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and the world's - most modern repair vessel Orange Marine's cable-laying vessel moored in the port of La Seyne-sur-Mer (southern France) the imposing warships of the Toulon arsenal could be easily seen across the harbor It provided a reminder of the close relationship between underwater communications and the military Napoleon III set up an electro-semaphore submarine cable department at the Var naval base La Seyne-sur-Mer became home to France's first submarine cable factory complete with a quay and storage warehouse it was necessary to respond to the boom in telegraphic communications and to free the country from dependence on the English who were hegemonic in laying and maintaining submarine cables a company 100% owned by the telecoms operator since 1999 and the seven ships of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs chartered by Alcatel Submarine Networks former subsidiary of Nokia nationalized by the state in November 2024 the French flag represents around a third of the world's cable-laying fleet making it possible to operate in virtually all the world's seas Created with sovereignty in mind – cable-laying ships have the rare privilege of flying their own blue-white-red flag this power projection has become vital to the smooth running of the internet: The 500 fiber-optic submarine cables found under the seas and oceans carry 99% of the world's digital data traffic You have 81.58% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe Votre abonnement n’autorise pas la lecture de cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial French government says massive floating bar ‘not compatible with marine environmental protections’ Plans for a floating party “island” anchored off the French Riviera have been dropped amid a row over environmental concerns Canua Island – a 1,750 sq metre platform on a motorised trimaran designed to look like a giant floating bar – was set to open this summer 600 metres off France’s Mediterranean coast. Instead, it remains moored at the port of La Seyne-sur-Mer while awaiting permits amid a growing row among local politicians in the south of France and environmental groups. Fitted with a restaurant, bar lounge and freshwater pool and decked out with giant sun-loungers and potted plants, the “island” has been designed to accommodate up to 350 guests, who would be brought from the mainland by speedboat or arrive via yacht. The massive floating bar has been the focus of concern over the environmental impact of party projects along the southern coast, which is already built-up with beach bars and hotels. Environmental groups gathered a petition of 20,000 signatures to stop its launch. Organisers were told this week that the necessary permits to operate had been denied by the government. The French ministry of the sea told AFP: “The government’s position is that the development of an artificial island is not compatible with the need to strengthen marine environmental protections.” The ministry explained that new legislation aimed at accelerating renewable energy development had strict rules about installing any floating infrastructure at sea. “Commercial artificialisation of the maritime landscape, on a coast that is already highly urbanised, in a sea plagued by pollution, is therefore not part of logical and political ecologic policy,” the ministry said. The organisers of the Canua project, who had reportedly raised investment of approximately €16m and had been planning the project for seven years, expressed their frustration, saying they had respected environmental norms but had become caught up in politics. “It was made clear to us that we should not wait for this summer,” the project’s founders said in a statement, claiming to be “victims of a political vendetta”. The statement said: “This obstruction and political aberration, this denial of rights, leads us to take responsibility for the consequences of the situation and forces us to put an end the contracts of those who trusted us.” About 100 employees, from mechanics to bar staff, were told they were being let go. The project had the support from the mayor of one commune in the area, Mandelieu-La Napoule, where it intended to anchor, but it was notably contested by the head of the broader Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region Renaud Muselier, a member of President Emmanuel Macron’s governing party. The regional authorities said the 100 former employees would be welcome to work in other bars and restaurants along the coast that were seeking staff. