Experience France: Learn How to Play Pétanque in Paris

Play a leisurely game of French ‘boules’ (balls), known as Pétanque, just as the French do -- with a glass of wine in your hand! This popular game is played all over Europe but its roots are firmly set in France, where locals play it in just about every village. In Paris’ tranquil Dauphine Gardens, enjoy a 1.5-hour match and learn all the tactics and lingo to become a master at this much-loved ‘sport.’

Itinerary
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Stop At: Pont-Neuf, Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France

This is where we meet - in downtown Paris. Louvre, Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter are all in sight.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Place Dauphine, Paris France

Place Dauphine is a pedestrian-only plaza. It is lined with chestnut trees. Perfect for boules - and for our "apéritif" pre-dinner drinks.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Seine River, 75001 Paris France

Our Boules Game takes place on Paris' central island. The picturesque bridges of the river Seine are all around us.

Pass By: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

The plaza where we play boules looks on the conciergerie - formerly the palace of the French kings, and also the place where Marie-Antoinette was jailed.