We, a young Australian family living in Singapore, stayed at Isabelle's apartment for almost three weeks, following my husband to Lyon for work purposes. We chose this apartment because it was close to both the Parc de la Tête d'Or, (near my husband's work) and the old town and historical sights without being right in the busy centre. Check in was a breeze, Isabelle's lovely representative Dominique met us with keys (two sets) and went through the apartment with us. The apartment is absolutely perfect for a long stay, especially with children - it has a full kitchen with oven, stovetop and dishwasher (perfect!) with excellent appliances and every kitchen gadget you could need- even a salad spinner! And of course a Nespresso machine and plenty of wine glasses which are always a god send with young children in tow. I made breakfast every morning and we usually had dinner in; there's a wonderful charcuterie we frequented nearby that did beautiful, fresh ready made meats, meals and salads and also Les Halles de Lyon nearby for a bit more of an expensive treat- we had some amazing homemade pasta and sauce from there that I simply had to heat up. It should be noted that there isn't a traditional dinner table and chairs but rather a kitchen island/bench with tall seat stools so this would be dangerous for young children not in a highchair, however our five year old coped fine with a bit of help. There is a small coffee table though and sitting around here at mealtime could be a possibility. The supermarket literally across the road was well frequented by us and had a fantastic selection of goods, although you can't beat one of the many local markets for fresh fruit and cold meats; we would visit on the weekend. There are plenty of great boulangeries nearby and it was our routine to visit one for morning tea then head to one of the nearby playgrounds or walk along the Rhone to enjoy our spoils. We were so impressed with the facilities in the apartment - the washing machine was much appreciated as was the rack to hang out clothes and there is a dryer which we never needed as it was so warm during our stay. There is a hairdryer and plenty of hanging space for wet towels in the modern bathroom - our toddler loved the shower and a bath tub wasn't missed. Plenty of towels and toilet paper were provided. Isabelle has truly though of everything. We asked for a portacot and a highchair and Isabelle certainly delivered, with good quality products and bedding for the cot, it was much appreciated. There are two bedrooms, my husband and I chose the one off of the living area so we could have access to the kitchen in the evening and put the kids in the back bedroom (by the bathroom) which looks onto a quiet courtyard so they slept really well. Our five year old...