Petanque is a Boules games with a very long history, dating back through the Middle Ages to ancient Rome, and before that to ancient Greece and Egypt. Each Boule is 700gms in weight and the aim of the game is to get your Boule nearest to the jack, or cochonette (to give it its French name).
After the development of the all-metal boule, pétanque spread rapidly from Provence to the rest of France, then to the rest of Europe, and then to Francophone colonies and countries around the globe.
In Alresford, we have an active group who currently meet at the petanque court in Arlebury Park on Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm throughout the spring/summer (in fine weather).
If you fancy giving pétanque a go and can throw a boules approx. six to ten meters underhand, please contact the Council. The Tuesday group are keen to attract new members and NATC have also received interest in other sessions throughout the week, and longer throughout the season. So, if you can’t make a Tuesday, but would like to get involved in another group session, please let us know.
Alternatively, you can use the pétanque court at any time with your own boules. Just turn up and play. We also have our own set here for those who may want to try it out. Please pop into the office (Mon-Thurs 9-3:30) and we would be delighted to lend these out to you.