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A Space of Colors and Light
Galerie Cravéro is hosting an exhibition by Marie Winter Victor and Francis Laffont. The event runs from November 6 to 28 with free admission.
Galerie Cravéro exhibits the luminous works of Marie Winter Victor and Francis Laffont, inspired by the Mediterranean.

Alex Z explores the many facets of urban art
Galerie Cravéro hosts a street art exhibition by Alex Z from October 9 to 31. A workshop for children was held on October 17.
Galerie Cravéro hosts an exhibition dedicated to street art by artist Alex Z, from October 9 to 31.

Tidal wave in Le Pradet with 35,000 visitors!
The Mondial de la Moule in Le Pradet attracted over 35,000 visitors from October 2 to 4. The event featured seafood tastings, concerts, and family activities.
In early October, the Mondial de la Moule in Le Pradet attracted over 35,000 visitors, confirming its immense popularity.

Clémence Grisot: A career guided by manual crafts and fashion
Milliner Clémence Grisot has taken over the hat workshop "Les Bibis du Midi" in Bormes-les-Mimosas. She creates custom handmade hats.
In Bormes-les-Mimosas, milliner Clémence Grisot took over "Les Bibis du Midi", creating bespoke hats.

A cultural event deeply rooted in the region
The 4th Automne des Peintres ended at the salle Yann-Piat. The event highlighted local painters and welcomed school classes.
The 4th edition of Automne des Peintres ended with the awards ceremony, highlighting the diversity of local pictorial creation.

The Harkis, a part of France's history
On September 25, MP Stéphane Rambaud paid tribute to the Harkis in Hyères, Le Pradet and La Garde. He honored their sacrifices during and after the Algerian War.
Var MP Stéphane Rambaud paid tribute to the Harkis in Hyères, Le Pradet, and La Garde, recalling their sacrifices for France.

A tribute to the children of the Resistance
The Espace des Arts hosted an exhibition on children in the Resistance. It highlights young citizens who fought for freedom.
Le Souvenir Français presented an exhibition at Espace des Arts dedicated to children involved in the Resistance.

High school students experience voting at the Hôtel de Ville
Students from lycée du Coudon elected their delegates at La Garde town hall. They used real voting equipment in the City Council chamber.
To elect their delegates, senior students from lycée du Coudon experienced a democratic immersion at La Garde town hall.

The associative world united against breast cancer
In La Valette-du-Var, local associations mobilized for breast cancer awareness. All proceeds were donated to the Ligue contre le cancer.
In La Valette-du-Var, many associations rallied for the fight against breast cancer through charity events.

Young Standard-Bearers Honored
Young flag-bearers were honored in La Valette-du-Var. They received diplomas for their civic commitment.
In La Valette, young standard-bearers were rewarded for their commitment to passing on the duty of remembrance.

La Crau: Villa des Tilleuls reborn thanks to a €1.2M investment
Villa des Tilleuls in La Crau was inaugurated on October 16 after renovation work. The project received an investment of 1.2 million euros.
After €1.2M in work, Villa des Tilleuls in La Crau was inaugurated on October 16 in the presence of regional officials.

Three Days of Gastronomy and Folklore in Cavalaire-sur-Mer
Cavalaire-sur-Mer hosts the 12th Alsatian market from October 23 to 25. The event features food tastings, folklore shows, and a raffle on Esplanade Sainte-Estelle.
From October 23 to 25, Cavalaire-sur-Mer hosts the 12th Alsatian Market for a weekend of tastings and entertainment.

Gabriel Tabournel's return to art
Gabriel Tabournel, a painter from Hyères, returns to artistic creation after a 15-year break. He exhibits a Bic pen series at Salins des Pesquiers.
In Hyères, house painter Gabriel Tabournel returns to drawing after a fifteen-year artistic hiatus.

A hunt for the magic word in the depths
The Cap Garonne mine museum in Le Pradet is hosting a secret word hunt until October 30. A special Hallowmine event will take place on October 31.
For the autumn holidays, the Cap Garonne mine offers a secret word hunt and Halloween thrills for all.

An artist to reinvent movement
Renée Sabran hospital in Hyères hosted artist Catherine Parayre in September. This cultural project offered writing, photography, and dance to patients and caregivers.
Artist Catherine Parayre led a creative residency for patients and caregivers at the Renée Sabran hospital in Hyères.

Ph’Art explores the theme of identity
La Garde hosts the new Ph’Art contemporary art fair from October 24 to November 4. Twenty-four artists explore the theme of identity.
La Garde launches Ph'Art, a new contemporary art fair bringing together 24 visual artists on identity.

The "Portraits" Exhibition Celebrated the 25th Anniversary of La Galerie G
La Galerie G in La Garde celebrated its 25th anniversary with the "Portraits" exhibition. The event showcased contemporary artwork from the Var department.
For its 25th anniversary, La Galerie G hosts "Portraits", a selection of works from the departmental contemporary art collection.

A heritage without direct witnesses
The Amicale des Commandos d'Afrique no longer has any veterans from the Débarquement de Provence. Its president calls on descendants to take over the duty of remembrance.
The Commandos d'Afrique association calls on the next generation to keep the soldiers' memory alive as the last direct witnesses pass away.