If there’s one country in Europe that’s made for cruising, it’s got to be France. This is a country that blends gorgeous vistas and quaint towns in combinations so well that artists flock here from near and far.
And if France is the landscape, Uniworld is the paintbrush, taking guests through this beautiful country on its fleet of luxury cruise ships.
If you’re thinking of cruising France with Uniworld next year, this is what you’ve got to know.
1. There are 8 exciting French itineraries in 2017
Several major waterways wind their way through France (such as the Seine and Rhone), making the country an excellent destination for a cruise holiday. In 2017, Uniworld will be running eight all-inclusive itineraries based on different themes all throughout the country, visiting key cities and regions such as Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Normandy and Avignon.
These itineraries run from just over a week to 22 days, giving guests the option of how much time they’d like to spend sailing in absolute comfort and style onboard Uniworld’s world-class ships.
2. There’s a new Super Ship: the S.S. Joie de Vivre
Uniworld’s newest ship, the S.S. Joie de Vivre, will be sailing on the Seine in 2017 on the 8-day Paris & Normandy itinerary, which takes in medieval towns, gorgeous countryside, beautiful beaches and the option to visit either Versailles – the former home of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette – or Château de Malmaison, the former residence of Napoleon’s first empress, Josephine.
The S.S. Joie de Vivre has been designed to the reflect the French “joy of living” philosophy and their profound appreciation for food, wine, art and music. This new state-of-the-art ship will feature French inspired handcrafted furniture with rich fabrics, antiques, art, gilded and wrought-iron accents will blend in perfect harmony with modern-day conveniences.
3. And a new itinerary: Paris & Impressions of the Seine
Sailing into 2017 is the new ‘Paris & Impressions of the Seine‘ cruise, a 10-day itinerary from Paris to Paris that takes guests along the Seine and through quaint towns (including Le Havre, the birthplace of Impressionism) to discover for themselves how the historic waterway inspired so many great artists.
Visits to the town of Auvers-sur-Oise, which is where Van Gogh lived out his final months, and Rouen, which is the where the Gothic cathedral immortalised by Monet is located, are included in the itinerary, as is a stroll around Montmartre in Paris – once the home of Matisse and Picasso.
4. You can now golf on your cruise
Play a few rounds of golf in some of the most spectacular golf courses in the world whilst cruising through Normandy with Uniworld on the 8-day Paris & Normandy itinerary.
As part of its exclusive Go Active program, guests can tee-off at Rouen’s Mont-Saint-Aignan, or play a round at the dramatic Sainte-Mère-Église in Étretat. Spread out on a cliff top overlooking the sea, this is one golf course you won’t be forgetting in a hurry!
5. Uniworld’s new Our Best Offer Ever promo
Just hot off the press, Uniworld’s Our Best Offer Ever promotional campaign on select 2017 voyages departing in Europe and Russia, with members of the River Heritage Club, Uniworld’s loyalty program, will also receive double their regular cruise benefit on bookings made before 31 December 2016.
The promotion celebrates Uniworld’s new ships and itineraries, and will offer new guests even greater value many of Uniworld’s most popular itineraries.
What are you most excited about experiencing with Uniworld in 2017?
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