<P> Pétanque ( French pronunciation : ​ ( petɑ̃k ) ; Occitan : petanca ( peˈtaŋkɔ ) ) is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet ( literally `` piglet '' ) or jack , while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground . The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel . It can be played in public areas in parks , or in dedicated facilities called boulodromes . Similar games are bocce , bowls and ( adapted to ice ) curling . </P>
<P> Pétanque ( French pronunciation : ​ ( petɑ̃k ) ; Occitan : petanca ( peˈtaŋkɔ ) ) is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet ( literally `` piglet '' ) or jack , while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground . The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel . It can be played in public areas in parks , or in dedicated facilities called boulodromes . Similar games are bocce , bowls and ( adapted to ice ) curling . </P>
pétanque popular in the south of france is also called
pétanque popular in the south of france is also called
boules
boules