Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Boules
Don't be surprised to see groups of earnest Parisians playing
boules
(France's most popular
traditional game, similar to lawn bowls) in the Jardin du Luxembourg and other parks and
squares with suitably flat, shady patches of gravel. The Arènes de Lutèce
boulodrome
in a
2nd-century Roman amphitheatre in the Latin Quarter is a fabulous spot to absorb the scene.
There are usually places to play at Paris Plages.
NEED TO KNOW
Where Can I Find...
The best single source of information on participatory sports in Paris can be found on-
line at the city hall's website (
www.paris.fr
). Follow the
Practiquer un sport
link in the
Paris Loisirs
menu for info on everything from skating and badminton to stadiums and
equipment rental.
Mairies
(town halls) in every
arrondissement
also have information on
sports in their own patch. For an abbreviated version in English, head to
ht-
tp://en.parisinfo.com
and follow the
Well Being
link in the
Practical Paris
menu.
Tickets
Tickets for big events can generally be purchased through the venue's website. In most
cases you'll need to reserve well in advance, so this is best done before you leave for
Paris. If you want to try your luck, head to the box office at the nearest Fnac store
(
www.fnac.com
,
follow the
Magasins
link to locate a branch near you), which should
have a schedule of upcoming events.
