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Pétanque courts in Nantes

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

The closest to the centre is 470 m away (Boulodrome). Lighting is reported for 8 of them. A defibrillator is listed within 500 m of 7 of them. Also known as boules court or pétanque pitch.

List and directions

  • Boulodrome
    Restricted · Artificial turf · Lit
    Defibrillator 1.2 km Water 1.1 km Toilets 450 m
    470 m
  • Boulodrome
    Restricted · Concrete · Lit
    Defibrillator 750 m Water 650 m Toilets 490 m
    1.4 km
  • terrains de pétanque 2
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Water 350 m Toilets 720 m
    1.7 km
  • terrains de pétanque
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Water 350 m Toilets 720 m
    1.7 km
  • Boulodrome 2
    Free access
    Defibrillator 390 m Water 300 m Toilets 1.1 km
    1.8 km
  • Boulodrome 3
    Free access
    Defibrillator 390 m Water 300 m Toilets 1.1 km
    1.8 km
  • Boulodrome 4
    Free access
    Defibrillator 390 m Water 300 m Toilets 1.1 km
    1.8 km
  • Boulodrome
    Free access
    Defibrillator 390 m Water 300 m Toilets 1.1 km
    1.8 km
  • Jeux de boules
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Water 680 m Toilets 950 m
    2.0 km
  • terrain de pétanque
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 300 m Water 1.1 km Toilets 970 m
    2.2 km
  • Terrain de pétanque
    Restricted · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 1.4 km Water 960 m Toilets 740 m
    2.4 km
  • terrain de pétanque
    Restricted · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 1.2 km Water 700 m Toilets 570 m
    2.5 km
  • Boulodrome
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 850 m Water 980 m Toilets 1.3 km
    2.5 km
  • terrain de pétanque
    Restricted · Compacted gravel
    2.6 km
  • Boulodrome
    Restricted · Artificial turf · Lit
    Defibrillator 1.5 km Water 1.1 km Toilets 1.0 km
    2.6 km
  • Terrain de pétanque
    Restricted · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 1.2 km Water 510 m
    2.7 km
  • Boulodrome
    Restricted · Concrete · Lit
    Defibrillator 1.2 km Water 1.3 km Toilets 1.1 km
    2.8 km
  • terrain de pétanque
    Restricted
    Defibrillator 1.1 km Water 1.3 km Toilets 1.0 km
    2.8 km
  • Boulodrome
    Restricted · Artificial turf · Lit
    Defibrillator 1.4 km Water 1.2 km Toilets 800 m
    3.2 km
  • Terrain de pétanque
    Restricted · Compacted gravel
    3.2 km
  • terrain de pétanque 2
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 180 m Toilets 170 m
    3.6 km
  • terrain de pétanque
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 180 m Toilets 170 m
    3.6 km

At a glance

  • Free access confirmed by the source: 11 of 22
  • Lighting reported: 8 of 22
  • Defibrillator within 500 m: 7 of 22
  • Surfaces: Compacted gravel (12), Artificial turf (3), Concrete (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.

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FAQ

Where can I find a free pétanque court in Nantes?

Oukonjou lists 22 free-access pétanque courts in and around Nantes. The closest to the centre is 470 m away. On the map, “Near me” sorts the list by distance from where you are.

Are the pétanque courts in Nantes lit?

8 of 22 are reported as lit in the data. Check the lighting hours posted on site.

Is there a wheelchair-accessible pétanque court in Nantes?

None is reported as accessible in the data. The information is often missing: check on site or suggest a correction.

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 Nantes?

In nearby towns: Saint-Herblain (5.5 km), Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire (5.6 km), Orvault (6.0 km), Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire (7.0 km) and Rezé (7.2 km).

Data updated on November 6, 2026