We had a fabulous time at Sandrine's flat in Bordeaux. It was spacious and light-filled, very clean, with elegant (and minimal, but not sterile) decor — we felt instantly at home. The location is fantastic; quite central, but not in the heart of the zone filled with tourists and nightlife, etc. The nearby public garden is perfect for guests with children; there's an outlet of the bakery 'Paul' a minute from the front door (croissants in the morning, baguettes in the evening); a Carrefour grocery is a few blocks away to help take advantage of the well-appointed kitchen; the adjacent Chartrons neighborhood is filled with great restaurants and markets. Sandrine was herself there to welcome us with a few small and well-appreciated gifts, and to answer any questions. When there was a minor issue with the hot-water heater, she instantly dispatched her son to take care of it. When we left a piece of jewelry behind, she kindly offered to send it to us. There is no AC, but we were there during a veritable heatwave and as long as the shutters were kept closed, it never got too hot. Two very small issues: The street below is an average thoroughfare with traffic, and it can be a bit loud with the windows open. The second is that there are people living overhead, so if you're super sensitive to noise, you should be aware. 90% of the time we did not notice, but during the weekend it seemed as if guests were there, so it was more noticeable. We were mostly too busy exploring the wonderful city of Bordeaux to even notice that, however. We would very happily return to Sandrine's rental!