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La Région Sud reaffirms its ambitions at VivaTech 2026
At VivaTech, La Région Sud deployed its AI strategy and accompanied 40 start-ups to assert its technological leadership.

Florian Oltra rewarded for the best apple tart in Var
Le Lavandou pastry chef Florian Oltra has won the first prize in the 2026 competition for the best apple tart in Var.

La Butinerie, a sensory museum to reinvent the educational experience
Beekeepers Laura and Rémi Boulet have opened La Butinerie, a sensory and interactive bee museum in Bormes-les-Mimosas.
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Maison de la Literie is developing in a contrasting market
Maison de la Literie opened a store in La Valette on June 6, showing growth that runs counter to the trend in the furniture sector.

5 million passengers in one year for the Marseille-Nice train
The ZOU! Marseille-Nice line celebrated its first anniversary with 5 million passengers, a very positive result.

Barbara Olszak (Naval Group) takes over the presidency of Pôle Mer Méditerranée
Barbara Olszak, an executive at Naval Group, has been elected president of Pôle Mer Méditerranée, succeeding Laurent Moser.

Stéphane Rambaud: "An imperative of sovereignty in an unstable context"
The i-Naval 2026 event highlighted the crucial role of innovation in guaranteeing France's strategic independence.

The future aircraft carrier, an economic “Big Pang” for the territory
ADETO brought together economic players from Var to prepare for the arrival of the future aircraft carrier in Toulon.

La Région launches a plan to revive a struggling sector
La Région Sud, leader in organic farming, has adopted a 2026-2028 plan to consolidate its sectors and revive consumption.

The "Vignerons sous les étoiles" evening returns for a 3rd edition
On July 18, Argentière beach in La Londe-les-Maures will host the 3rd edition of the "Vignerons sous les étoiles" evening.

A €6 million building for the future helicopter fleet
The foundation stone of the future Section Aérienne de Gendarmerie has been laid in Hyères to accommodate a modernized helicopter fleet.

A deceptive recovery against the backdrop of a new housing crisis
The Observatoire Immobilier de Provence draws up a contrasted assessment of the Var real estate sector, split between recovery and crisis.

Christophe Gruel (Promocash): "Professionals are predicting a great summer season"
The manager of Promocash La Farlède is optimistic about the tourism season in Var after a record-breaking customer event.

François de Canson: 'There is no sovereignty without industry, nor without innovation'
At i-Naval, François de Canson reaffirmed his desire to make Var a center of excellence in defense technologies.

HYÈRES: Technology and Autonomy – Permobil acquires Medivar and strengthens its presence in France
Permobil, a specialist in autonomy technology, acquires the Hyères company Medivar and continues its national expansion.

Naval Group, a center of excellence in underwater technologies
30 years after the closure of the historic Bormettes torpedo factory, the European naval defense leader is reviving the area's industrial past.

"An insufficient aid scheme in the face of the fuel crisis"
In the face of soaring prices, the executive is sharply criticized by Stéphane Rambaud, MP for the 3rd constituency of Var, for aid deemed complex...

Wine tourism, a major economic challenge
For the summer season, Domaine de Favanquet (La Londe-les-Maures) has announced the start of its summer activities.