Marie-Gabriel has clearly thought through what elements should be present to ensure a relaxing and comfortable environment for her guests. Her apartment is clean, beautifully decorated, & filled with a variety of thoughtful touches that reduce the strain of being on the move; not just the bottle of wine left on the table for her guests, but also, just enough olive oil, vinegar, coffee, sugar, laundry detergent, etc., to allow you to enjoy her place & to get going with your plans for the day. We were met at the door by Johann, Marie-Gabriel’s friend, who was especially kind, making sure to point us in the direction of a good (& close) regional restaurant, after we’d been traveling for many hours & barely knew our own names. He also suggested a restaurant called “Gran-Mere” in the neighborhood, which we visited a few nights later & especially enjoyed. Travel outside the immediate neighborhood to find lighter fare, as many restaurants near the flat are “typical of the region” and tend to offer many similar (heavier) menu items.
We loved the proximity the apartment afforded to the river, and to many beautiful areas for walking.