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Text description provided by the architects. From sketch to completion Courtesy of Pietri ArchitectesThis east/west spatial organisation grants a multiplicity of amenities with apartments that have both front and rear facing views and an outdoor patio designed to ventilate and make the most of the vista. The belvedere, a sort of socially acceptable window into the city, serves as a vantage and lookout point. Courtesy of Pietri ArchitectesEvery century has its period of reconstruction. Twenty-five years after the closure of the shipyards (1989), La Seyne-sur-Mer is undergoing a real reconversion to diversify its activities, particularly beach tourism. This economic development is encouraging the Var resort to redevelop its wasteland and restore its urban spaces on the coast along which runs the splendid Toussaint-Merle promenade. Courtesy of Pietri ArchitectesThe Redline - 59 apartments ranging from studios to 5-rooms - is a part of this urban revival. Facing towards Toulon and the Bay of Vignettes, one of the largest in Europe, the Redline is set slightly back from the future Autumn Garden located on the site of the former shipyards. It comprises three separate parts with its base, a forged and sculpted mass of concrete, onto which two wings have been erected. Courtesy of Pietri ArchitectesThe project may also be differentiated in its consideration for its users and the environment, satisfying: Comfort requirements: all apartments have front and rear facing views and are naturally ventilated so there is no “rear façade” as such. The width and depth of the terraces offer clear and unobstructed views out onto the seafront. The aerial walkways are made of pre-stressed concrete; they enable access to the east apartments, as the lifts are located in the west building. Courtesy of Pietri ArchitectesThe prerogatives of the town: the external façades are punctuated with separations, which serve as storage cupboards so as to avoid any visual pollution from the streets. Courtesy of Pietri ArchitectesStandards of diversity and sustainable development: the central patio has been landscaped onto a concrete slab (impermeability, drainage, weather-proofing). Below this there is a well-ventilated parking lot and business premises on the ground floor. Courtesy of Pietri ArchitectesThe patio belvedere and walkways invite contemplation of the landscape - on one side the Autumn Garden and on the other the Bay of Toulon You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The 19-year-old is said to have been killed in La Seyne-sur-Mer I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Former Saint-Etienne player William Gomis has died The 19-year-old, who left the Ligue 1 side this summer after five years, was reportedly shot dead in La Seyne-sur-Mer, a French commune near Toulon, though the circumstances surrounding his death have yet to be confirmed. Police reportedly found 24 Kalashnikov cases at the scene. A 14-year-old boy is also said to have died in the ncident. “AS Saint-Étienne had the immense sadness to learn of the tragic death of William Gomis, which occurred last night,” read a club statement. “Appreciated by his former team-mates and educators for his human qualities, the young player, who would have turned 20 in December, did all his training at the club where he had arrived at the age of 15. “The club’s leaders, coaches, players and employees are deeply affected by William’s sudden death and offer their deepest sympathies to his family.” takes the Crawley family into the decors of the South of France for a new intrigue a little panorama of the filming locations used by this “so classy” family This superb Belle Epoque building is the star of the show. The Countess of Grantham inherits a villa on the Mediterranean coast at Le Pradet Villa Rocabella shows off its undeniably esthetic character on the screen: the Neoclassical and Romantic architecture of the building which looks down over the sea was designed by the favourite architect of Empress Eugénie The scenes filmed indoors reveal shades of brown the whole neoclassical palette which goes so well with a great marble staircase In the garden, the characters of Downton Abbey play opposite each other between the palm trees and the azure sky! Today Villa Rocabella offers guestrooms and the privatisation of its estate. And also in the Var, the biggest fans of the series will recognize La Seyne-sur-Mer in some of the scenes Voir cette publication sur Instagram  Une publication partagée par 50’inside Travel (@50insidetravel) Une publication partagée par Office de Tourisme Martigues (@martiguestourisme) The shooting of this second Downton Abbey film also made use of the charm of Martigues the Provencal Venice in the Bouches-du-Rhône buying a hat and coming face-to-face with Lady Bagshaw Other decors highlight the Miroir aux Oiseaux a picturesque port with its colourful facades the Quai Brescon and even the Quartier de l’Île with its canals but have excellent memories of their time in the South of France Une publication partagée par Downton Abbey (@downtonabbey_official) Following the ship’s launch on 22 September in La Seyne-sur-Mer the Sophie Germain is the most recent example of the Group’s determination to play a major role in long-distance network infrastructure as part of our mission to provide high-performance connectivity for all The ship’s modern and efficient design and equipment also enable us to improve efficiency