Bordeaux Wine Travel: Médoc, Saint-Émilion & Uniworld’s 50th Anniversary Cruise

Explore Bordeaux, France’s legendary wine region, on this episode of the Travels with Darley Podcast. From cycling through the Médoc wine route to riding through Bordeaux in a retro sidecar, Darley Newman shares how to experience the best of the region—plus tips for savoring its food, culture, and historic charm.Using a river cruise as your floating home base, you’ll step off to discover the walkable streets of Bordeaux, sip wines in Saint-Émilion, enjoy scenic châteaux views along the water, and even taste cognac in the surrounding region.Darley also highlights a can’t-miss local treat: canelés, the rum-and-vanilla pastry that’s a Bordeaux classic. France expert Loic Bailly of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises joins the episode to share why Bordeaux is ideal for slow travel—think local markets, curated regional wines, and immersive excursions that connect you with the place. Uniworld is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and travelers can find 50th anniversary specials and savings on select cruises, making it a great time to plan a Bordeaux and France river cruise adventure.Get more trip itineraires, travel advice, Darley's Revolutionary Road Trip book and more at darley-newman.com