A Popular Sport
Come discover this beloved French ball game on the dedicated petanque court at the Plains of Abraham. The petanque court is located in the sports field area of the Plains of Abraham, near the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec.
Petanque is a ball sport originating from the south of France, typically played outdoors. The game is played on a gravel or dirt court and is appreciated for its accessibility and sociable nature.
The objective of the game is to throw metal balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called the "cochonnet." Each player or team, depending on the rules, takes turns throwing, aiming to get closer to the cochonnet while trying to move the opposing balls away. Matches can be played one-on-one or in teams of two or three players.
Often played in parks and public squares, this sport requires both strategy and precision, along with a good dose of camaraderie, making it an activity enjoyed by people of all ages.
Petanque Field
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