Sophie's place is excellent - as good as it gets. It's new, well-equipped, pleasantly decorated, in a quiet location. This ground-floor flat has a delightful little garden with a terrace, accessible through sliding doors. Talence is a suburb of Bordeaux, but not far away. There are buses and a beautiful tramway that connect the two. But you can also walk to Bordeaux, meandering through handsome, old neighbourhoods. By all means a doable walk. Big shops nearby where you can buy what you need, and more. Communication with Sophie was easy and friendly. Highly recommended.