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21-Night Trip on S.S. Joie de Vivre

Ultimate France (2025)

Cruise, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht

Bordeaux to Arles

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Ultimate France (2025)
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 farmers market in Southern France, and take a scenic bike ride through Lyon before seeing the city spectacularly illuminated at night. All the while, savor the renowned wines and cooking traditions that have made French cuisine the most revered in the world. Ultimate France is a combination of Paris & Normandy, Brilliant Bordeaux, and Burgundy & Provence.
21 Nights Starting At
August 03, 2025 through August 24, 2025
Book by:
July 31, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: French Balcony
Inside Outside Balcony Suite
N/A N/A $18,999.00
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
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Inside Outside
N/A N/A
Balcony Suite
$18,999.00
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
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More Pricing Information
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Inside Outside Balcony Suite

21 Nights from $18,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: French Balcony
July 31, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: French Balcony
N/A
N/A
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
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21 Nights from $14,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: Classic
May 22, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: Classic
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
N/A

21 Nights from $14,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: Classic
June 05, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: Classic
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
N/A

21 Nights from $14,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: Classic
June 19, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: Classic
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
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21 Nights from $18,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: French Balcony
July 03, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: French Balcony
N/A
N/A
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
$36,399.00
USD
Cat: GRAND SUITE
$1,733.29 per night

21 Nights from $18,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: French Balcony
August 14, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: French Balcony
N/A
N/A
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
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21 Nights from $14,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: Classic
August 28, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: Classic
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
N/A

21 Nights from $14,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: Classic
September 11, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: Classic
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
N/A
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21 Nights from $14,999.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: Classic
September 25, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: Classic
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
N/A

21 Nights from $12,699.00 (USD) Per Person
Cat: Classic
October 09, 2025 11:59 PM
Cat: Classic
N/A
$12,699.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$604.71 per night
$16,799.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$799.95 per night
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Inside
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Outside
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
N/A
N/A
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$14,999.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$714.24 per night
$12,699.00
USD
Cat: CLASSIC
$604.71 per night
Balcony
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
N/A
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
N/A
$18,999.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$904.71 per night
$16,799.00
USD
Cat: FRENCH BALCONY
$799.95 per night
Suite
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$36,399.00
USD
Cat: GRAND SUITE
$1,733.29 per night
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

About S.S. Joie de Vivre

Ship Overview
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.

Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Netherlands
Year Entered Service
2017
Total Capacity
128
Crew Size
54
Suites
10
Pools
1
Laundromats
Number of Decks
3
Deck Plan Details
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Cabin Categories
FRENCH BALCONY French Balcony $18,999.00 USD
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Ship Overview
Ship Overview
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.

Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Netherlands
Year Entered Service
2017
Total Capacity
128
Crew Size
54
Suites
10
Pools
1
Laundromats
Number of Decks
3
Deck Plan Details
Ship small image
Cabin Categories
FRENCH BALCONY French Balcony $18,999.00 USD
Symbol Legend
Legend Image for Connecting Staterooms Connecting Staterooms
Legend Image for Elevator Elevator
Legend Image for Triple Accommodation Available Triple Accommodation Available
Deck plans are not yet available
About Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises logo

Uniworld—the world’s best and most awarded luxury river cruise line—offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, Asia and Peru. Our fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 120 guests, one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality and the highest degree of all-inclusive benefits on the rivers.

The Highest Standards in Luxury River Cruising

In 2004, Uniworld was acquired by The Travel Corporation (TTC), a highly successful international travel group founded by Stanley Tollman. TTC has 40 top brands, including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels, a renowned collection of four- and five-star luxury properties.

Combining the tour planning and hotel management expertise of TTC’s sister companies with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created an entirely new category of luxury river cruising. Together, we’ve made major investments in our ships, crew, and staff, with an eye towards providing guests with all the elements of an unforgettable experience: Outstanding Service; The Most All-Inclusive Amenities; One-of-a-Kind Ships; Carefully Curated Experiences; Culinary Excellence; Wellness and a Commitment to Sustainability.

The Boutique Experience, Onboard & Onshore

The guiding visionary behind our boutique philosophy is Beatrice “Bea” Tollman, founder of Red Carnation Hotels. Bea was named Hotelier of the Year at the European Hospitality Awards in 2012 and was inducted into The British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame in 2019.

Bea and her creative team amplify the definition of boutique luxury with every new and updated ship. Our river cruises allow guests to travel from one exciting destination to the next aboard a stylish floating hotel with chic lounges, panoramic restaurants, sumptuous cuisine, exquisite antiques, original art and luxurious riverview staterooms and suites. Meticulous attention to detail is readily apparent on every company-designed ship, including Uniworld’s 10 stunning Super Ships—the S.S. AntoinetteS.S. Beatrice, and S.S. Maria Theresa in Central Europe; the S.S. CatherineS.S. Joie de Vivre and S.S. Bon Voyage in France; the S.S. La Venezia in Italy; the S.S. São Gabriel in Portugal; the S.S. Sphinx in Egypt and the Mekong Jewel in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Gracious and Attentive Service

Uniworld takes pride in its long-lasting relationships with guests, for whom there is “No request too large, no detail too small.” Uniworld employs a dedicated crew, professionally trained to the highest standards of service, so guests never have to worry about being well taken care of during their journeys.


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About Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld—the world’s best and most awarded luxury river cruise line—offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, Asia and Peru. Our fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 120 guests, one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality and the highest degree of all-inclusive benefits on the rivers.

The Highest Standards in Luxury River Cruising

In 2004, Uniworld was acquired by The Travel Corporation (TTC), a highly successful international travel group founded by Stanley Tollman. TTC has 40 top brands, including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels, a renowned collection of four- and five-star luxury properties.

Combining the tour planning and hotel management expertise of TTC’s sister companies with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created an entirely new category of luxury river cruising. Together, we’ve made major investments in our ships, crew, and staff, with an eye towards providing guests with all the elements of an unforgettable experience: Outstanding Service; The Most All-Inclusive Amenities; One-of-a-Kind Ships; Carefully Curated Experiences; Culinary Excellence; Wellness and a Commitment to Sustainability.

The Boutique Experience, Onboard & Onshore

The guiding visionary behind our boutique philosophy is Beatrice “Bea” Tollman, founder of Red Carnation Hotels. Bea was named Hotelier of the Year at the European Hospitality Awards in 2012 and was inducted into The British Travel & Hospitality Hall of Fame in 2019.

Bea and her creative team amplify the definition of boutique luxury with every new and updated ship. Our river cruises allow guests to travel from one exciting destination to the next aboard a stylish floating hotel with chic lounges, panoramic restaurants, sumptuous cuisine, exquisite antiques, original art and luxurious riverview staterooms and suites. Meticulous attention to detail is readily apparent on every company-designed ship, including Uniworld’s 10 stunning Super Ships—the S.S. AntoinetteS.S. Beatrice, and S.S. Maria Theresa in Central Europe; the S.S. CatherineS.S. Joie de Vivre and S.S. Bon Voyage in France; the S.S. La Venezia in Italy; the S.S. São Gabriel in Portugal; the S.S. Sphinx in Egypt and the Mekong Jewel in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Gracious and Attentive Service

Uniworld takes pride in its long-lasting relationships with guests, for whom there is “No request too large, no detail too small.” Uniworld employs a dedicated crew, professionally trained to the highest standards of service, so guests never have to worry about being well taken care of during their journeys.


Read More

Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.