France Pétanque Experiences
Petanque training stays in the South of France
Structured training sessions, participation in official French competitions
and cultural immersion in the South of France.
Stays designed to progress through direct contact with French pétanque.
Structured stays to progress and discover France
France Pétanque experiences are designed for Japanese pétanque players who wish to improve by facing real playing conditions in France.
Each one-week stay is based on a clear balance between:
- structured training sessions,
- participation in official French competitions,
- cultural and gastronomic immersion in the South of France.
The objective is simple:
play, face new challenges, improve, while discovering French culture in a well-organised and controlled environment.
Two types of stays, depending on the period
High season stays (May to September)
High season stays take place during the most active period of pétanque in France and include participation in four major competitions: Cannes, Nice, Valbonne and Monaco.
These stays allow participants to:
- play in high-level competitions,
- face very experienced players,
- experience the intensity of French pétanque during peak season.
They also include:
- structured training sessions,
- cultural visits and discovery time,
- full immersion in the South of France.
Standard price: ¥465,000 (tax included)
Opening special price
until end of February: ¥440,000 (tax included)
Low season stays (March and October)
Low season stays offer a calmer environment, ideal for focusing on training and technical improvement.
They include:
- in-depth training sessions,
- participation in local competitions,
- cultural visits and discovery time.
These stays allow for effective progress in more relaxed conditions, while benefiting from a more accessible price.
Price: 413,000 JPY (tax included)
A typical programme (1 week)
For reference, here are examples of upcoming dates and how a typical stay is organised.
Examples of upcoming dates
 | From 03/03/2026 to 10/03/2026 | First stay of the year |
| From 19/05/2026 to 26/05/2026 | Cannes International Tournament |
| From 02/06/2026 to 09/06/2026 | Nice National Tournament |
| From 09/06/2026 to 16/06/2026 | Nice Côte d’Azur International Tournament |
| From 04/08/2026 to 11/08/2026 | Valbonne Regional Tournament |
Example of a typical weekly schedule
Stays run from Tuesday to Tuesday.
- Tuesday: arrival and check-in
- Wednesday: training session / lunch at a club / cultural visits
- Thursday: discovery of the South of France
- Friday to Sunday: training sessions and competitions
- Monday: excursion and competition in Monaco
- Tuesday: departure
The exact programme may vary depending on the stay and the scheduled competitions.
Booking conditions
The prices mentioned above are expressed in Japanese yen, per person, for a one-week stay.
- 30% deposit at the time of booking
- Remaining balance to be paid 30 days before departure
We can also assist you with the organisation of airline tickets.
Included
- Accommodation in double rooms.
Single room available with an extra charge, - All meals during the stay (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Local transportation and airport transfers
- structured training sessions,
- registration fees for pétanque competitions,
- cultural activities included in the programme,
- On-site trilingual support throughout the entire stay (French, English and Japanese)
Not included
- airline tickets,
- drinks,
- personal expenses.
Private sessions
Would you like to organise a France Pétanque stay dedicated to your group?
Private sessions can be arranged, with a programme adapted to your sporting and cultural objectives.
Please contact us to discuss your project.
Group participation
France Pétanque also welcomes clubs and teams wishing to participate as a group.
Depending on the number of participants, specific conditions — including pricing arrangements — can be discussed and adapted accordingly.
For further details, please contact us.
Interested in joining?
To find out about upcoming dates and discuss your stay project,
we invite you to get in touch with us.