Private Tour
Paris Learn How to Play Pétanque French Experience
Overview
Available languages
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
Pont Neuf
This is where we meet - in downtown Paris. Louvre, Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter are all in sight.
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.
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Paris Learn How to Play Pétanque French Experience
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A superb experience and very highly recommended.
350Lisa,
Apr 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun activity! There was an initial mix-up about where we were to meet the guide, but this was sorted out very quickly by the tour office, and we were soon learning how to play petanque with our guide Leo and a couple of his friends (who were great company!) - they had come along to make up the numbers needed as there were just two of us doing this experience. Leo provided the wine (which flowed very generously) and some cold meats, and the time just flew by while we played and chatted. A real highlight of our trip and very highly recommended.
I would recommend to others
Paula D,
Nov 1, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stan was the right amount of history and food knowledge. We loved the experience. The food was interesting regional and great. Paula
Fantastic, fun & authentic Parisian experience!
katielO128NO,
Sep 26, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far our favourite part of the trip! Walid our instructor was really lovely, he brought delicious snacks and wine for us, and helped us with our tactics. He even gave us a quick 20min walking tour of the local area too! It felt really authentic, good fun and so unique. Recommend to couples, groups of friends, families - it really is for everyone.
Above and Beyong my expetations
PurpleR0s3,
Jun 27, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was amazing. Cant wait to do another tour again. He was very knowledgeable of approach the tour according to what I wanted to do. He was very easy going and professional.
Thoroughly good time
Rick J,
Jun 27, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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
- Review from Viator
4.00I 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
- Review from Viator
3.00Rafael, 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
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely 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.
Cannot rate this as our guide did...
Esther T,
May 31, 2013
- Review from Viator
1.00Cannot rate this as our guide did not show up at the time or place we were given in the re-confirmation call our hotel made for us. Big disappointment.
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