The Covid Pandemic kept us from traveling for a couple of years. Then in a spontaneous moment we booked a beautiful apartment for the month of September in Bordeaux.
All our communication for this booking was through AirB&B with Ingrid. This apartment is located on a busy pedestrian-only street. Prior to arriving Ingrid helped us understand the where to park and unload our belongings, a bit of a challenge if you have lots luggage. Once we arrived and where inside the apartment, she explained how everything worked and we settled in. She was always available by phone or text when we had concerns or questions about the apartment, or needed to find neighborhood services.
This apartment is located in the middle of one of Bordeaux’s most vibrant and busy areas. Its close to every type of shopping, restaruant or wine bar, making it lively day and night. This apartment’s location is also fantastic for exploring the Bordeaux region without a car. The very helpful tourist office is nearby and an excellent transit system and regional trains are accessible making it easy for us to travel all over the area.
The kitchen is minimal but it provided what was needed to make breakfast, a salad or a charcuterie tray. We ate most of our meals out in establishments that were a short walk from the apartment. A favorite local restaruant was Modjo which was only a block or so from the apartment
The information and pictures on the web are clear but, somehow or other, the fact that there was one toilet escaped us. We are four senior citizens who are accustomed to having private bathrooms at home. ONE, centrally-located toilet worked but caused us all to reminisce about growing up in large families at a time when most homes had only one bathroom.
This apartment was in an excellent place to be while we savored all that Bordeaux has to offer. If you are looking for a quiet get away, this apartment is NOT for you! But it is the perfect place for easy access to a wonderful city.