Grand Seine & Bordeaux 2026 Connections

We have gathered these unique stories, recipes, interviews, and testimonials to enrich and inspire you before your journey with AmaWaterways. In anticipation of your upcoming river cruise, we hope you see how an unforgettable travel experience can truly be yours when sailing with us along the rivers of Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.

The Ancient Wine Traditions of Saint-Emilion
Nestled in the French countryside between Libourne and Castillon-la-Bataille, the small village of Saint-Émilion is a jewel of the Bordeaux wine region.Read more
Explore the Rich Past of Historic Rouen
Joan of Arc, Claude Monet, Roy Lichtenstein, Victor Hugo, J.M.W. Turner, the Hundred Years’ War and structures and architecture from the Middle Ages and Renaissance times.Read more
Biking Through Bordeaux
There are few things as quintessentially French as cycling through the French countryside.Read more
Icons of Art: Monet in Giverny
Imagine yourself a part of a Monet masterpiece as you step into his lovely gardens at Giverny.Read more
The Not-So-Quiet Storm on the Beaches of Normandy
On June 6, 1944 in the early morning hours, more than 156,000 Allied soldiers stormed the usually tranquil and serene beaches off the coast of Normandy.Read more
Bordeaux's Blaye Citadel
One of the greatest military engineers of all time, Sébastian Le Prestre de Vauban built the famed citadel of Blaye in the 17th century to protect Bordeaux.Read more

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All Aboard the Rovos Rail Safari
When wood-paneled coaches and world-class staff greeted adventurers ready to be whisked off on the safari of their dreams...
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Melodies of the Danube
A first-time river cruiser shares her experience on Melodies of the Danube
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Czech Out the Capital City of Prague
Prague -- the Czech Republic’s dazzling capital city, home to over a million people and with over 1,100 years of fascinating history to explore – is one of the most exciting European cities to visit.
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