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Pétanque is a form of boules where the goal is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (piglet). The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel, but can also be played on grass or other surfaces. Sandy beaches are not suitable. Similar games are bocce and bowls. Pétanque is generally associated with southern France, particularly Provence, whence it originates. It is the most played sport in Marseille. The casual form of the game of Pétanque is played by about 17 million people in France (mostly during their summer vacations). There are about 480,000 players licenced with the Fédération Française de Pétanque et Jeu Provençal (FFPJP). The FFPJP is the 4th-largest sporting federation in France. These licensed players play a more competitive form of Pétanque known as Pétanque Sport.
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Record feats spark RP's 7-gold run - Philippine Star
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RP athletes slay ghost of Thailand debacle - Inquirer.net
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RP unlikely to surpass 2007 SEA Games haul - Manila Bulletin
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Mindermann v. San Francisco Police Credit Union - Leagle, Inc.
Mindermann v. San Francisco Police Credit UnionLeagle, Inc.Federation of Pétanque USA (2006) 146 Cal.App.4th 136, 149.) California courts generally conclude that the fair procedure doctrine is not applicable when ...
Petanque.org - Latest news from the Petanque world, database, forum and chat.
Boulez-Vous? - Event management company organising all types of boules and petanque events. UK-based.
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Le Petalogue International - International links and e-mail list (in English and Finnish).
Marco Foyot - Official site - French and World Champion Marco Foyot shares his stories, tournaments and experience.
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Petanque Clip Art and Pictures - A collection of clipart and pictures related to petanque.
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Petanque in USA with Jacques Biaggini - A historical review of petanque in the USA.
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Trankila Pro Petanque - Virtual petanque game. Requires Shockwave plug in.
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Virtual Petanque Game - By Veuve Clicquot. Requires Shockwave plug-in.
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