Billiards is much more than a simple bar game. Behind its tables and balls lies a rich and captivating history that goes back many centuries. Let's discover together the ancient origins of billiards, its evolution over time and the impact it has had on culture and society. Let's take a fascinating journey through the centuries, where elegance and strategy come together to create an iconic game.
Culture & History
Enter the rich and exciting world of table football and billiards, two iconic games that have been passed down through the generations. In this section, explore their origins, how they have evolved over time and the cultural traditions associated with them.
Find out how table football became a fixture in French cafés, homes and international competitions, and how billiards, with its many variants (French, American, English...), has become as much an art of the game as a design object.
We highlight the historic brands, surprising anecdotes, collectors' items and influences that have shaped the world of table football and billiards, between popular culture, innovation and intergenerational transmission.
Because these games are much more than entertainment: they are part of our heritage, our passion and our social ties.
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The history of billiardsRead more -
Foosball's historyRead moreTable football, also known as "football de table", is an entertainment game created in France at the beginning of the 20th century. Since its birth, it has become a widespread activity throughout the world and, in some regions, is considered a sport in its own right. The name "table football" became popular because of the small size of the players who looked like babies.
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Alternative table soccer: there's more to table soccer than football?Read moreDiscover table soccer like no other, which has stood the test of time. Basketball, field hockey or tennis...
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Is billiards a sport or not?Read moreHave you ever wondered whether billiards is a sport or just a bar game? If the answer is yes, don't worry, you are not alone. Many people ask themselves this question, and the answers can be varied. Some will say it's a sport, while others will think it's just a leisure activity. But what is it really? Young people playing pool with beer in hand Is it right to consider billiards as a bar game ? Billiards is often regarded as a simple "bar game", but this perception is actually...
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Telescopic or traversing: what table football bars have to say about your playing cultureRead moreWhen you're about to buy a table football table, a seemingly technical question often comes up: Telescopic or through bars?
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