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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".

A springboard for tomorrow's talents
The 41st Hyères Festival will take place from October 9 to 12 at villa Noailles. It showcases emerging talents in fashion, photography, and accessories.
The 41st edition of the festival of fashion, photography and accessories will be held from October 9 to 12 at the villa Noailles in Hyères.

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".

Claude Mathieu: 'Introducing middle school students to biodiversity and heritage'
Middle school students in Bormes-les-Mimosas created a 20 m² fresco on local biodiversity. The project combines art, science, and heritage.
At the Frédéric Mistral middle school in Bormes, a 4th-grade class created a 20 m² fresco on biodiversity and heritage.

A dialogue between eras and residents
La Farlède is hosting the event "Fêter le territoire" until October 21. It features exhibitions, concerts, and heritage walks.
The City has launched “Fêter le territoire”, an event to explore its history and heritage until October 21.

Lectures to explore sciences, arts, and philosophy
UTL6 launched its new conference season in La Garde and Le Pradet. The eclectic program covers philosophy, history, cinema, and science.
Université du Temps Libre La Garde-Le Pradet launched its new lecture season with an eclectic program, from Platon to AI.

Franck Chouquet: "Trusting our teams means valuing public service"
The City invested over €780,000 this summer to renovate its public facilities. Works include the Guy Moquet stadium, the dojo, and avenue Maurin des Maures.
The Town took advantage of the summer to modernize several of its facilities, with a total investment exceeding €780,000.

Patrick Moya presents his rich universe in 26 letters
Artist Patrick Moya exhibits his "Abécédaire" at galerie Le Moulin until October 9. The event presents his imaginary world through 26 letters.
Artist Patrick Moya presents his "Abécédaire" at the galerie Le Moulin, a playful journey running until October 9.

A decisive moment in Franco-American history
The French Navy commemorated the Battle of the Chesapeake in Toulon. The event was held for its 400th anniversary.
For its 400th anniversary, the Marine nationale commemorated in Toulon the Battle of the Chesapeake, a decisive victory in 1781.

Military Preparations meet young people
On September 5 and 6, the Préparations Militaires Marine near Toulon met with local youth. This one-year program introduces 16 to 21-year-olds to the Marine nationale.
The Préparations Militaires Marine of the Toulon area organized a weekend of meetings for young people on September 5 and 6.

353 organizations and the Marine nationale gathered for the 7th Forum
The 7th Forum des associations took place at Palais Neptune in Toulon. It brought together 353 organizations and the Marine nationale.
The 7th Forum des associations brought together 353 organizations and the Marine nationale, a first, on September 5 at the Palais Neptune.

Xavier Leroux: "The University, a civil and defense reference"
The Université de Toulon adopts a unique strategy combining civilian and defense sectors. It receives 4.2 million euros in funding over five years.
The president of the Université de Toulon unveils a strategic contract for a dual civil and military vocation, unique in France.

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.

The abandonment of the harkis also belongs to France
On September 25, François de Canson led the national tribute to the harkis in La Londe. The mayor recalled France's responsibility for their abandonment.
The mayor of La Londe recalled France's responsibility in the tragedy of the harkis during the national day of tribute.

In Hyères, behind History, the broken destiny of Pépino, a 20-year-old aviator
In 1944, Canadian pilot Pépino was shot down in Var. Hidden by local residents near Hyères, he survived for three months.
In 1944, a young Canadian aviator shot down near Hyères was hidden by residents, a story of courage and solidarity.

Garlic Fair in La Garde: transmission at the heart of the procession
The town of La Garde held its traditional garlic and local produce fair on August 30. The historical event brought together residents and producers for local festivities.
The traditional garlic fair in La Garde attracted a large crowd, combining local flavors and popular fervor.

Facing the sea, an intoxicating panorama!
The Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation produces wines on the Var coast. The vineyards directly face the sea and the îles d'Or.
On the Var coast, the Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation produces fine, fresh and elegant wines.