Sandra was the perfect hostess - ever helpful and welcoming - as was Bordeaux. We shopped locally and self-catered so found everything we needed including the suggested magic bakery with oven dating back to 1500's. Trams and buses were easy to access so we visited downtown sites and even did a day trip to the sea at Arcachon. Our studio was cosy with lots of special touches like tour guides in English, well stocked fridge, and good array of culinary utilities. Walking through the nearby park was glorious, and meandering through the quaint cobbled streets to home was nice too. We would gladly return.