The Marbles are at the Beach

The “Formule-billes” makes its return to Trouville beach

As passionate promoters of the world of marbles and their use, we at My-glassMarbles are excited to share with you an exciting event that took place recently.

June 17, 2023,

the first edition of the grand prix du Vivier de Formula Marbles was organized on the beach of Trouville-sur-Mer. According to the article by Marie-Madeleine Remoleur, published in the online newspaper Le Pays d'Auge, a 20-meter sand track hosted this discipline which consists of propelling a wooden marble with a flick of the finger, moving small carts. The event delighted parents and children.

Although this is the first edition of "Formula Marbles", the event is actually a return. Until 2000, for 10 years, the marble was queen in Trouville. Thierry Lacheray, co-organizer of the time alongside François Savary, remembers those races that were organized in the Congress Hall.

The inspiration for the relaunch of this event came from the childhood memories of Alexandre Daunis, the person responsible for the establishment of the Trouville baths. It’s a great demonstration of the nostalgic and playful power of marbles. The team is already planning the return of the "24 Hours of Formula Bille", an event which should return in 2024.

This nostalgic meeting of marble fans continues on Sunday June 18, 2023 with qualifying at 10 a.m. and the start of the race at 2 p.m. Registrations are still open with Alexandre Daunis. We encourage all our readers to take part in these events which celebrate the fascinating world of marbles.