The French game of pétanque, an institution in Provence

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In the southern French region of Provence, pétanque is an institution - and nowhere more so than in Marseille. In the shadow of the city's basilica, the game is taught and loved from an early age. Played with family or friends, from Marseille to Cassis, it’s a convivial sport and a common sight around the region. FRANCE 24 takes you to discover the game of pétanque.
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lmao any one else having to watch this in online learing

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HOW?

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lol it has 25k views and 5 comments, every view is 1 different bored french class

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La Provence : Le soleil, la pétanque, et le Pastis 😊

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I’m in French class so boring

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Pétanque is not boring you're boring

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Awesome! I hope the tradition continues! France has a hard road ahead of them especially in retaining their people and culture

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not really

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@@Uchiha507 you must not be paying attention

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@@richardlucascronley5128 I live in France mate lol

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@@Uchiha507 people live in the states too and are oblivious to what's happening around them. Just because you live somewhere doesn't mean you're observant and/or aware of what changes are taking place.

[@Uchiha507]

@@richardlucascronley5128 right right, yet i think someone who lives in France knows better than some yank across the ocean. i don't pretend to know about american affairs, especially when it comes to their "people and culture"

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Four generations of making blue balls! Maybe it's time to let the guys win some, huh?