NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ROYAL TENNIS AND BALL GAMES

© Musée National des Jeux de Paume

Address:

Hôtel de Ville
Grand Place 46A
7800 ATH
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Tel.:+32 (0) 475 47 40 19

Fax:+32 (0) 68 28 15 81

The Museum, in the heart of Ath, one of the cradles of the "balle pelote", is located in a wonderful place installed in the sumptuous cellars of the City Hall (17th century), accessible by lift. This permanent exhibition offers a fascinating trip in the universe of ball games. Their historic, sociological, ethnographical and economic aspects are abundantly illustrated by an educational trail and rich collections of old pieces and documents. The reconstruction of a tavern and the screening of films plunge the visitors in the cosy and impassioned atmosphere of the "balle pelote". Every visitor is offered a "galopin" (0,23 liter) of the museum beer, the "Gant d'Or".

Comment:

Open all year round on request by phone: +32 (0)475/47 40 19 - +32 (0)479/95 02 96 - +32 (0)472/57 56 28.

Extra information:

Children - 12 years: free of charge.

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