Musée international de la boule de pétanque
Exhibition trail at OBUT in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château: the history of the petanque ball brand from 1955 to today.
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About the museum
At the OBUT site in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, where the brand’s balls are made, a scenographic trail covers the history of OBUT since 1955. It presents the executives, products, personalities and events that shaped the brand and the world of pétanque.
The trail can be visited independently in about a quarter of an hour. A game booklet is available for young visitors, and a restored OBUT estafette has been converted into play areas. A free audio guide in French and English, lasting about 30 minutes, is available at the shop reception.
The site also houses a shop, a restaurant, seven pétanque courts and three seminar rooms.
Highlights
- History of the OBUT brand from 1955 to today
- Restored OBUT estafette converted into play areas
- Free audio guide in French and English
- Game booklet for children
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours scénographique OBUT – Self-guided trail on the history of the OBUT brand since 1955, with an audio guide and a game booklet for children.
- Operated by
- OBUT
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free access to the exhibition trail; group rate for groups of 15 or more (amount not published). The pétanque courts cost €5 per person per hour, or are free for 2 hours when a table is booked at the restaurant.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 15 min |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
A game booklet for children is available at reception, the restored OBUT estafette has been converted into play zones, and there is a pétanque court reserved for children with wooden balls.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
The site is at 5 route du Cros, with views over the Forez plain and the Monts du Pilat. Coach parking available.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Restaurant Carré Pétanque OBUT (closed Sundays), bar and OBUT shop. Wi-Fi access is mentioned on tourist office information sheets.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Three seminar rooms for professional or private events.
Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes (FR, EN) |
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| Good to know | Self-guided trail of about 15 minutes. Free audio guides are available at the shop reception during opening hours; listening time about 30 minutes. |
