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Pétanque courts in Paris

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

The nearest one is 970 m from the centre (TERRAIN DE PETANQUE). 6 of 16 are reported as lit, handy for evening sessions. One is reported as wheelchair accessible. A defibrillator is listed within 500 m of 5 of them. Also known as boules court or pétanque pitch.

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List and directions

  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 600 m Water 140 m Toilets 140 m    970 m
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 600 m Water 1.1 km Toilets 860 m    1.0 km
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 570 m Water 260 m Toilets 200 m    1.0 km
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 80 m Water 810 m Toilets 890 m    1.6 km
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 720 m Water 1.3 km Toilets 1.1 km    1.8 km
  • BOULODROME N°1
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 610 m Water 1.4 km Toilets 960 m    1.8 km
  • BOULODROME N°2
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 600 m Water 1.4 km Toilets 970 m    1.8 km
  • GRAND TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 450 m Water 970 m Toilets 380 m    1.8 km
  • PETIT TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 420 m Water 970 m Toilets 420 m    1.9 km
  • BOULODROME
    Free access · Compacted gravel · Lit · Wheelchair access
    Defibrillator 860 m Water 420 m    2.1 km
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 140 m Toilets 1.5 km    2.3 km
  • JEU DE BOULES N°1
    Restricted · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 860 m Toilets 1.3 km    2.6 km
  • JEU DE BOULES N°2
    Restricted · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 880 m Toilets 1.3 km    2.6 km
  • JEU DE BOULES
    Restricted · Compacted gravel · Lit
    Defibrillator 1.0 km Toilets 1.2 km    2.6 km
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 810 m    2.6 km
  • TERRAIN DE PETANQUE
    Free access · Compacted gravel
    Defibrillator 470 m    2.8 km

At a glance

  • Free access confirmed by the source: 13 of 16
  • Lighting reported: 6 of 16
  • Wheelchair accessible (reported): 1 of 16
  • Defibrillator within 500 m: 5 of 16
  • Surfaces: Compacted gravel (16)

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 Paris?

Oukonjou lists 16 free-access pétanque courts in and around Paris. The closest to the centre is 970 m away. On the map, “Near me” sorts the list by distance from where you are.

Are the pétanque courts in Paris lit?

6 of 16 are reported as lit in the data. Check the lighting hours posted on site.

Is there a wheelchair-accessible pétanque court in Paris?

Yes: 1 of 16 is reported as wheelchair accessible. The map's “Wheelchair accessible” filter shows it.

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 Paris?

In nearby towns: Le Pré-Saint-Gervais (5.1 km), Gentilly (5.2 km), Montrouge (5.3 km), Le Kremlin-Bicêtre (5.6 km) and Saint-Mandé (5.7 km).

Data updated on November 6, 2026