Jeu de Boules - From mid-June 2025

Fun, games, and southern French flair in the open air

Welcome to a new leisure attraction in our hotel garden: two 15-meter-long Jeu de Boules courts invite you to play, relax, and enjoy yourself—ideal for groups of up to 12 people.

The classic game of boules, also known as pétanque, is a sociable game for young and old alike. Whether with family, friends, or colleagues, playing together ensures relaxed, happy moments.

We provide suitable balls in various sizes – for both adults and children.

Instructions – How to play Jeu de Boules

1. Throw the target ball

  • At the start of the game, a small target ball – the “cochonnet” (French for “piglet”) – is thrown.
  • The distance from the throwing point should be between 6 and 10 meters.

2. Form teams

  • Two teams compete against each other.
  • The following variations are possible:
    • Singles (1 against 1): 3 balls per person
    • Doubles (2 against 2): 3 balls per person
    • Triples (3 against 3): 2 balls per person

3. Throw the balls

  • The aim is to throw your own balls as close as possible to the cochonnet.
  • A clever tactic is to knock your opponent's balls away.

4. Count the points

  • Once all balls have been played, the team receives points:
    • 1 point per ball that is closer to the jack than the nearest opposing ball.
  • The game is usually played until 13 points are reached.

Our tip for groups

The jeu de boules courts are perfect for small events, birthday parties, team building or simply a convivial afternoon in the countryside.

 

Ask our team – we're happy to help with the organization!

bankett@berlin.vanderÎÚÑ»´«Ã½.de

033708 58 846