of its activities and reduce our environmental footprint Orange Marine celebrated the launch of the Sophie Germain Executive VP of Group Corporate Social Responsibility and the ship’s sponsor Orange Marine’s investment into this latest-generation vessel strengthens its position as a major player when it comes to surveying and maintaining submarine cables worldwide Our specialist subsidiary is renowned the world over for its experience and owns 15% of the global cable ship fleet Submarine cables are fundamental for telecommunications since they carry 99% of intercontinental telephone and data communications This technological flagship with a low environmental footprint joins the fleet of Orange Marine our subsidiary for submarine cable laying and maintenance which has already deployed over 257,000 kilometers of cables under the oceans the Sophie Germain can now be deployed within 24 hours and 365 days a year to carry out submarine cable repair and maintenance in the Mediterranean Our latest high-tech vessel has been designed to stay in service for the next 40 years to support fiber optic cables and electrical connection cables for offshore wind turbines The Sophie Germain is not just a ship; it is a source of pride for Orange and a concrete response to a modern challenge: combining progress and sustainability The innovations developed by Orange Marine and integrated into the Sophie Germain also achieve 25% less fuel consumption than average and a “CLEANSHIP” classification in waste management These results illustrate the Group’s approach to running a more energy-efficient ship the Sophie Germain is powered by a network of solar panels The launch of this new vessel marks our commitment to investing in reducing our fleet’s overall environmental footprint Thanks to reports from our partner cities and submissions from our readers Frequence-sud.fr updates this list daily with beaches where jellyfish have been spotted in the past 48 hours Jellyfish have been spotted in several coastal communities Their increase is linked to rising water temperatures and currents currents occasionally bring them to shores and beaches please report it (check the beach concerned and click "report jellyfish" or in the map below) Geolocation allows you to find the nearest beach directly > Enable geolocation to display nearby beaches and report jellyfish presence You will need to allow your smartphone to access geolocation. 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It is just south of the city of Montpellier and boasts over 22km of sandy beaches The resort has been around since the 1960s and is still bustling each summer with holidaymakers heading to the many beaches that wrap around the peninsula Part of the resort has a naturist area which is one of the best equipped in the region It’s probably best to leave the kids at home as the resort has a wild reputation the Béziers Cap d’Agde Airport handily serves the resort with an airport shuttle bus connecting the two after each flight Explore tours, trips and experiences in Montpellier here >>> A list of nudist beaches in the south of France wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Tahiti beach in St Tropez It’s in a corner of the iconic Pampelonne Beach where Allied Forces landed on 15 August 1944 nearing the end of World War II and where Brigitte Bardot made herself and St Tropez famous in the 1950s when she starred in the film And God Created Woman (1956) Up to this point people had always worn swimsuits on the beach but as part of the wider counterculture in the 1960s they began to discard their clothes here they were allowed to stay and today it is one of the most well known nudist beaches in the world There is a beach club here and a restaurant Check out tours, trips and experiences in St Tropez here >>> Just outside Perpignan you’ll find the naturist resort of Oasis Village There are lots of different sized apartments you can rent within the resort (and some you can buy) Oasis Village is family-friendly and there are activities such as windsurfing sailing (the resort has its own marina) and tennis Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Discover tours trips and experiences in Perpignan here >>> Widely regarded as one of the most lovely naturist beaches in the south of France The beach is near the town of La Seyne-sur-Mer and there are places to park along the coast road (Corniche Varoise) Access to the beach is difficult – there are steep steps – but the journey is well worth the effort It will take you about 15 minutes to get down to the beach from the road so make sure you take everything you need with you Swapped a hectic life in the city of London for an easy-going southern French vibe I still work just as hard but on my own terms and on my own time and of course meeting the amazing people and seeing the wonderful things this country has to offer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do 10 French Theme Parks You Should Be Visiting Instead of Disney Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips