From the moment i contacted Antoine about staying in his beautiful studio he was a gracious, informative and thoughtful host. The studio is an absolute gem right in the heart of Old Bordeaux... We did visit the more tourist parts of the city which are only streets away but after exploring on our first day realized that where the studio is situated is the best place to be. Lots of lovely Brasseries, bars and restaurants on every cobbled lane. Yet when you retreat back home the studio is so peaceful with no outside noise at all... I really cannot emphasize enough just how perfect it is... I would find it difficult to believe you could stay anywhere better. Only thing to be aware of is the studio is on the third floor with no lift!!! All the better to burn off the Croissants, Baguettes and steak and frites though!!!