A Portrait of Majestic France
15 Days | Bordeaux to Paris
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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.
Note: Designated suites provide triple-accommodation options. Adjoining staterooms are available; please inquire at the time of booking.
Stateroom categories vary by sailing year. Please select the correct sailing year for your departure.
Intimately scaled so it can dock in the heart of Paris, the S.S. Joie de Vivre has two Grand Suites, eight junior Suites and 54 staterooms, all with made-to-order Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, a menu of pillow options, and marble-lined bathrooms stocked with Asprey bath and body products.
This meticulously designed ship features enticing public areas and luxurious amenities, including a beautiful lounge filled with art and antiques, multiple dining venues and bars, a well-equipped fitness center and enclosed heated swimming pool, Serenity River Spa and a Deck de Montmartre with a life-sized checkerboard and comfortable seating, ideal for relaxing and savoring in the ever-changing views.
This ship has multiple deck plans depending on sailing year.
The S.S. Joie de Vivre, our brightly colored, chic, and sophisticated Super ShipTM vessel on the Seine, will completely immerse you in all things French before you ever set foot onshore. Ooh la la!
Relax and indulge your mind, body and soul at Club L'Esprit, our onboard spa and wellness center. Pamper yourself with an array of beauty and well-being treatments. Unwind with yoga. Work out in the resistance pool. Get your heart pumping in the onboard fitness center. Afterwards, refresh and recharge with a deliciously good-for-you smoothie at the L'Esprit Bar.
Experience the magic each evening as Club L’Esprit transforms into Claude’s, a vibrant bar and entertainment venue. Claude’s glitzy and glamorous atmosphere is the perfect place to listen to local music, enjoy signature cocktails, or view a classic French film on select nights in an intimate cinema.
Lovers of French food and wine can experience an exclusive epicurean event in our onboard show kitchen. Under the guidance of Uniworld’s talented chef, prepare an exquisite seven-course meal. Then relish your creation with wine pairings designed just for you by our Sommelier. Simply ask our Concierge to reserve your spot. Bon appetit!
The ship's very own Parisian-style sidewalk café serves classic French cuisine. Designed with windows that lower for an open-air ambiance, Le Bistrot is a très bon spot to savor wrap-around views of the Seine.
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