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François de Canson succeeds Renaud Muselier
François de Canson was elected President of the Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on October 12. He succeeds Renaud Muselier with 83 votes out of 122.
Elected president of Région Sud, François de Canson puts economic sovereignty at the heart of his mandate.
Var elected officials gathered to take action
The 9th Salon des communes du Var took place in Draguignan on October 9. Local officials gathered to discuss key territorial challenges.
The 9th Var Mayors' Trade Fair brought together local elected officials to discuss solutions to today's challenges.
9th Var Mayors' Exhibition: The Region reaffirms its support for local authorities
The 9th Salon des Communes du Var took place on October 9. Région Sud confirmed 4.5 billion euros in support for the department.
At the 9th Var Mayors' Exhibition, Region Sud reaffirmed its support for local authorities with a 4.5 billion euro package.
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".
The Département details its support to the municipality
On September 8, Jean-Louis Masson met with Mayor François de Canson. The visit focused on supporting investment projects in La Londe-les-Maures.
On September 8, the president of the Département met with Mayor François de Canson to discuss local investments.
François de Canson: 'The mobilization of everyone is effective'!
Crime rates fell by 21% in La Londe-les-Maures in 2025. Mayor François de Canson presented the annual security assessment.
Crime in La Londe-les-Maures saw a significant drop across all indicators in 2025, the security council revealed.
The effectiveness of the response relies on aerial resources
Région Sud is strengthening its financial and aerial resources to fight forest fires. A close partnership now unites the State, Région, and Departments.
Faced with wildfires, the Région Sud strengthens its strategy in cooperation with the État and the Départements.
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.
Two new direct flight connections to New York in 2027
Starting in spring 2027, Marseille and Nice will have direct flights to New York. These new routes aim to boost tourism in the Region Sud.
Starting in 2027, two new direct routes will connect New York to Marseille and Nice airports.
François de Canson: 'Naval Group means 550 jobs in 2027'
Naval Group has laid the foundation stone for its new site in Les Bormettes. The center will host 550 employees by 2027 in Var.
Naval Group launches the reindustrialisation of the Les Bormettes site with a new centre of excellence that will bring together 550 employees.
Le Lavandou: a roundabout named in honor of commando Pierre Velsch
A roundabout in Le Lavandou has been named after Pierre Velsch. The naming took place during the August 15 commemorations.
On the occasion of the August 15, 1944 commemorations, a town roundabout was named after commando Pierre Velsch.
La Londe-les-Maures: A Coastline Under Close Watch
The mayor of La Londe-les-Maures presented the summer security report. Multiple emergency and police forces were deployed across the municipality.
Mayor François de Canson reviews the summer security measures, praising the excellent coordination of all forces.
A vibrant tribute to the architects of freedom
La Londe-les-Maures commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation on August 17. The ceremony honored the heroes of summer 1944.
La Londe-les-Maures commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation, paying tribute to the heroes of the summer of 1944.
A memorial route to honor the 1944 liberators
The city of Hyères organized a five-step memorial trail for its Liberation anniversary. This tribute honors the fighters and victims of August 1944.
For the 82nd anniversary of its Liberation, the Ville de Hyères organized a commemorative route in tribute to resistance fighters and soldiers.
Toulon: 82 years on, the memory of the Liberation remains intact
Toulon commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its liberation on August 28. Official authorities paid tribute to the 1944 fighters during a memorial parade.
Toulon commemorated the 82nd anniversary of its liberation during an official ceremony on August 28.
Alice Rufo: "France has not forgotten the meaning of their sacrifice"
Alice Rufo paid tribute to American soldiers in Draguignan for the 82nd anniversary of Liberation. The cemetery in Var holds 861 graves of liberators.
Minister Alice Rufo paid tribute to American soldiers during the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of Draguignan.
François de Canson: "The Region deploys a massive investment plan for high schools"
François de Canson presented the investment plan for high schools in Région Sud. A budget of 280.7 million euros is dedicated to high school life for 2026.
The Vice-President of Région Sud, François de Canson, presented the investment plan for the high schools in the territory.