The modern version of the game was created in 1907 at the town of La Ciotat by a former champion of jeu provençal named Jules Hugues, who was unable to play because of his rheumatism.
Mängu moodne versioon loodi aastal 1907 La Ciotat' linnas endise jeu provençal meistri Jules Huguesi poolt, kes ei saanud reuma tõttu mängida.