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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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Petanque In New York - Financial Times
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:58:07 -0000
Petanque In New YorkFinancial Times, UK - Aug 1, 2008... of metal striking metal in midtown Manhattan usually signifies a fender bender. But in the oasis of Bryant Park the cause is much more benign - petanque.
Petanque: Sportif leave Wheel of Fortune in a spin - Diss Express
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:17:05 -0000
Petanque: Sportif leave Wheel of Fortune in a spinDiss Express, UK - Aug 1, 2008Le Diss Sportif completed their second double of the season to stay on the heels of the Darby Rosettes Norfolk Petanque League Division Three leaders. ...
Pétanque in the Park With Yugve - New York Times
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:45:13 -0000
New York TimesPétanque in the Park With YugveNew York Times, United States - Jul 11, 2008By Emily S. Rueb Tossing a ball in pétanque requires skill. Many come out to practice every day in Bryant Park. (Photos: Emily S. Rueb/The New York Times) ...
The boys are back in town - Sydney Morning Herald
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:33:14 -0000
Sydney Morning HeraldThe boys are back in townSydney Morning Herald, Australia - Aug 4, 2008There are 150000 people in this town but the only ones we see are some old men playing petanque near the water. Across the road is a disco in an ...
New Zealand seniors defeat the Oakhurst Petanque Club, 81-34 - Sierra Star
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:27:27 -0000
New Zealand seniors defeat the Oakhurst Petanque Club, 81-34Sierra Star, CA - Jul 17, 2008By Mike Hackworth New Zealand’s Andrew Findlay demonstrates his technique in playing pétanque. Findlay finished first in the Masters Games-Open Section ...
Petanque: Dramatic fightback earns Sportif a Diss derby victory - Diss Express
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:37:59 -0000
Petanque: Dramatic fightback earns Sportif a Diss derby victoryDiss Express, UK - Jul 14, 2008... comeback to earn Le Diss Sportif victory over club rivals Diss Vikings in the Darby Rosettes Norfolk Petanque League at Shelfanger Road last Thursday. ...
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.
Meta Description: [ Organised boules and petanque events. ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Site web officiel de Marco Foyot, champion du monde et champion de France de pétanque, record du monde de tir ]
Petanque Clip Art and Pictures - A collection of clipart and pictures related to petanque.
Meta Description: [ Petanque Clip Art Contents ]
Petanque in USA with Jacques Biaggini - A historical review of petanque in the USA.
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Petanque KO - Offers free, downloadable software and users manual to help organise tournaments in a simple knock out system, with or without a consolation tournament. Users manual is also available online.
Petanque Mt Albert Auckland New Zealand - Learn to play Petanque and have a boule. Open to new and experienced players alike. Visitors welcome.
Petanque South Africa - Co-ordinating and encouraging Petanque in South Africa. Boules, rules, photographs, results, events, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Pétanque / Boules in South Africa ]
Social Petanque on a Bounded Court - Petanque adapted for play on a bounded court. Court construction, rules and friendly conventions.
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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