Patrimoine de la Gendarmerie) association by presenting them with a medal.
Le Souvenir Français strengthens intergenerational ties
Le Souvenir Français in Var strengthens its engagement with young people. The association reports a sharp increase in youth members.
Led by Vincent Dujarric de Lagarde, general delegate for the Var, and his team, Le Souvenir Français does not just participate in...
A journey through history for 85 students
On June 10, 85 students from Bormes-les-Mimosas sailed along the Provence landing sites. They discovered local D-Day history guided by Souvenir Français.
The students discovered the history of the Provence Landings.
The Region pays tribute to Suzanne Lefort-Rouquette
Rouvière high school in Toulon was renamed Suzanne Lefort-Rouquette. This tribute honors a World War II heroine.
Since May 2, the Toulon high school Rouvière has been named Lycée Suzanne Lefort - Rouquette, in tribute to a heroine of World War II...