Laurent and his wife offered us a warm welcome and made us feel totally at home. They even rushed round to lend us umbrellas on the one day it rained. The flat, although not big, is ideal for a couple and is in a quiet, convenient location being walking distance from the heart of the city (or 2 tram stops if you are feeling lazy) and a similar distance from St. Jean station. Plenty of eating places are at hand and the Carrefour Market supermarket is about 5 minutes away. The flat is spotlessly clean and everything works - very encouraging!
Oh, and the city of Bordeaux is magnificent, beyond our wildest dreams. Do go!