Petanque (boules) lesson in Provence
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Our pétanque lessons are available every day, all year long. The tour last at least 2 hours. First we'll teach you, only in English, the rules of the game along with a brief history of the sport. Then you'll learn how to handle the boule, throw, shoot, score, and master the fine art of disputing a point. You'll play competitive games of pétanque (with a glass of rosé in your hand, of course!). Your hosts will also have some homemade Pastis for sampling. We'll present the winning team with a commemorative trophy during an apero with Pastis, rosé, red wine and traditional homemade Provencal snacks (pâtés, tapenade, mushrooms and goat cheese) while overlooking one of Provence's most magnificent landscapes.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
After a overview of the rules of the game along with a brief history of the sport, you'll learn how to handle the boule, throw, shoot, score, and master the fine art of disputing a point. You'll play competitive games of pétanque (with a glass of rosé in your hand, of course!). Your hosts will also have some homemade Pastis for sampling. We'll present the winning team with a prize during an aperitif with homemade Pastis, rosé & red wine and traditional homemade Provencal snacks (homemade wild boar pâté, tapenade, and pickled mushrooms) while overlooking one of Provence's most magnificent landscapes. Language: English Duration: 2 hours Availability: Weekdays, excluding public holidays, year round.
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Your hosts will also have some homemade Pastis for sampling. Apero with Pastis, rosé, red wine and traditional homemade Provencal snacks
Boules de pétanque
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Petanque (boules) lesson in Provence
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Gladly again:)
Marie M,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The two of them gave us a great, very entertaining evening: Boule course, delicious and above all homemade drinks, snacks and good mood. We would book it again immediately.
Such a blast
R5998MBlisac,,Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a blast at this lesson. The leader is funny, helpful and encouraging in learning pétanque We all met at a park and were greeted and made to feel welcome and at ease regardless of our experience. The lesson was punctuated by sips of rose or pastis and snacks of their homemade tapenade and pate and mushrooms. One of highlights of our trip to Provence. Highly recommend!
Fun afternoon playing pétanque
SherryA221,,Sep 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We attended the Pétanque Lesson in Provence event by Les Pastras in August 2023. What a wonderful experience! Johann and his team provided us with a fun afternoon learning about the history of pétanque and tips for playing while enjoying Provençal snacks, wine and home made pastis. We would highly recommend this event!
You haven't experienced Provence until you've done this!
Michael H,,Jul 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Petanque was amazing. You haven't experienced Provence until you've been taught Petanque experience with Johann and Jean-Marc. Not to mention Jean-Marc's wild boar paté, marinated mushrooms, tapenade, home-made, wine, and pastis. We'll be back.
Fun, Fun, Fun!
Jennifer F,,May 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolute fun! Wonderful refreshment and local gourmet snacks and beverages. Kind and entertains hosts and a hint of competitive strategy. Perfect!
Wonderful Provençal experience with excellent hosts!
SJCBDC,,Mar 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an absolutely wonderful night! We 4 learned the rules of petanque, practiced a few rounds and then, with the expert guidance of Johann and Jean-Marc, played a match! The playing got better and better as we sipped wine, snacked on homemade pate, tapenade and marinated mushrooms and finished with a healthy serving of pastis—everything local fromJean-Marc’s farm. Can’t say enough about our friendly easy-going hosts. The experience was wonderfully authentic and just perfect for a summer evening. Don’t miss this!
Fun day!
Janie02118,,Dec 22, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Johann and Jean-Marc gave us such a fun afternoon! My husband and I learned how to play pétanque, laughed, ate great appetizers and tasted pastis and other unique wines. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience
metztravel,,Aug 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group consisted of Johann (the host), Jean-Marc (a very skilled local player) and his delightful children (prodigies in the making). There was plenty of free parking near the site, and we were very warmly welcomed. Johann was an informative and entertaining host/translator, Jean-Marc showed us some impressive skills, and the children were impeccably behaved. The group are clearly very close-knit, and we felt very included. We picked up the game really quickly, and even managed a rare victory over Jean-Marc! During breaks, everyone snacked from a picnic hamper of food and drink including bread, home-made tapenades / pastis, mint syrup, water Although we were initially a little sceptical about the price when we were booking, the food, drink and fun experience made it well worth the money.
Authentic French Experience is fun, fun, fun!
douminaw,,Jan 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I lead trips to Provence. My clients love this outing. It brings out the competitor in all of us. Jumping, yelling, laughing, and getting in touch with the earth, the people, and what really defines France. Great Experience. Don't even doubt it! Just do it.
This was just fabulous
Patricia W,,Oct 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It does not matter if you have never heard of pétanque. Athletic ability is (largely) irrelevant, This is Provence at its warm and easy-going best. The two gentlemen ( I should have said “the two guys”) who introduce you to Pétanque are the best of fun-loving friends,and they welcome you into their friendship with a Provençal joie-de-vivre that is contagious and happily inclusive. But they also know their game, and will amaze you with skill, and an abundance of funny stories. Be prepared for three hours of laughter, gentle instruction, and some of the world’s best homemade wild boar pate, green olive tapenade, pickled mushrooms, and house-made wine. It will be a treasured memory.
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