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"The proof that God is a friend to boules players

is that the leaves on the plane trees are proportionate to the strength of the sun."

Marcel Pagnol

2026

Allegations of match-fixing and fraudulent sports betting.

3 JULY

 

A nine-month investigation conducted by the Central Racing and Gaming Authority (SCCJ) under the authority of the Toulon Public Prosecutor’s Office, following a tip-off from the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), led to the arrest of nine people in various parts of the country on 30 June 2026. “The three players from the losing team, as well as the bettors and intermediaries” were therefore prosecuted, “all of whom denied the allegations” whilst in police custody, adds Raphaël Balland.

According to details of the investigation revealed by *Le Parisien* and confirmed by *France Info*, around 80 per cent of the sums bet online – amounting to nearly 3,000 euros – were placed on the defeat of the favourites, the “France 2 Rocher” trio, of which Dylan Rocher is a member, against the local team, Levallois Sporting Club.

DEADLY DISPUTE !

17 JUNE 2026

 

A 68-year-old pétanque player has died after allegedly being hit with a metal boule during a dispute with a rival team in the French Atlantic resort of Mimizan.

The man was reportedly struck after an argument broke out between one team who regularly play on the beach and another who play in town.

The dispute started when the beach group asked to play in town while in search of shade during a heatwave, witnesses told local media.

An 81-year-old has been arrested and is being held in custody, according to the Mont-de-Marsan prosecutor's office.

BEACH BOULE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 
MAY 9, 2026

 

Official Press Release from the FFBP
(French Beach Boule Federation) and the Club de La Boule Mouzonnaise (Ardennes).

“Dear friends of off-target shots and rough estimates, get your sunglasses ready, dust off your colorful boules, and above all, leave your seriousness at the door! On May 9, 2026, the peaceful and charming town of Mouzon, in the Ardennes, will transform into a completely new destination: Mouzon Plage, the world capital of boules fun.”

 

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2025

News

 

The French Federation of Pétanque and Provençal Games has announced the names of the players selected for the French national team for the 2026 season.

Source

SportMag,

December 17, 2025

News

 

PCV Épinal secured its place in the round of 32 of the French Cup, confirming its status as the leading team in the Vosges region in this discipline. The team qualified against Montier-en-Der, driven by a close-knit group and a dynamic spirit that the club fully embraces.

Source 

La Montagne

Le 9 décembre 2025

News

 

"In a press release, the French Petanque Federation has just announced 

the arrival of Philippe Quintais as Sports Director of the French Senior Women's Team."

December 1, 2025

 

Actualités

 

“The pupils at Azy are learning to play pétanque during two weekly practice sessions over a period of eight weeks. This activity is an educational tool for children aged 5 to 6. ”It teaches values, motor skills, social skills, and equal opportunities, and requires concentration, self-control, emotional control, and patience. It's a sport that teaches you how to lose and respect your teammates. It's also an exercise that teaches you how to count and draw," explains their teacher, Ms. Brouet.

Source 

Le Berry Républicain

November 28, 2025

 

News

 

“We have 338 more licensees”:

In Normandy, pétanque is still experiencing an increase in the number of licensees. 

"Normandy now has a total of 10,354 licensees

said Marcel Lemallier

during the presentation of the moral report.

Source

Ouest France

November 27, 2025

News

Provence: “Loni,” the young star of pétanque, interviewed by BFM TV.

 

 

News

"This year, our club aims to be open to everyone, beginners and experienced players alike, young and old. The idea is that everyone finds their place, that we progress together, and that we have a good time together, whether in training or in competitions. “This is the policy of the new team at the Chauffailles pétanque club, which was presented on Saturday, November 22, at the Secours Catholique hall.”

Source

Le Journal de Saône et Loire

(November 25, 2025)

 

Actualités


On Saturday, November 22, the Lépic Abesses pétanque club (300 members), deprived of its grounds by the Paris City Council, organized a fair to raise funds and exert influence in the upcoming municipal elections.

“No one loves pétanque as much as I do... I don't play for fun. Pétanque is serious business! I love big games with top players, where every ball counts. It's not the atmosphere I'm after, it's the sport!”

 

Henri Salvador

 

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DUMAY Olivier Victor Marius

News

 

“Scheduled for February 13-15, 2026, the French Petanque Club Cup's Grand 8 will be held at the Douaisis boules court.”

 

Source: SportMag

November 21, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

News

 

Les Martres-de-Veyre. Pétanque:

Three French Triple F3-F4 champions in the spotlight.

 

The 2025-2026 season looks very promising. The arrival of Mylène Pomares has enabled Julie Gruet to create a women's double N F2 team. They have already played four of the ten scheduled stages and are ranked 6th out of 57 teams competing in France.

 

Source: “La Montagne”

November 19, 2025

 

 

 

Citation

“If you knew how to play boules, how happy you would be.”

 

Fernand Sardou

 

 

 

 

 

"Making a hole in pétanque

can cause more turbulence on the field than an air pocket in an airplane."

 

Stéphane Theri

 

 

 

 

News

 

"On May 29 and 30, 2026,

the town of Bormes-les-Mimosas, where Michel Sardou lives, is organizing a pétanque tournament in honor of his father."

 

Source: Var Matin

November 19, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

News

“My phone won't stop ringing.”

Matteo Capparelli, Stevy, and Steven Winstersheim caused a sensation this weekend at the National d'Orléans. The trio from Saint-Amand-Montrond defeated the team led by Dylan Rocher, France's No. 1 player.

 

Source

La République du Centre

November 18, 2025