Taste of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise) 2024 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.

A Bordeaux Proposal
From winery to river to altar: an AmaWaterways love story.Read more
Poulet Basquaise Recipe
Authentic Basque chicken is made with a pepper as elite as French Champagne.Read more
The Charms of Bilbao
Just two decades into a major renaissance, the charming city of Bilbao, Spain, is a fascinating destination in which to extend your Taste of Bordeaux cruise.Read more
Basque Culture
“Basque” in the culture of Northern Spain on our 4-night land package in Bilbao and San Sebastian.Read more
Pipérade with Fresh Eggs Recipe
Basque country is known for its tomatoes and peppers—and nowhere are they showcased more than within a traditional pipérade.Read more
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
Wine Cruises – Pairing Wine With Travel
Imagine toasting to the good life aboard an AmaWaterways river cruiseRead more
Biking Through Bordeaux
There are few things as quintessentially French as cycling through the French countryside.Read more
Step into a Fairytale in the Loire Valley
Stepping through the Loire Valley is a bit like stepping back in timeRead 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
Sauternes Wine and the Sweet Flavors of Bordeaux
Celebrate life’s sweetest moments with an intoxicating pairing of ultra-rich, honeyed Sauternes wine from Bordeaux.Read more

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