Benoît's place is a real jewel. It has windows looking out over the Garonne River and a tram stop right outside. You are close enough to walk to everything in Bordeaux, but we used the new tram system several times in the evening. The apartment is in one of the old Chartrons buildings that once overlooked the warehouses on the riverbank (they are now long gone and it's a beautiful walk), and the cellar where your car can park once stored wine barrels. If you like picturesque fascinating places to stay, this one is for you. Good value for money too. Three things to note. First, like the other old buildings in Bordeaux, kitchen and toilet are not in the apartment but next to it. It was fine because you get the whole floor - I had just never seen that before. Second, there are lots of stairs so you'd need to be fit. Third, if coming by car, consult with Benoît on where to park when first meeting so you can access the parking. An alternative is to first use the nearby public parking structure. Use GPS because there are one-way streets all through Chartrons. All in all, we had a great time - it's a very convenient place to stay, especially if you have a car.