We had a great stay at l’Esprit des Chartrons which is a unique property with lots of history. It was a perfect setting for our group of five celebrating a special birthday. Each room is a large double en-suite and the whole property is well equipped (fab coffee machine!) and decorated in a quirky style. Each room has its own outside terrace and there is a larger communal terrace where we enjoyed evening drinks given the warm weather. We didn’t know Bordeaux so we’re uncertain about the neighbourhood but it was perfect. It has lots of character (we were also lucky that it was the weekend of the wine and antiques festival so street music and stalls all along rue Notre Dame) and plenty of places to eat. It is also a short walk to the Quai which provides a riverside walk into the town centre or down towards la Cite du Vin. The Quai is also the location of the tram stop (5 mins) and the river bus (10 mins). Brigitte is a lovely host who greeted us on arrival and showed us around the property. She was also great at pre-arrival communications. We would highly recommend to anyone planning a city break in Bordeaux.