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Ultimate France

21 nights departing Sunday 12th Apr 2026

This triumvirate of France brings you the very best of each region—Paris and the Normandy coast in the north, vineyard-rich Bordeaux in the southwest, and the sun-drenched Mediterranean delights of Burgundy and Provence. You'll tour glamorous capital cities in leisure and style, explore ancient villages still unspoiled by modern life, and walk in the footsteps of famous artists such as Monet and Van Gogh. With Uniworld's extraordinary excursions, you'll visit the Palace of the Popes in Avignon, taste incomparable wines in Bordeaux, stroll the charming medieval lanes of Viviers, peruse a f...

Ultimate France is a combination of Paris & Normandy, Brilliant Bordeaux, and Burgundy & Provence.

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12th12AprApr202626Bordeaux, France, embark on the S.S. Joie de Vivre 
13th13AprApr202626Pauillac, France 
14th14AprApr202626Cadillac, France 
15th15AprApr202626Blaye, France 
16th16AprApr202626Libourne, France 
17th17AprApr202626Libourne, France 
18th18AprApr202626Bordeaux, France 
19th19AprApr202626Bordeaux, France 
20th20AprApr202626Vernon, France 
21st21AprApr202626Rouen, France 
22nd22AprApr202626Caudebec-en-Caux, France 
23rd23AprApr202626Rouen, France 
24th24AprApr202626Mantes-la-Jolie, France 
25th25AprApr202626Paris, France 
26th26AprApr202626Lyon, France 
27th27AprApr202626Lyon, France 
28th28AprApr202626Mâcon, France 
29th29AprApr202626Tain-l'Hermitage, France 
30th30AprApr202626Viviers, France 
1st01MayMay202626Avignon, France 
2nd02MayMay202626Arles, France 
3rd03MayMay202626Arles, France, disembark the S.S. Joie de Vivre 
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Launch Year
2017
S.S. Joie de Vivre
Capacity
128
Cabins
64
Accessible
0
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21 nights cruising on the Rhone, Saone
Return airport transfers
All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages included
Gratuities Included
Choice of shore excursions in every port
Exclusive special events
Speciality restaurants included
Bikes for passenger use
In-room mini bar
Free Wi-Fi included
Room Service (category dependant)
Self-service laundry
Butler Service (category dependant)
Port Taxes and Fees
ABTA and ATOL Protection*
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Date
12th Apr 2026
Nts
21
 
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Holiday Code: 307616
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12th Apr 2026
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21
 
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Holiday Code: 307616
Date
12th Apr 2026
Nts
21
 
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Holiday Code: 307616
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