Petanque

This game is basically the French version of lawn bowling or bocce ball and is mainly popular in France. You can play it for fun at social gatherings or if you are more serious about it you can join a club. It's popular with men and women of all ages as it's quite simple to play. You play in teams and try to roll the balls closest to the target ball. It's an inexpensive game to master as you only need a set of balls, a bag or case to carry them, adequate clothing and a good pair of shoes.