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Pétanque courts in Balan (Ardennes)

5 free-access pétanque courts listed in and around Balan, from nearest to furthest from the centre.

The nearest one is 1.2 km from the centre (BOULODROME ROGER CLAUSS EXT). 3 of 5 are reported as lit, handy for evening sessions. 2 are reported as wheelchair accessible. Also known as boules court or pétanque pitch.

List and directions

  • BOULODROME ROGER CLAUSS EXT
    Free access · Clay · Lit · Wheelchair access
    1.2 km
  • BOULODROME ROGER CLAUSS
    Restricted · Clay · Lit · Wheelchair access
    1.2 km
  • TERRAIN PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit
    1.4 km
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    1.7 km
  • BOULODROME
    Free access
    1.8 km

At a glance

  • Free access confirmed by the source: 4 of 5
  • Lighting reported: 3 of 5
  • Wheelchair accessible (reported): 2 of 5
  • Surfaces: Clay (2), Compacted gravel (2)

Good to know before you go

  • Never stand in front of the circle or in the line of a shot: a steel boule weighs several hundred grams.
  • Only throw when the lane is clear, including the gaps between neighbouring courts.
  • If others are waiting, offer to share the lane or hand it over when your game ends.

Read the full guide: pétanque courts →

FAQ

Where can I find a free pétanque court in Balan?

Oukonjou lists 5 free-access pétanque courts in and around Balan. The closest to the centre is 1.2 km away. On the map, “Near me” sorts the list by distance from where you are.

Are the pétanque courts in Balan lit?

3 of 5 are reported as lit in the data. Check the lighting hours posted on site.

Is there a wheelchair-accessible pétanque court in Balan?

Yes: 2 of 5 are reported as wheelchair accessible. The map's “Wheelchair accessible” filter shows them.

Do I need to book or pay?

No. The pétanque courts listed here are reported as free access: free of charge and no booking, within the rules posted on site (hours, age, sharing).

Where can I find other pétanque courts near Balan?

In nearby towns: Glaire (5.1 km), Bazeilles (5.3 km), Cheveuges (6.5 km), Haraucourt (7.1 km) and Donchery (7.3 km).

Data updated on November 6, 2026