This is a well-appointed flat, comfortable bed, functional kitchen, quiet building, and great host. The location of the flat is stunning -- it's in a pedestrian zone (so very little street noise) and walkable to everything I wanted to do. The host -- Brussaigne -- communicated with me in advance, and was there to meet me when I arrived and show me everything I needed to know about the flat. I felt comfortable, safe and happy. My stay was in October and there was rarely any noise (the flat is in the back of the building). Because I was there for a longer stay, I mostly shopped for my groceries at a great organic grocery that's walkable from the flat. There are also many restaurants in Bordeaux and lots of shopping nearby. Bordeaux itself is small enough you don't feel overwhelmed by what you feel obligated to see -- but big enough to still feel the hum of the beautiful city. Whenever I felt the need to be in a crowd, I could walk 5 minutes and be in the middle of everything. But when I needed to be quiet and have peace to work in, the flat was the perfect place. Thank you, Brussaigne!