Gourmet creation by Robert Kellerhals
AmaWaterways’ France river cruises offer a culinary journey that celebrates the rich gastronomic heritage of France, blending immersive local experiences with refined onboard dining. Each itinerary is thoughtfully designed to connect you with the flavors and traditions of the region, from Bordeaux’ s renowned vineyards to Burgundy’ s vibrant markets.
Farm-to-Ship Dining AmaWaterways elevates the culinary experience with a focus on fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, evident throughout the ship’ s dining venues. Both the Main Restaurant and The Chef’ s Table specialty restaurant source produce, herbs and freshwater fish from local farmers and markets, ensuring every dish reflects the region’ s terroir and culinary traditions.
The Chef’ s Table specialty restaurant— available at no additional cost— offers an intimate, multi-course tasting menu, where you’ ll watch your chef prepare and artfully plate each dish. This specialty dining experience is paired with hand-selected wines that complement the evening’ s flavors, creating a memorable gastronomic evening.
The culinary immersion continues with interactive onboard events, such as a macaron-making workshop, where you can master this iconic French confection under the guidance of a pastry chef.
Authentic Culinary Experiences On shore, you may explore with your taste buds with included excursions that spotlight the culinary traditions along the rivers. A highlight of the Taste of Bordeaux itinerary is a visit to an ancient watermill in Libourne, which includes a hands-on breadmaking workshop. Here, you can learn traditional techniques and bake your own loaf, deepening your appreciation of French artisanal bread.
On the Colors of Provence itinerary, join a guided exploration of Lyon’ s renowned Les Halles Market, savoring local delicacies and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of one of France’ s most celebrated food halls.
Through these curated culinary experiences, AmaWaterways’ France river cruises deliver a true feast for the senses.
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Culinary Director Robert Kellerhals
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