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Not far from the Matisse Museum in Nice, France, these men were enjoying a game of the
very popular Boules, a collective name for games played with metal balls.
Two of the most played boule games are pétanque and boule lyonnaise. The aim of the
game is to get large, heavy balls as close to the elusive ‘jack’ (i.e. ‘boobaloo’) as you can.
in any open space in villages and towns. It is also similar to ‘bocce’ and ‘bowls’.
Source : Wikipedia.
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Yes, I’ve seen that game on telly. A sort of grown-up version of marbles. I have two large beer glasses full of marbles on my mantle cos I like the look of them. People never really grow up ya know… they just pretend they do.
And later in life when one’s “working days” are over, one has the time to become “young” again and to relax and enjoy life (^_^)
– Trish Meyer
A good shot Trish.
Thank you Al !
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Great shot Trish!
Kerry, thank you !
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Great title and capture Trish
Thank you Andrea !
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Wonderful candid capture!
Gena, thanks so much for your comments and fave !
There were several groups in the area, all obviously enjoying themselves.
– Trish Meyer
Its great to see what is popular in other countries.
Thanks Eve, they love this game !
– Trish Meyer
Are they playing bocce ball? I love that game! I have been beating Carl at it all summer!! But don’t tell anyone!
Boules is very similar to Bocce.
– Trish Meyer
Superb, this brings back memories of sitting in a pavement cafe in the Loire watching the men play Pétanque on the village green …
Tom, thanks so much for your wonderful comments and fave !
I’m glad it brought you happy memories :)
– Trish Meyer
bocce ball?
fantastic image
Very similar … thanks !
– Trish Meyer
Nice shot Trish. Great job.
It was lovely to see the locals, quite oblivious to tourists coming and going, intent on their game.
Thanks for your comments and fave Brenda !
– Trish Meyer