Because who says summer says South and who says South says pétanque, we had to organize a competition made in Bandol in due form... Discover without further delay the summer event, organized in partnership with Bandol merchants : the Office Pétanque.
Become the Bandol Pétanque Champion
From now on, on Wednesday summer evenings in Bandol, it's pétanque! In teams of 3, impose your style and come and challenge amateur players, locals and vacationers on the bowling green. Whether you are a shooter or a pointer, a diamond enthusiast or more of a quiet force, the important thing is to come have a good time together enjoying the freshness of summer evenings.
The prize for the most talented among you: the title of pétanque champion, but also and above all, piles of gifts offered by participating Bandol merchants. To whet your appetite, here's what they have in store for you...
Gifts from partner merchants in 2025
This year again, Bandol's shops are showing that they know how to welcome the city's holidaymakers! Non-exhaustive list nice prizes that will be awarded to the winners competitions this summer 2025:
- cruises with Atlantis to admire the dolphins, the coves and the sunset on the sea…
- 8 vouchers of €50 offered by the grocery store at the end of the quay, Spar.
- 8 gift vouchers of €30 to be used at the optician Optical 2000.
- 8 vouchers of €25 to treat yourself at Jade sushi.
- Not 1, not even 2, but 18 bottles of wine offered by theBandol wine cellar.
- 1 gift voucher of €100 generously offered by the store The Insolent.
- Breakfasts, cocktails and even snacks prepared by Auberge du Port.
- Not less than 8 pizza simmered by Piazza Pizza.
- 1 gift worth €50 at Velveteen.
- 4 gift vouchers worth €10 offered by the Southwest grocery store, The Michel House.
- 1 gift voucher of €30, 1/2 rosette and 1 butcher's knife Tanzilli House.
- 1 facial care at the institute The Powder Box.
- Drinks to sip on the terrace of the Narwhal.
- Bottles of AOC Bandol rosé offered by L'Atelier du Goût.
- Many Jewelry offered by the store Influence.
- 8 candles from the decoration store Aristide House.
- Good well-being for men and women offered by Linda & Yvan Prestige Hairdressing.
- 3 bottles of wine and 3 caps from Milie real estate agency.
- 3 mugs in the colors of Bandol offered by the store Val NJ Creations.
- 1 flat stone and 1 natural stone bracelet, both offered by Vimagic Workshops.
- 1 delicious Tropézienne pie made At Ulysses' bakery.
- Subscriptions to be used at the Library for All.
- Delicious homemade ice cream scoops to be enjoyed at Ness Pastry.
- 2 gift vouchers of €10 to be used in the store Anita.
- T-shirts with local prints offered by Vilandria.
- Beautiful bottles of wine offered by the Becfigue House.
- Perfumes to the intoxicating notes of Scented counter.
- 1 voucher worth €20 to be used at the thrift store K-Concept Store.
- chocolate petanque balls (yes, yes) made by Creacao.
- Games offered by the bakery Banette Fiant.
- 2 gift boxes to be used at the bar of theIle Rousse Thalazur 5* Hotel.
- Glasses of AOC Bandol wine offered during aperitifs at At Clair de la Vigne.
- Discount vouchers to be used at In the Light of the Vineyard, Cellar Side.
- 2 lunchtime menus to enjoy at La Caravelle restaurant.
- Not less than 10 parts au Bandol Bowling.
- Children's clothing offered by the store Benjamin.
Would you like to sign up for the office's pétanque?
Useful information :
- Competition dates: every Wednesday, from July 9 to August 27 (except August 20).
- Hours: 19 a.m. to 23 p.m.
- Location: bowling green next to the Tourist Office.
- Price: €1 per person. Please have some change ready.
inscriptions:
- The same day from approximately 18 p.m. to 18:45 p.m., face-to-face, in front of the Tourist Office. No registrations by email or telephone will be accepted.
- Conditions of participation: competition open to all ages (at least one accompanying adult per team), full teams (3 people) will have priority.
- The winners of a Pétanque de l'Office will only be able to play again once during the summer, namely on August 27, for the last evening (All Stars).
NO REGISTRATION BY EMAIL OR PHONE WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.
Course of the competition:
- Tournament starts at 19 p.m..
- 4 games of 45 minutes will be launched throughout the evening (19:15 p.m., 20:15 p.m., 21:15 p.m. and 22:15 p.m.). Each game ends either when a team reaches 13 points or when the timer runs out. All registered participants will play all 4 games.
- A ranking will be made based on the number of games won and the number of points (differential).
- The 4 best teams will be rewarded. In the event of a tie, a decisive game will be launched.
