This apartment is in area of 18th & 19th century buildings. The street level is workshops, offices, a bookshop & even a fringe theatre. The apartments are above. Much of the area is undergoing renovation & gentrification. The road is quiet at night.
The apartment is well located, literally round the corner from 2 separate tram lines. Bordeaux centre is pretty compact but we recommend the 7 day tram pass if staying any time. It is less than 5 minutes walk to Place du Palais where there is a Carrefour for basics & some nice bars & eateries. In the other direction, 5 minutes takes you to the Porte du Bourgoyne & uphill to a lively multi-cultural area around the Church of St Michel. There is an excellent boulangerie here and a food market on Saturday.
Other reviewers have mentioned the common area - entrance hall & stairs. Possibly this is part of a renovation project? The walls have been stripped back to the stones and the worn stairs repaired although care is still needed to walk on them. We've seen worse. However there are movement sensor lights & an abandoned bicycle in the stairwell added a surreal touch.
The apartment is a nice size for 2 people with a correct blend of antique & modern. The ceilings are high; the windows are long; the original wooden floors & ornate fireplaces remain; some of the furniture is antique. However, the kitchen, bathroom & toilet are modern where it matters.
Communication with Fred & Christophe was easy & friendly. One of them responded quickly to our email queries, the arrival & access instructions were perfect & there were local guidebooks & information in French & English. Sorry we didn't meet but we had an early train to catch.