Staying with Patrick and Cécilia proved to be a perfect fit for me, as I spent my first two weeks in France (my first time out of the U.S., too) at their home in Cenon. From start to finish, the two were incredibly warm toward me and made me feel welcome as an expat. They even helped me in my efforts to obtain a French phone number, bank account, and apartment, a kind gesture that I'll remember and appreciate for a long time. I immediately become comfortable in their home, a process expedited by the presence of Mina, their cat. As my first Airbnb hosts, Patrick and Cécilia give the organization a good reputation as model hosts. I highly recommend staying with them for a cultural exchange and a genuinely wonderful time.