08/25/2026
La gazettedu Var
La gazettedu Var

Public Figure

Philippe OLIVIER

13 articles

Art at the heart of the life of Françoise Dedon
HyèresCulture & Heritage

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.

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For the Giens peninsula, take the trackless train!
HyèresTourism & Local Life

For the Giens peninsula, take the trackless train!

The free tourist train in presqu’île de Giens runs until August 31. It offers a car-free alternative between the Almanarre parking and the village.

The free trackless train on the Giens peninsula runs until August 31, offering a summer alternative to the car.

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The winning summer cocktail
La Londe-les-MauresSecurity & Defence

The winning summer cocktail

La Londe-les-Maures reinforces its security forces for the summer season. The town combines nature preservation with increased police presence.

La Londe-les-Maures combines natural preservation and strict security to guarantee its quality of life.

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A wealth of operational experience for Colonel Ledoux
HyèresSecurity & Defence

A wealth of operational experience for Colonel Ledoux

Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54th Artillery Regiment in Hyères on July 22. He succeeds Colonel Xavier Tarot at the head of this surface-to-air unit.

Colonel Simon Ledoux took command of the 54ème régiment d'artillerie in Hyères, succeeding Colonel Xavier Tarot on July 22.

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Fédération du BTP du Var reaches out to newly elected mayors
La Londe-les-MauresEconomy & Business

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.

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An intimate refuge between sky and sea
Bormes-les-MimosasCulture & Heritage

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.

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Masterpieces from all over the world
DraguignanCulture & Heritage

Masterpieces from all over the world

The "Inca" exhibition features 235 Andean masterpieces at HDE Var in Draguignan. The event runs until September 27.

Until September 27, HDE Var presents an exceptional exhibition of 235 masterpieces of Andean civilizations.

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An excellent vintage for the 74th Salon de l’Académie du Var
Solliès-PontCulture & Heritage

An excellent vintage for the 74th Salon de l’Académie du Var

The 74th Académie du Var Exhibition opened at Château Forbin in Solliès-Pont. The art event features 130 works and achieved record attendance.

On May 5, the 74th Salon de l’Académie du Var opened at Château Forbin, with Académie du Var president Antoine Carvalho in attendance.

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Rocabella explores the poetic dimension of the Mediterranean
Le PradetCulture & Heritage

Rocabella explores the poetic dimension of the Mediterranean

In Le Pradet, the Rocabella residency exhibited works by 60 artists from May 1 to 3. The event marked the end of the "Les Gardiennes de la mer" program.

La Rocabella has unveiled the creations from its "Les Gardiennes de la mer" residency.

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HyèresCulture & Heritage

In Ornans (Doubs), the Institut Gustave Courbet, a public interest organization, was created

La Banque museum in Hyères hosts a Gustave Courbet exhibition until May 24. The Institut Gustave Courbet is seeking new members to support its work.

Thus, a major exhibition dedicated to the artist is on until May 24 at La Banque, musée des Cultures et du Paysage in Hyères. La Banque welcomes

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ToulonEconomy & Business

Sales recovery but the rental sector is struggling

In Var, real estate sales rebounded in 2025. However, the rental sector remains under severe strain.

After a period of turbulence, the Var property market is bouncing back with rising sales, despite a rental supply that remains critical.

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Rima Abdul-Malak au 37ème Festival international de mode
HyèresCulture & Heritage

Rima Abdul-Malak au 37ème Festival international de mode

Lors de la 37ème édition du Festival international de mode, de photographie et d’accessoires (du 13 au 16 octobre à la villa Noailles), les créateurs ont reçu…

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350 invités de marque à la soirée VIP de Château Léoube
Bormes-les-MimosasEconomy & Business

350 invités de marque à la soirée VIP de Château Léoube

Le Château Léoube a réuni 350 invités le 30 août pour célébrer la fin de la saison estivale. La soirée VIP s'est déroulée au Café Léoube à Bormes-les-Mimosas.

Ils étaient 350 à avoir répondu présents à l’invitation du Café Léoube, le vendredi 30 août.

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