Isabelle gave us a warm welcome to her cheerful flat. As well as a 'starter pack' of coffee, bread, milk, etc, she provided helpful literature about things to do and see and plenty of good advice. Right in the old town, the area is full of character, near the cathedral square and restaurants are just a step away. The other residents of the building were friendly - We were made to feel at home and would go again. No television but we didn't miss it, although we were in Lyons at the time of the Paris bombings. Life went on. The exterior of the building, like parts of the area itself, could perhaps be described as shabby-chic , but we felt perfectly secure when coming back late at night. We were sorry to say goodbye.