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Naval Group in Les Bormettes, a project for the future and sovereignty
Naval Group is investing 140 million euros in Les Bormettes to build a new center of excellence. Work begins this year on this long-abandoned industrial site.
The National Day speech highlighted the future Naval Group site, a major project for sovereignty and the local economy.
Les Shop by Creart, a designer boutique
The Creart compagnie collective opened a creators' shop on avenue du Char Verdun. It highlights local handmade crafts and artwork.
The Creart compagnie collective has opened its new designer boutique on Avenue du Char Verdun, in the historic centre.
Fédération du BTP du Var reaches out to newly elected mayors
The Fédération du BTP du Var brought together over 200 economic players and local elected officials. The goal is to strengthen cooperation with newly elected mayors.
Fédération du BTP du Var met with the new mayors to propose an enhanced dialogue throughout their mandates.
Orange schedules the end of 2G in Var for October 2026
Orange will shut down its 2G network in Var on October 6, 2026. This move aims to modernize mobile infrastructure.
Orange announces the end of its 2G network in Var for October 6, 2026, to modernize its infrastructure.
The sea fuels our regional development
An Insee study presented in Toulon confirms the leading role of region Sud in the maritime economy. The sector accounts for over 102,000 direct jobs in the territory.
An INSEE study confirms the leading position of the Région Sud in the maritime economy, with over 100,000 jobs.
In La Londe, discover the expression of seaside wines!
Cave des Vignerons Londais offers tastings of Côtes de Provence La Londe wines. Several events are scheduled throughout the month of August.
The Cave des Vignerons Londais invites you to discover the fine wines of the Côtes de Provence La Londe appellation.
SAGEM allocates nearly €10,000 to seven associations
SAGEM allocated nearly €10,000 to seven associations in the Romain-Rolland district. This funding supports local community projects in education, culture, and sports.
SAGEM has distributed nearly €10,000 to seven associations in the Romain-Rolland neighborhood to support their local projects.
AGPM: A Historic Anchor Serving the Nation
On June 24, the AGPM group celebrated its 75th anniversary in Toulon. The mutual insurer also inaugurated its new premises.
On June 24, military mutual insurer AGPM celebrated its 75th anniversary and inaugurated its new premises in Toulon.
An experimental desk to reduce administrative complexity
Région Sud and CCI du Var launched the "France Pro" single window in Brignoles on July 1st. This experimental scheme aims to simplify administrative procedures for businesses.
Région Sud and CCI du Var launch an experimental single window in Brignoles to simplify procedures for businesses.
PropTech innovation at the heart of ministerial discussions
Minister Vincent Jeanbrun visited Var. He met with real estate and PropTech professionals.
Housing Minister Vincent Jeanbrun was in Var to discuss the housing crisis and the role of technological innovation.
Var, a pillar of France's rearmament
Defense and Labor ministers signed a roadmap in Toulon on July 10. The plan aims to strengthen the defense industry in Var.
The Ministers of the Armed Forces and Labour signed a roadmap in Toulon to support the defense industry in Var.
La Région Sud reaffirms its ambitions at VivaTech 2026
Région Sud presented its AI strategy at VivaTech 2026. It supported a delegation of 40 local start-ups.
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
Florian Oltra won the award for the best apple tart in Var 2026. The prize was presented in his Le Lavandou shop.
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
In Bormes-les-Mimosas, Laura and Rémi Boulet inaugurated La Butinerie. This sensory and interactive museum is dedicated to beekeeping.
Beekeepers Laura and Rémi Boulet have opened La Butinerie, a sensory and interactive bee museum in Bormes-les-Mimosas.
Maison de la Literie is developing in a contrasting market
Maison de la Literie opened a 308 sqm store in La Valette on June 6. The brand defies market trends with an 8% growth.
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 train line celebrates its first anniversary. It carried 5 million passengers in one year.
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 from Naval Group was elected president of Pôle Mer Méditerranée. She succeeds Laurent Moser.
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 took place in Toulon. It gathered key players from French naval defense.
The i-Naval 2026 event highlighted the crucial role of innovation in guaranteeing France's strategic independence.