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Pétanque courts in Nice

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

The nearest one is 2.1 km from the centre. Only one is reported as lit. 2 are reported as wheelchair accessible. A defibrillator is listed within 500 m of 2 of them. Also known as boules court or pétanque pitch.

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List and directions

  • Pétanque court
    Free access · Sand
    Defibrillator 610 m Water 510 m Toilets 590 m
    2.1 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access · Sand · Wheelchair access
    Defibrillator 230 m Water 620 m Toilets 1.0 km
    2.9 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 1.1 km Water 760 m Toilets 400 m
    3.0 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Wheelchair access
    Defibrillator 480 m Water 130 m Toilets 400 m
    3.1 km
  • Pétanque court
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 990 m Water 830 m Toilets 320 m
    3.9 km

At a glance

  • Free access confirmed by the source: 5 of 5
  • Lighting reported: 1 of 5
  • Wheelchair accessible (reported): 2 of 5
  • Defibrillator within 500 m: 2 of 5
  • Surfaces: Compacted gravel (3), Sand (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 Nice?

Oukonjou lists 5 free-access pétanque courts in and around Nice. The closest to the centre is 2.1 km away. On the map, “Near me” sorts the list by distance from where you are.

Are the pétanque courts in Nice lit?

1 of 5 is reported as lit in the data. Check the lighting hours posted on site.

Is there a wheelchair-accessible pétanque court in Nice?

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).

Data updated on November 2, 2026