Pétanque
Tossing metal balls underarm to land closest to a small jack, on gravel or dirt.
Pétanque
- To start
- $30
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- Out and about
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It gets you outside.
- It's satisfying from the very first session.
- It comes with people built in.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to meet people
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want something fast and exciting
- You would rather stay indoors
- You want something to show for your time
What it feels like
PétanqueAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$30Cheaper to start than 55% of hobbies
NothingAll of the cost is upfront
$30About $0.29 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Take a ¤30 set of boules to a park with a friend and take turns trying to land closest to the jack.
30 minutes or moreOut and aboutVery easy to start
Questions
How much does Pétanque cost to start?
About $30 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, and nothing each month after that.
How much time does Pétanque take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Where do people do Pétanque?
Anywhere outside, like a park, a trail or a street.
Is Pétanque good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Take a $30 set of boules to a park with a friend and take turns trying to land closest to the jack.
Do I need other people for Pétanque?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.