Bordeaux 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.

Experience these inaugural AmaWaterways journeys in 2025Read more
Discover fascinating destinations from a different perspective.Read more
From winery to river to altar: an AmaWaterways love story.Read more
Authentic Basque chicken is made with a pepper as elite as French Champagne.Read more
“Basque” in the culture of Northern Spain on our 4-night land package in Bilbao and San Sebastian.Read more
Basque country is known for its tomatoes and peppers—and nowhere are they showcased more than within a traditional pipérade.Read more
This subtly refined cold tomato soup is our chef’s interpretation of gazpacho – Bordeaux-style. It’s the perfect first course on a hot summer night.Read more
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
You can serve it as an appetizer or make it the star of the meal.Read more
Imagine toasting to the good life aboard an AmaWaterways river cruiseRead more
There are few things as quintessentially French as cycling through the French countryside.Read more

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Immerse yourself in the highlights of Colombia along this magnificent river.
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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.
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Find out why one guest loves our signature twin-balcony staterooms.
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