Marina’s apartment was extremely charming, and a perfect home base, from which to explore Bordeaux. It sits next door to a gorgeous church in St. Pierre Square, bustling with restaurants, wine shops, an awesome ice cream shop and terrific bakery as well. Le Petite Commerce, recommended by Marina, served up our favorite meal during our stay. The apartment was well stocked, and offered a very comfortable main room. Only one bathroom, but the shower was great. Also has a washer for doing laundry, but no dryer, so prepare to hang dry. There is A/C in the living room, but only fans in the two bedrooms, upstairs. We had quite temperate weather (~29C/85F), so it was still comfortable. The next week however, was expected to reach ~38C/100F, and that would not have worked. So, I think one must be a little cautious when selecting the time of year. Spring and Fall would be perfect, I think.
There is no elevator in the building, so you must carry luggage up to the third floor. Marina was so sweet, before I could look, she had already grabbed one of our suitcases, and was sprinting to the top :). She communicates very quickly and is extremely helpful. Her apartment is within a 10 minute walk to great shopping, and you’ll find lots of restaurants and wine shops in between. It’s an amazing place to walk around and explore. My son (10) and I rented lime bikes, and rode through town along the river for over an hour. It was a highlight for him. There is a great farmer’s market on Sundays, along the river. My daughter (14) and wife enjoyed the shopping.
We hired a driver well in advance, and did a full day of wine tasting at Lynch-Bages, Lafon-Rochet and Lascombes. It was a bucket list item, and did not disappoint! The Chateaus and vineyards are stunning!
Suffice to say, Bordeaux is a must stop for wine lovers, family friendly and very romantic as well. If Marina’s apartment is available for your stay, grab it. You won’t be disappointed!