Valerie is the consummate hostess. The room is up a set of round stairs above the entry room. She and her daughter Mathilde oriented us with a nice check-in and personally gave us suggestions on what to see in Bordeaux. Their suggestions were spot on. We were able to make the most of our 2 days. Each day Valerie laid out a nice continental breakfast on the patio. She was accessible and helpful but gave us our space and privacy. We felt very welcome but never in the way. I would highly recommend this spot for a comfortable immersion into how families live in France.