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Port-Grimaud is 60 years old!
The lake city of Port-Grimaud is celebrating its 60th anniversary during summer festivities. On this occasion, residents officially requested separation from the municipality of Grimaud.
For its 60th anniversary, the lakeside city of Port-Grimaud celebrates its history and unique identity, based on a strong sense of community.
Yoyo Maeght, an exceptional encounter between art and solidarity
Yoyo Maeght gave a charity lecture at the musée du Niel in Var. All proceeds were donated to the Roue libre association.
Art dealer Yoyo Maeght gave a lecture at the musée du Niel, combining her family history with a commitment to solidarity.
Popular shows and demanding programming
La Londe-les-Maures hosted a rich cultural season this summer. Free festivals and historical commemorations welcomed thousands of visitors.
La Londe-les-Maures experienced a summer rich in cultural events, from jazz to the Liberation Day.
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.
A "Féerie des Lumières" for a magical evening
Le Lavandou celebrated the end of July with a light parade and water activities. The evening concluded with a magical drone light show.
On July 31, the seafront lit up for a magical evening featuring a parade, a drone show and a popular public ball.
At Le Grand Bleu cinema, Simon Henry succeeds Tristan Bonis as director
Simon Henry has taken over as director of Le Grand Bleu cinema in Le Lavandou. He succeeds Tristan Bonis following a record attendance of 90,000 in 2025.
After three successful years, Tristan Bonis leaves Le Grand Bleu cinema, replaced by Simon Henry, who will ensure continuity.
When the night awakens the city…
The city comes alive at night with sports and cultural events. The Course du Soleil and night markets attract many visitors.
The city comes alive at night with sports and cultural events, the lungs of community, economic, and tourism life.
Les Nocturnes, a great moment of emotion
The 3rd edition of Les Nocturnes festival took place from June 30 to July 4 at Château Forbin. The event featured international artists and young talents.
The 3rd edition of the Les Nocturnes festival at Château Forbin was held from June 30 to July 4, marked by excellence.
Mystery and logic at the library
In July, the municipal library organized two special activities for children. A detective game and an illustration workshop welcomed young local readers.
In July, the municipal library offered an investigation game and a creative workshop that delighted the children of the municipality.
Solemn tribute to the victims of the Oran massacre of July 5, 1962
A ceremony was held in Le Pradet to commemorate the Oran massacre of July 5, 1962. The event brought together victims' families and local officials.
64 years after the tragedy, a ceremony paid tribute to the hundreds of victims of July 5, 1962 in Oran.
Isabelle Becker's "Puissantes vibrations"
The Galerie d'art Le Moulin hosted Isabelle Becker's exhibition in La Valette-du-Var. The event "Puissantes vibrations" took place from July 22 to August 7.
The Le Moulin gallery hosted Isabelle Becker's "Puissantes vibrations" exhibition, an expressive journey into the heart of the human experience.
La Valette: The history of circles, witnesses of social changes
A conference in La Valette revisited the history of local workers' clubs. The historic Cercle des travailleurs is now a café and coworking space.
An Académie du Var conference retraced the history of workers' circles in La Valette, reflecting the evolution of society.
Elite divers and robots tackle the wreck of La Lune
An archaeological mission explored the 17th-century wreck of La Lune off Toulon. Navy divers and robots operated together at a depth of 90 meters.
Drassm and the Marine nationale conducted a human and robotic exploration of the wreck of the royal vessel La Lune.
Three Education Figures Decorated
Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three figures in Toulon. Mayor Josée Massi attended the ceremony.
In Toulon, Department President Jean-Louis Masson presented the Palmes Académiques to three prominent figures from the world of education.
The Département mobilises eco-delegates for their territory
The Var Department gathered 29 middle schools in Toulon for the eco-delegates forum. The event aimed to train students in territorial citizenship.
The Département committed to 29 middle schools at a Toulon forum to train eco-delegates in territorial citizenship.
A virtual dive to better protect the Mediterranean
The free exhibition Neptune Évolution takes place in La Londe-les-Maures until August 28. It offers a virtual dive to raise awareness about protecting the Mediterranean.
In La Londe-les-Maures, the Neptune Évolution summer exhibition combines technology and ecology for an immersive discovery of the seabed.
Région Sud rewards baccalaureate excellence
Région Sud rewarded 2,225 high school graduates from the académie de Nice who earned highest honors. A ceremony took place at lycée Rouvière in Toulon.
The Region honored 2,225 Nice academy graduates for earning "Très Bien" honors with a €300 individual grant.
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.