Who says summer arrives, says... unlimited games of pétanque! And good news for fans of this (real) sport adored by the French: after a successful first edition in Bordeaux, the second edition of Pétanque Days arrives in Toulouse from September 13 to 15, 2024. So, ready to shoot or point during this event that is both festive and sportyorganized in a very trendy place in the city center?
Pétanque Days arrives for the first time in Toulouse
It is a unique event, launched in 2023 by the AESC association (Association Événements Sport et Culture), which combines amateur pétanque competition and festivities summer: after the success in Bordeaux, Pétanque Days returns for a second edition in Toulouse. For bowls lovers (or real pros), come to the Alain Savary esplanade from September 13 to 15, 2024. The opportunity to spend a friendly moment and a weekend unforgettable endbetween friends or family.
Organized in partnership with the tavern La Pétanque des Copains (facing the Jardin des Plantes), belonging to Antoine Dupont and Cyril Baille, this new season in the center of the Pink City promises to be memorable. So much so that she expects between 8,000 and 10,000 participants!
The meeting essential for pétanque lovers
This festival-style pétanque tournament mixing sport and culture is 100% open to amateurs (licensed players are also welcome!). This feature allows everyone, casual players or jack enthusiasts, to participate in a competitive setting, but above all fun, caring and good-natured. For two days, 160 triplets will compete with two boules each, i.e. 480 participants, men and women, of all levels, spread over 40 courts prepared for the occasion.
< blockquote>> Remember to reserve your place and register your team of 3.
While waiting to attend this unique event in Toulouse, get in the mood with last year's aftermovie:
A festive village open to all
Throughout the weekend, the Pétanque Days will also offer a raffle with numerous prizes to be won for participants, spectators and other curious people who come to support the bowlers.
And because pétanque is above all a relaxing and vacation activity (we're not going to lie!) which requires for comfort after exercise, food trucks will be installed on the paths. As for the evenings on Friday and Saturday, they will come alive to the rhythm of the music, transforming the 3,000 m2 venue into a large open-air dancefloor until midnight.
Finally happiness is not that far away: sunshine (normally), a good cold drink and a snack, a game of pétanque with friends... All in a crazy atmosphere and in a unique setting in Toulouse!
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