Enter the circle and try out boule de fort. This unusual game is an official part of the intangible cultural heritage of Anjou. The principle is the same as that of pétanque, but the shapes of the balls and relief of the terrain make things more complex. That’s because the unbalanced wooden balls are rimmed with iron, and the game is played on a concave track! La Bonne Alliance was founded in the village of Bouchemaine in 1868. Today, the club is open to the general public to share this heritage.

For more information, please consult labonnealliance49.com.

A 20-minute drive from Hotel Mercure Angers Centre Congrés.

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