We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Nicolas’ well-equipped flat in a central location in Lyons, very close to the metro (Ampère-Victor-Hugo). It was quiet, very clean (apart from a minor oversight by the cleaners) and had everything from a microwave to a washing machine. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of wardrobe space. It was also handily near the lettings agency, where the staff were very helpful with advice and recommendations. The location was perfect, in a residential street with interesting, stylish shops and directly opposite an excellent food supermarket with a first-rate butcher a couple of doors away if you felt like cooking ‘at home’. With an outstanding patisserie (Mercredi) and a wonderful restaurant (La Table d’Ambre) very close by, it would be hard to beat. A very pleasant young woman was there to meet us when we arrived and communication with Nicolas before we arrived was excellent. However, we did have a problem on our last day – the 24/7 letting agency helpline didn’t respond to our increasingly desperate calls when we couldn’t find the key safe to leave the keys behind when we left on a Sunday . Fortunately, a surprised young man came to the office door as we were trying to push the keys under it – an advantage of being close to the office. Overall, however, this was a very successful and enjoyable stay, and we’d recommend this apartment unreservedly.