Just imagine how fun it'll be to toss pétanque at our place when we've got pastis flowing like the Grande Cascade de Gavarnie, accordion mp3s blaring across the lawn, and a big, bright scoreboard to keep the count honest!— Woot! - One Day, One Deal
For me, it could be walking on the beach with my dog, or playing pétanque with my friends, or sharing a glass of wine with my wife.— Paper Palate
On 14 July, pétanque courts are set up in the middle of the street - it almost seems the chain-smoking boule throwers are beamed in directly from Marseilles.— cafebabel.com
The French coach specialized in pétanque, a similar game.— WNYC New York Public Radio
Also available: pétanque, basketball, badminton, kayak, table-tennis, mini-soccer, weights room, squash, volleyball.— ETravelBlackboard.com
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