We welcome all ages interested in learning and playing petanque! No equipment or experience needed. We will teach anyone who wants to try. Just show up! We play twice a week – Sunday afternoons at 1pm and Thursday evening at 6pm.
What is Petanque? Everyone has 3 metal balls (boules in French) that each weigh about a pound and a half. You toss the first boule out with the intention of getting close to a small target called a cochonnet. The intention is to get closer than the other team. It’s an easy game to get a feel for. We enjoy camaraderie, and fun. Come and see for yourself!
This short film celebrates the joy, community, and spirit of pétanque – and we hope it inspires you to discover the game we all love.
Watch the video with this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLFL-yVfay4
We play at the petanque courts in Chimborazo Playground which is located near the corner of 29th St. and East Grace St., in Church Hill, Richmond, VA.
Pick up a ball and make a friend! Follow us on Facebook for more information: https://www.facebook.com/PetanqueRVA
