Category Archives: Pétanque
Villefranche Pétanque
Just a few pix from Villefranche. And if you think that terrain looks a bit rocky, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet…
I played with Philippe Suchaud
Just a quick report and a few photos on playing at Le DUC de Nice – ”with Philippe Suchaud”…
How do you measure up?
If you play pétanque, you’ll know you often need to measure to see which boule is nearest the jack. A few common sense guidelines will help ensure you measure accurately.
Puzzle N° 3
Last one before I leave for Provence. What do you think this stone is used for? I saw it at a club in Arlès, a few years ago.
Who’s boules?
Sorry, not much on the TV so here’s another puzzle Who is holding their boules, in the picture? All will be revealed…
Pétanque Puzzle
Here is a puzzle who’s solution has defied many of the best brains in the club – can you solve it…? The problem is: you have 3 matches taking place, Match 1, Match 2 and – yes, you’ve guessed it … Continue reading
Les pieds dans le rond!
If you read David Alfred’s excellent Lexique page on this website, you’ll know that Les pieds dans le rond! means ”feet inside the circle”. Some players have a habit of having a foot – or two! – outside the circle … Continue reading
