14 nights onboard S.S. Joie de Vivre

Grand France

Winners 2022 Best Luxury River Cruise Line
For Francophiles in love with the culture, history, cuisine, and romance of France, this grand voyage is a dream come true. Soak up the joie de vivre that makes France one of the most adored countries in the world. Experience France from north to south, sailing three rivers and embarking upon in-depth shore excursions. Walk through Monet’s beloved Giverny, seeing the enchanting grounds that he made famous; travel back in time and enjoy a Village day in charming Viviers; visit Lyon’s famous secret passageways, the Traboules; and have a chance to golf high above the cliffs of Étretat—one of the most spectacular courses in France. From the beaches of Normandy and the verve and romance of Paris to the sun-drenched vistas of Burgundy and Provence, this itinerary in France is truly sans pareil! Grand France is a combination of Paris & Normandy and Burgundy & Provence.
Leaving from: Arles
Cruise ship: S.S. Joie de Vivre
Visiting: Arles Arles Avignon Viviers
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld is one of the most luxurious river cruise lines in existence, operating a fleet of 13 unique, opulent and lavish six-star river ships.

The company was founded in 1976, becoming part of the Travel Corporation in 2004 – a group which also includes luxurious Red Carnation Hotel.

The cruise line operates on the waters of Europe, Arica and Asia, and each Uniworld ship is inspired by its destination.

128
Passengers
52
Crew
2017
Launched
125m
Length
11m
Width
10kts
Speed
4
Decks
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Cruise Itinerary
Days 1 - 2
Arles, France
Day 3
Avignon, France
Day 4
Viviers, France
Day 5
Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Day 6
Lyon, France
Day 7
Mâcon, France
Day 8
Lyon, France
Day 9
Vernon, France
Day 10
Rouen, France
Day 11
Caudebec-en-Caux, France
Day 12
Rouen, France
Day 13
Mantes-la-Jolie, France
Days 14 - 15
Paris, France
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Days 1 - 2
Arles, France
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Day 3
Avignon, France
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Day 4
Viviers, France
Tain-l'Hermitage, France image
Day 5
Tain-l'Hermitage, France
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Day 6
Lyon, France
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Day 7
Mâcon, France
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Day 8
Lyon, France
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Day 9
Vernon, France
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Day 10
Rouen, France
Caudebec-en-Caux, France image
Day 11
Caudebec-en-Caux, France
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Day 12
Rouen, France
Mantes-la-Jolie, France image
Day 13
Mantes-la-Jolie, France
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Days 14 - 15
Paris, France
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
S.S. Joie de Vivre

S.S. Joie de Vivre brings the “joy of living” to the rivers of France. Step aboard your floating pied-à-terre in France, featuring handcrafted furniture and fine antiques, original artwork, and signature accents inspired by 20th-century Parisian design from the Golden Twenties to the free-spirited Sixties, all blending seamlessly with modern conveniences.

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