In the space of just a few years, pétanque has become completely democratized in Paris! As soon as the first rays of sunshine arrive in the capital, the game of boules, which comes to us from the south of France, becomes very popular. Boules players are out and about on the banks of the Seine, in parks and gardens, enjoying the wide-open spaces and trying to get closer to the jack with a drink in hand! And don't panic, even when it's raining, there are indoor spots where you can play all year round!
Mölkky is also becoming increasingly popular in the capital. This traditional Finnish throwing game is also played outdoors. The concept? Score exactly fifty points by knocking down pins numbered from 1 to 12 with a throw from a wooden stick. In short, whether you're an amateur or a beginner, here are a few spots where you can practice your pétanque and Mölkky skills - and enjoy an aperitif, of course.
All that's left for you to do is practice with family and friends and become an ace marksman... Or maybe you'd rather point?
La Halle Flachat, the gourmet and festive spot in Asnières sur Seine
La Halle Flachat is opening its doors for good in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This gourmet market in Asnières-sur-Seine is reinventing itself as an eco-friendly destination with food corners, a culinary laboratory, and festive programming across 750m². [Read more]
The Junot garden, a free, well-hidden place to go green on the Butte Montmartre
On Avenue Junot, the eponymous garden has just opened its doors to the general public, offering an oasis of greenery and, above all, a small tree-lined oasis on the Butte Montmartre. [Read more]
Les Roseaux, the new Hangar Y restaurant in Meudon, designed by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne
Les Roseaux, the new restaurant at the Hangar Y in Meudon, offers seasonal cuisine by Laura Portelli and Christophe Saintagne, to be discovered from Wednesday to Sunday in 2025 in a bucolic setting. [Read more]
Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest: a guinguette on a barge on the banks of the Seine in Asnières
On the quays of Asnières-sur-Seine, Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest invites you to enjoy a festive, bucolic barge terrace, Thursday to Sunday, all year round. [Read more]
La Maison Louveciennes, the festive restaurant with terrace and summer beach on the banks of the Seine - 78
Bistronomy, summer beaches and festive evenings just 20 minutes from Paris: La Maison Louveciennes, a landmark in the Yvelines region, welcomes you every day to its enchanting waterside setting. [Read more]
The Stade Léo Lagrange, well known to boulistes
The Stade Léo Lagrange, located in the 12th arrondissement, is known to many for its bloulodrome! Come and shoot or point at this sports complex in fine weather! [Read more]
Place Dauphine, a haven of peace in the heart of Paris's Île de la Cité
In the heart of Paris, on the Île de la Cité, the Place Dauphine is a peaceful place to relax. On sunny days, pétanque enthusiasts play their games under the watchful eyes of local residents and tourists seated on the terraces of the various nearby cafés. Discover the history of this royal square! [Read more]
Jardin du Luxembourg, an exotic setting for pétanque
The Luxembourg Gardens are an unmissable spot for Left Bank boules players. It offers two real pétanque courts, in a special, peaceful atmosphere. [Read more]
Les Arènes de Lutèce: monumental petanque
Playing pétanque in a historic monument, on the very spot where gladiators and ferocious beasts clashed in Gallo-Roman times: now that's a program that sounds divine! Just a stone's throw from Jussieu, the Arènes de Lutèce is the perfect spot for a game of pétanque with a difference. [Read more]
PERMANENT CLOSURE - Chez Bouboule, the popular pétanque bistro in Montorgueil, Oberkampf, and Pigalle
FINAL CLOSURE COMING SOON — Discover Chez Bouboule, the indoor pétanque bar transforming your evenings in Paris! Located in Montorgueil, Oberkampf, and Pigalle, these three venues guarantee unforgettable after-work sessions and social evenings paired with a menu of delicious dishes and craft cocktails. Ready to aim and throw? [Read more]
Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, the green nugget hidden next to Sacré-Coeur
At the top of the Butte Montmartre, just a few minutes' walk reveals a little jewel of greenery: the Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, a little-known green space that has lost none of its charm. [Read more]
Gamelle, the bar, mini-bowling and table soccer just a few steps from the Gare de Lyon
Feel like nibbling on some nice little boards to share while playing some fun activities? Head for Gamelle, a bar in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon, offering a nice tapas menu, but also bowling lanes and table soccer. The ideal place for all sports and aperitif lovers! [Read more]
Doppio Malto, the Italian brewer and king of braised meats in the heart of Les 4 Temps, La Défense
Notice to lovers of craft beers and meat! Doppio Malto, Italian restaurant and brewer specialized in beer and braised meat, invites you to discover its new address in the shopping center Les 4 Temps, in La Défense, since April 13, 2022. A beautiful establishment which the editorial staff could discover the menu... We tell you about it! [Read more]
The Palais-Royal gardens in Paris, a chic petanque venue
Who better to welcome the king of pétanque than the gardens of the Palais Royal? Isn't it nice to be able to play in the gardens created by Richelieu? But don't be too noisy so as not to disturb your chic neighbors! [Read more]
Square Suzanne Buisson
If you're looking for a quiet little petanque area in Paris, away from the hustle and bustle, Square Suzanne Buisson is the place for you. Just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Cœur and the Moulin de la Galette, you'll find a well-kept secret at the highest point of the Butte, for a game of pétanque in the highest sphere. [Read more]
Place Paul Verlaine de la Butte aux Cailles: pétanque under the aegis of a poet
As you no doubt know, Butte aux Cailles is a veritable little village, a breath of countryside in the heart of Paris. If you don't necessarily go there for its pétanque court, you'll happily stop off at Place Paul Verlaine to enjoy a little green space and throw the cochonnet. [Read more]
Square des Batignolles: a must for pétanque players
Square des Batignolles has become a must-see spot for pétanque players. Not surprising, given the beauty of this English-style garden! Here, swans mingle with strollers, children covet the park's merry-go-round and pétanque is in full swing. [Read more]
Square Marcel Bleustein Blanchet: pétanque with a view
Formerly known as Square de la Turlure, Square Marcel Bleustein Blanchet lies just behind the Sacré-Coeur. But don't worry about its tranquility; you'll be safe from flashbulbs and tourists. Next to the lawns and benches is a field perfect for a game of pétanque. [Read more]
Esplanade des Invalides: a huge space to play with friends
On this immense green space opposite the Invalides and the Musée de l'Armée, the cochonnet is thrown without shooting at the wild rabbits present all year round. [Read more]
Jardin de l'Arsenal: playing with your feet in the water
Near the Bassin de l'Arsenal and Bastille, you can enjoy a little spot by the water, with a view of the boats. It's almost like being in the South! [Read more]
Les Niçois: just like home!
Rosé, pastis, tapenade, pissaladière and a boules pitch in the basement are all reminiscent of a vacation in the south, but right in the heart of the capital! [Read more]
