CELEBRATE WITH US!

Join us in celebrating Mary’s 60th birthday while touring Southern France’s Cote-d’Azur and Provence regions!

Tour dates

May 24 - Vallauris France

May 31 - Tourrettes-sur-Loup France

June 7 - Lacoste France

June 14 - Lourmarin France

June 21 - Gordes France

Venues

Vallauris La Bergerie Villa located close to Antibes, has amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea and is close to many wonderful villages.

Tourrettes-sur-Loup Le Neroli is a luxury, private villa with exceptional sea views, infinity pool, private tennis court and boules court.

Lacoste Mas de l’Olivier is a beautiful renovated farm house located between the provincial cities of Lacoste and Menerbes.

Lourmarin Lourmarin Vines is set alongside the vineyards of Lourmarin. The garden and lawn. are dotted with olive trees, and surround the pool and two terraces.

Gordes Le Senanque is a beautifully updated villa just a 10 minute walk to Gordes, the most beautiful village in Provence. Wonderful grounds and pool to relax in the countryside.

Getting here

Weeks 1 & 2 you can fly or take the train into Nice.

For weeks 3, 4 & 5 you can fly into Marseille or take the train into Avignon or Marseille.

For those arriving by private plane there is are smaller airports in Avignon and Monaco.

Car rentals are available at all airports and train stations.

What’s the plan?

  • Vallauris activities

    - Day trip to Monte Carlo
    - Picasso museum in Antibes
    - Beach day
    - Day trip to Cannes
    - Marche Forville (produce and antique)
    - Visit wineries

  • Tourrettes-sur-Loup activities

    - Day trip to Monte Carlo
    - Visit the market in Nice
    - Beach day
    - Visit musée Matisse
    - Trip to St Paul de Vence foundation maeght
    - Shop cours Saleya (photo op)

  • Lacoste activités

    - Wine tours

  • Lourmarin activities

    - Cooking class at villa with private chef
    - Winery tour in Rhone Valley
    - Visit lavender fields
    - Hike le colorado provençal
    - Guided tour of Chateau de Lourmarin
    - Local markets and Marche aux puces
    - Visit l’Isle sur la Sorgue

  • Gordes activities

    - Day trip to Avignon
    - Winery visits
    - Visit Abbaye Notre-Dame de Senanque

What are your ideas?

Meet your hosts

  • Mary Lostak

    BIRTHDAY GIRL

  • Mark Lostak

    TOUR ORGANIZER

Meet the Vallauris crew

  • Kelly Gaer

    LIFELONG FRIEND

  • Kristi Dallmeyer

    LIFELONG FRIEND

  • Elisa Conners

    HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND

  • Ellen Wild

    LIFELONG FRIEND

  • Barb Shaw

    LIFELONG FRIEND

  • Aloha Scott

    HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND

  • Chrissy Mahoney

    LIFELONG FRIEND

Meet the Tourrettes-sur-Loup crew

  • Alex Lostak

    ELDEST SON

  • Bradley Lostak

    YOUNGEST SON

  • Megan Lostak

    FAVORITE DAUGHTER IN LAW

  • Kelly Gaer

    BESTIE

  • Bill Gaer

    RECENT CHIEFS FAN

  • Payton Gaer

    ONE PERSON SHORTER THAN MARY

  • Andrew Ackerman

    PAYTON’S FIANCE

Meet the Lacoste crew

  • Alex Lostak

    OLDEST SON

  • Megan Lostak

    FAVORITE DAUGHTER IN LAW

  • Trudy Cox

    OLDEST SISTER

  • Ron Cox

    THE THINKER

  • Becky Head

    THE PROFESSOR

  • Rick Head

    BARTENDER?

Meet the Lourmarin crew

  • Lana Lance

    PINKY WINKIE

  • Cindy Cox

    PINKY WINKIE

  • Kelley Powers

    PINKY WINKIE

  • Elaine Davenport

    PINKY WINKIE

  • Felicia Baker

    PINKY WINKIE

  • Mary Soderstrom

    PINKY WINKIE

Meet the Gordes crew

  • Howard Marsh

    JAMES BOND

  • Claire Marsh

    VIENNA BESTIE

  • Ralph Yarusso

    FRANK

  • Stephanie Yarusso

    EARLY RISER

  • Jonathon Bauer

    FINALLY RETIRED

  • Liz Bauer

    TENNIS COACH

Tells us about Mary

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Things to do

  • Beach

    The fabulous beaches of Cote d’Azur await you and are within a short drive if you are attending during the tours first two weeks, and a bit longer drive if you are coming to the Provence shows.

    You don’t want to miss a walk along the water and take in a leisurely lunch at one of the many beachside cafes.

  • Wineries

    The region is famous for their wines and especially rose wine. Is there a better way to spend a lazy afternoon than touring a small winery and then settling down for a nice bottle of chilled wine, a baguette, and watching the world go by.

  • Markets

    Each of the tour stops is close to a quaint little town that has fresh markets for vegetables, meats, seafood, and of course cheese!

    Check out what these local merchants have to offer and prepare a picnic lunch or a special dinner at the villa.