Grand Seine & Bordeaux 2027 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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A Siren on the Rhine: The Legend of Lorelei
Not all German legends have been turned into hit animated movies… at least not yet.
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The River Less Traveled
Often overlooked, the Moselle River offers incomparable beauty, fine Riesling wines and amazing places to explore like Trier, Germany’s oldest city.
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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.
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