This apartment is ideally located in one of Bordeaux's beautiful squares. The apartment looks as it does in the photographs and the view across the square is just lovely. Raphaelle is a very helpful and gracious host. She was very welcoming and available by phone or on the airbnb app. The rooms are very tastefully decorated in her own style and I had the feeling of being in someone's home. The rooms are comfortable and pleasant to sit in. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and was exactly what I needed. Raphaelle's kitchen is very small and very well stocked with everything you would need to cook light meals. The bathroom is luxurious and very lovely. The shower does not flow with hot water for very long periods but just about enough for one shower. If you turn the tap off for a moment it flows just right again. this is an old building and quirks like that happen and for me, it was not a problem at all once I learned how to resolve it. Again, Raphaelle was very helpful. Central Bordeaux with all the wondeful shops, cafes and restaurants are just a few minutes away. There are supermarkets also within a few minutes walk. You are close to the bus for the airport and the trams are also just a few minutes walk. You would be very lucky to get this apartment. If you are physically challenged, you need to know it is up three flights of stairs. Look no further, stay here. It would be on my list for my next visit. I was also impressed that Raphaelle left me a gift of a bottle of wine and supplied toiletries in case I did not have my own.