Portrait of Majestic France
15 DAYS FROM PARIS TO BORDEAUX
he quintessential voyage for gourmets, oenophiles and lovers of all things French
This picture-perfect journey blends your passion for the good life—art, culture and gastronomy—with a broad sweep of lovely French landscapes. Experience the romance of Paris and then sail the Seine to Normandy, discovering the gems of the region. Marvel at magnificent Rouen Cathedral, and tour the former smugglers’ harbor in Honfleur and follow in the footsteps of Monet at his beloved Giverny.
Travel to beautiful Bordeaux and delight in the countryside of southwest France. Explore Roman Saint-Émilion, with its astonishing Monolithic Church, and ancient Blaye, with its famous citadel. Journey through a land of noble wines, tasting the flavors of the regions as you go.
Enjoy the best France has to offer with Uniworld’s plethora of exclusive excursions (including an exclusive wine tasting of famous Médoc and Sauternes wines and an extraordinary evening tour of Bordeaux) as you cruise four rivers, visit bustling cities and charming towns and sample myriad culinary delights.
Who will enjoy this cruise
Gourmets, oenophiles and lovers of life’s finer things will savor this quintessential French voyage.
A Portrait of Majestic France is a combination of Paris & Normandy and Bordeaux, Vineyards & Châteaux.
Day To Day Itinerary
DAY 1: Paris (Embark)
DAY 2: La Roche-Guyon, Vernon (Giverny)
Choice of Exclusive guided “Let’s Go” bicycle ride to Giverny or Monet’s gardens at Giverny
DAY 3: Rouen
DAY 4: Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur or Étretat)
DAY 5: Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Choice of Utah and Omaha beaches with Sainte-Mère-Église or Juno Beach or Bayeux
DAY 6: Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)
DAY 7: Paris
DAY 8: Paris (Disembark), Transfer to Bordeaux via High-Speed TGV Train (Embark)
DAY 9: Cadillac
DAY 10: Cruising the Garonne River and Gironde Estuary, Pauillac
DAY 11: Blaye, Bourg-sur-Gironde, Cruising the Dordogne River, Libourne
DAY 12: Libourne (Saint-Émilion)
DAY 13: Libourne, Cruising the Garonne River, Bordeaux
DAY 14: Bordeaux
DAY 15: Bordeaux (Disembark)

All Inclusive Amenities

DINING
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 14 dinners
- 2 Captain’s Welcome and 2 Captain’s Farewell Receptions
- 2 Welcome and 2 Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

EXCURSIONS
- 12 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Go Active,” “Do as the Locals Do,” “Village Day” and “Gentle Walking” programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audioheadset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

ACCOMMODATIONS
- 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the magical S.S. Joie de Vivre and the breathtaking River Royale
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, high-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

EXPERIENCES
- 1 country: France
- 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Cultural enrichment, including 2 Signature Lectures
- Exclusive Connoisseur Collection and Generations Family Programme on select summer departures
- First class TGV train between Paris and Bordeaux
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
- All gratuities, both onboard and onshore