A couple of years ago during a vacation in France, Dan Danielson was intrigued by all the people he saw playing petanque (pe-TONK), a French cousin to bocce ball. You know how tourists are. They see ...

The world boules federation has put out an upbeat promotional video as part of its campaign for Olympic recognition Fans of the gentle French pastime of boules are on a roll. Not only has an agreement ...

It is la boule, the metal ball used in the game of boules. Made of iron, steel and occasionally bronze, the balls are 3 to 4 inches in diameter and weigh from 1 1/2 to almost 3 pounds (in tournament ...

Every weekend the Paul Linke Ufer in Kreuzberg feels a bit like the South of France. Old and young Berliners spend hours playing the French game of Boules, also known as Petanque. As part of the ...

Three different variations of boules have begun at the Mediterranean Games as the sport’s leaders hope their sport will make the transformation to an Olympic place at Paris 2024. Petanque, Lyonnaise ...

Boule Petanque is a VR sports game that makes you play boules or pétanque or boccia. No matter what the weather is like, the sun always shines on the square in the game. In the relaxed atmosphere of a ...

The gentle French pastime of boules has taken a tragic knock after a player was killed by a flying metal ball during a game. Pétanque, or boules, is traditionally seen as a tranquil sport played by ...

Like many strange male obsessions, mine started innocently enough. We were on holiday with friends in Provence two years ago, drinking rosé after a long lunch and debating whether to go for a ...

Fans of the gentle French pastime of boules are on a roll. Not only has an agreement been signed to allow their sport to be played in French schools, but now they are also seeking Olympic recognition.