Scenic Road Trips to Take From Biarritz Architecture A Brutalist Architecture Tour of Marseille See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd SearchWoman Shouting 'Allahu Akbar' Injures 2 With Box Cutter in FranceLog InSubscribeThe Christian Post To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser. Please click here to learn how You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Leclerc store in La Seyne-sur-Mer in France | (Photo: Google Maps)A woman dressed in a black veil shouting "Allahu akbar," or "God is great" in Arabic injured two people with a box cutter in southern France on Sunday with a prosecutor suggesting she has "psychiatric issues." "It's apparently an isolated case involving a person with psychiatric issues," Toulon prosecutor Bernard Marchals told Le Monde newspaper Marchals did not rule out that Islamic radicalization may also have played a part "There is a presumption of attempted murder and .. of a crime with terrorist implications," he added Leclerc in the Mediterranean city of La Seyne-sur-Mer and sent one customer in the store to the hospital after being injured in the chest An employee working at the cash register reportedly also sustained a less serious injury France has suffered a number of terror-related attacks and has thwarted several other dangerous incidents, with AFP reporting that over 240 people have been killed in the European country due to jihadist attacks since 2015 Another potential bombing at a swingers club in Paris was prevented just last week when French police arrested a man who was a "radicalized convert" to Islam "An improvised explosive device was found at his home and the man admitted that he wanted to use it to target a swingers' club," a source said police said that two young men were arrested on suspicion of planning to carry out an attack on gay people in the name of the Islamic State terror group a detonation system and IS propaganda material in their possession "Their plan was still ill-defined at this stage but there were elements to suggest they planned to attack homosexuals," another source said Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said in March before the French parliament that as many as 51 planned attacks have been thwarted by police since January 2015 when 12 people were killed by Islamic gunmen in the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo Islamic hardliners have also specifically targeted Christians. In April, a French court gave a 10-month suspended prison sentence but no jail time to two Islamists who burst into a convent and told nuns they must convert to Islam or go to Hell Sister Marie-Josephe of the Carmelite convent said that the two men were invited inside in November 2017 after they claimed they simply wanted to "discuss religion." The men told the nuns that "Islam corrects the teachings that Christianity has distorted." The men then disrupted the evening service and told Marie-Josephe: "If you do not convert Despite the nuns saying they felt terrorized by the threats the court in Verdum did not find the actions of the men to be terror-related Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone By making a recurring donation or a one-time donation of any amount you're helping to keep CP's articles free and accessible for everyone Hope you’ll give us another try and check out some other articles. Return to homepage. À quelques mois de la cérémonie l’équipage du navire s’active cet hiver à la Seyne-sur-Mer pour « des travaux d’embellissement » indique la Fondation Belem Caisse d’Epargne calfatage… Le trois-mâts est en train de subir un total relooking » annonce-t-elle sur ses réseaux sociaux — Trois-mâts Belem (@troismats_Belem) January 24, 2024 Le voilier reprendra ensuite du service et accueillera les visiteurs à Toulon L’occasion de visiter ce navire d’exception de rencontrer l’équipage et de découvrir la vie à bord Les membres de l’équipe seront présents pour répondre aux questions partager leur passion du métier et raconter l’histoire du bateau Le Belem est une aventure maritime qui dure depuis plus de 120 ans Il a survécu là « où des milliers d’autres voiliers ont disparu à jamais… » souligne la fondation qui n’hésite pas à parler de « bonne étoile » Elle devrait briller encore plus fort cette année Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker it’s not uncommon to see jellyfish on the beaches of the Côte d’Azur which is very common in the Mediterranean and whose sting causes itching and a burning sensation Every year, the ACRI laboratory at Sophia-Antipolis produces a real-time map with information on recent jellyfish sightings near the different beaches and bathers themselves help ensure it is regularly kept up to date The creatures have reappeared on the shores of around fifteen beaches over the last 48 hours from Villefranche-sur-mer to La Seyne-sur-Mer None have been seen in Monaco in the last 24 hours there are three main ‘do’s’ to observe as the Alpes-Maritimes fire service reminds us: or if the person who has