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Paris Learn How to Play Pétanque French Experience

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.’

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Must be 18 years of age to drink alcohol

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

2 glasses of wine

Equipement: boules, cochonnet

Local guide

Boules game

Snacks

Soft drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

1

Pont Neuf

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

3 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Place Dauphine

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

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Paris Learn How to Play Pétanque French Experience

Reviews

4.36

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Thoroughly good time

    Rick J,

    Jun 27, 2020

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our instructor, Patrick, was personable and knowledgeable, and he was a very good teacher. We had a thoroughly good time. It was well worth the price. Now my buddy and I feel comfortable going to the Luxembourgh Gardens or anywhere else and asking to join a pétanque game.

  • I scheduled this for my husband to...

    Judy,

    Jul 19, 2017

    - Viator

    4.00

    I scheduled this for my husband to experience Petanque but was a little disappointed as it felt like a college student grabbed some items out of his closet and met us to play Petanque. He wasn't expert and even though our group was small 6 people he did not have the correct amount of equipment to play the game with. He also got confused on some of the rules and a young girl who had played the game with her French class one of the guests kept us in line. It was nice, but not great. I would recommend that instead you take a couple of bottles of good wine, some cheese and bread to the Petanque pitch in Luxembourg gardens and bribe your way into a game there.

  • Rafael, our parisian guide, was as...

    Steven P,

    Sep 19, 2014

    - Viator

    3.00

    Rafael, our parisian guide, was as charming and as friendly as could be. We were, however, disappointed because we had expected to learn more about the rules and strategy of the game as outlined in the tour description. It was a very enjoyable experience in a lovely square on a perfect summer evening, but we didn't learn what we were hoping to from the experience.

  • We really enjoyed learning how to...

    Julie Ann G,

    May 19, 2014

    - Viator

    5.00

    We really enjoyed learning how to play pétanque in a lovely Parisienne park whilst drinking Rose.

  • Absolutely marvellous. This was the...

    Janette J,

    Jun 7, 2013

    - Viator

    5.00

    Absolutely marvellous. This was the highlight of our trip to Paris. Paul was excellent and made the activity so much fun. Great afternoon learning to play as well as having a glass or two of wine. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would recommend it as a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Felt as though we were playing with a group of friends experiencing the French way of life.

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4.36
11 reviews
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