Join us for a journey into French culture...

The Alliance Française de Leeds offers a range of clubs and events focused on French language and culture so that you can increase your knowledge about French cinema, literature, lifestyle, landscapes, society, humour, cuisine... and so much more! These events are open to both French and/or English speakers!

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Concours de pétanque

Saturday 12th September, from 12pm

Kirkstall Abbey Park, just adjacent to the Vesper Gate pub

Entry : £5 for members / £8 for non-members

🇫🇷🎯 Have you ever played pétanque? Come and give it a go! 🇫🇷

Pétanque is a classic French outdoor game where you throw metal balls (boules) as close as possible to a small target ball (le cochonet). It’s easy to learn, fun to play, and perfect for a relaxed afternoon with friends! ☀️

Join us with the Leeds pétanque club on Saturday 12th September for our pétanque tournament — no experience needed!

🕛 from 12:00pm – Arrive, enjoy some nibbles & Ricard, and learn how to play
👥 12:45pm – Teams allocated
🎯 1:00pm – Tournament begins

🏆 3 rounds of games
🥇 Prize for the winning team!
📍 Kirkstall Abbey Park, just adjacent to the Vesper Gate pub
💷 £5 for members | £8 for non-members

Come along, learn a little French culture, meet new people and discover why the French love pétanque! 🇫🇷

À vos boules! 🎯