been stung faints call the emergency services immediately on 15 (SAMU) or 18 (fire department) CAIRO - 6 June 2019: President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ahmed Ahmed was summoned by French authorities on Thursday morning to be investigated for accusations of financial corruption Ahmed was accused of corruption linked to a contract "unilaterally broken" by CAF with German equipment-manufacturer Puma for La Seyne-sur-Mer- based company Technical Steel CNIM Systèmes Industriels was selected by the Polish Armament Agency to supply motorized floating bridges (PFM) to the Polish Armed Forces travelled to Poland to sign the second contract for the supply of 700 metres of additional bridges.The collaboration between the Polish Army and CNIM Systèmes Industriels is therefore a long-term one.The first 200 metres of bridges (task order 1) are already being manufactured in our workshops in La Seyne sur-Mer (south of France) has state-of-the-art tactical and technical capabilities including: crossing of the heaviest vehicles (MLC 90T/100W) unrivalled ease of construction and speed of deployment a reduced logistical footprint and corrosion-resistant aluminium…Highly mobile and easy to deploy the motorized floating bridge provides a safe and fast crossing for logistic vehicles and battle tanks of all classes including the Abrams SEPv3 version.« We would like to thank our customer for its renewed trust As a reliable partner of the engineering forces CNIM Systèmes Industriels reasserts its position as a key player in the supply of high-performance crossing systems The motorized floating bridge will enable Polish forces to significantly improve their mobility in Poland Indo Defence – Jakarta – 11-14 June DSEI – London – 9-12 September PARTNER – Belgrade – 23-26 September Seafuture – La Spezia – 29 Sept.-2 October ADEX – Seoul – 29 October-2 November Dubai Air Show – Dubai – 17-21 November Milipol Paris – Paris – 18-21 Novenber Expodefensa – Bogotá – 1-3 December Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" the local food trucks and food courts offer a tasty bite to eat topped with a taste of travel… Let’s savour the moment until we can hop off to distant climes again for real Une publication partagée par Fritta Nostra Toulon 👯‍♀️ (@frittanostra) Une publication partagée par Madjid Lachemi (@lafourchettequiroulemadjid) Une publication partagée par ᕼᗩᒪᒪᗷO᙭'S || ᖴOOᗪ ᑕOᑌᖇT (@hallboxs) Une publication partagée par CHICKEN SOUL 🍗🧇 (@chickensoul83) We’re pretty sure you’re already familiar with the term “soul food” The term actually refers to the iconic Afro-American dishes born during the tragic era of slavery which became immensely popular in the Unites States from the Sixties onwards you’ll of course find the must-have fried chicken or tasty macaroni and cheese Seduced by this delicious and comforting cuisine during a trip to the US two students from Toulon decided to import the concept into their town of origin with “Chicken Soul” Head to 655 Avenue Colonel Picot to savour a succulent fried chicken homemade burger or waffles topped with maple syrup Best not plan a marathon just after though… More than just a food truck gathering in the Var area the Village des Talents Créatifs flies the flag of sustainable development also features a delicious eatery with several counters serving locavore dishes prepared with organic produce We’re crazy about Le Burger Français Another favourite is the colourful and tasty Cuisine du Monde by Foodbox recipes Une publication partagée par ESPRIT FESTIVAL (@espritfestival) has denied claims he once snubbed the chance to play for Senegal U20 and U21 teams but remained eligible to represent Senegal at senior level The midfielder was handed his first call-up to Senegalese national by coach Aliou Cisse for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo and Eswatini The 28-year-old told Galsenfoot that apart from the recent invitation by Cisse no other Senegalese coach had ever invited him adding that he never snubbed the Lions of Teranga I have never snubbed Senegal and I have never pushed Senegal away “This is the first time that a coach from Senegal called me without hesitation “But I confess that I am very proud and very honoured to be part of the history of this beautiful team from Senegal “Aliou Cisse is the only Senegalese coach who called me and explained his project to me EPL: Prepare yourself for not making it at Manchester United – Rashford tells players EPL: Tottenham identify player to replace Gareth Bale 2025 U-20 AFCON: Bameyi bullish after Flying Eagles’ opening day victory 2025 U-20 AFCON: Zubairu reveals Flying Eagles’ mission in Egypt  2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles chase 8th title as competition kicks off in Egypt 2025 U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles ready to conquer all opposition – Awodi Flying Eagles floor Egypt in pre-U-20 AFCON friendly 2025 U-20 AFCON: Morocco unveils squad to face Flying Eagles Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd