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Visiting the Dordogne Region After a Bordeaux Cruise

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 Visit the Dordogne Region

Dordogne regionWith the largest concentration of chateau in France as well as great wines and gastronomy, the Dordogne is a great area to visit. One of the places to visit is Beynac-et-Cazenac and Cliff-top villages Domme. The beautiful scenery represents so much life viewers are amazed by the magnificent views they are privy to. The castle has great views and everything looks as if it was in a picture. Sarlat-la Caneda is just one of the views. This place is sure to bring back the feeling of medieval times.

Dordogone is the capital of France for the foie gras, duck and truffle. This combination of food is popular in France but nothing is better than Dordogone region. Wine is definitely a France favorite. The local cheeses are paired well with wine. One local cheese that stands out is the Cabecou, its main ingredient is raw goat’s milk. There are 13 wines produced in the Dordogne region. The white or red wine Bergerac brings a delightful taste to regional dishes. Others to talk about are the Sweet Monbazillac, Pecharmant and ambrosial walnut liqueur.

Bordeaux Barge

Barge cruises in the Bordeaux region are offered on the 6 passenger St Louis and the 6 passenger Rosa. The Rosa offers round trips cruise from Toulouse while the St Louis offers alternating itineraries between Montauban and Agen as well as between Agen and Castets.

River Cruise

On the River Gironde, Dordogne River and the Garonne in Bordeaux, we offer 5, 6 and 7 night cruises sailing roundtrip from Bordeaux.

For more information contact: Europeanbarging, 888-869-7907, jan@europeanbarging.com

AMA Douro Wine Themed River Cruises

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Europe has an extensive wine region, very scenic and captivating. The travel enthusiasts have always felt the allure to visit this beautiful and exciting region. AMA Waterways is well aware of people’s fascination with the wine region and has made wine trips an essential part of its cruises ever since the company was founded in 2002.

AMA Waterways offers special wine cruises as “In Celebration of Wine” cruises” which have been quite popular for some time. The latest wine cruise series offered by AMA is more extensive than ever with new excursions like Portugal’s Douro river cruise and the Seine River in France. And, the cruises that have already been established will remain as before.

The Douro River is one of the most renowned wine rivers in Europe comparable with the Rhine, the Loire and the Mosel. The river begins in Spain where it is known as “Duero”, and the Ribera del Duero wine region stretches along its banks and for over 200 kilometers into Portugal where is exits out into the Atlantic Ocean from the city of Oporto. The most beautiful part of the Douro is the Portuguese stretch between Mesão Frio and Pinhão, where you have an awesome view of vineyards clinging to the steep terraces on either side of the river.

Wine lovers will have a great time aboard our luxurious Douro river cruise and can immerse themselves in the wine culture and traditions of one of Europe’s top grape-growing regions.   Cruise through one of the wildest and unexplored regions of Europe, filled with vineyards, dramatic gorges and steeply terraced hillsides. Visit the small town of Pinhão, a Mecca for wine lovers; then travel on to the beautiful region of Tras-os-Montes and the village of Bitetos with its 11th-century monastery.

On our deluxe wine cruise, you will also have insightful and entertaining lectures and discussions with renowned wine experts. You will have a wonderful time enjoying inspired wine and food pairings featuring unique regional dishes and carefully selected local wines. Sit back and savor your favorite vintage of the moment on your wine cruise as you gaze out at the picturesque wine villages of Portugal!