Pétanque
| Min number of participants | 2 |
| Age | 6+ yrs. |
| Min duration | 30 min. |
| Cost | Low |
| Environment | Outdoor |
Take turns throwing metal boules to land as close as possible to a small wooden cochonnet on gravel or dirt — pétanque is France's favourite leisurely competition, played anywhere a flat surface can be found and endlessly sociable.