Boule

Weaving through the Parisian parks are gravel/sand pathways and courtyards, which make running a little difficult, but they provide the perfect location for “Boule Lyonnaise.” Boule is the French version of Bocce, which is the Italian version of American bowling. If you’ve spent some time with my family at the lake, you know that Bocce is a social, fun sport with a hint of hardcore competition and a keen sense of ball positioning. As the sun set later and later and the days grew warmer, more and more Parisian Papas lined up along the gravel to play Boule. I would see tons lively games going on in every park. One night after work, I spotted a group of young business men gathered in the Tuileries, stripped of their jackets, with one hand full of beer and the other hand grasping the Boule ball. Seems like a nice way to unwind…