A strong contender for the kindest and most gracious airbnb host in all of France, Yves is truly extraordinary. He began on the first day by treating us to a free unsolicited two-hour walking tour of Bordeaux, the city he loves and feels passionate about, and knows by heart. He then tailored said tour to our own personal areas of interest, including book and pastry shops. Upon learning that my wife had grown ill from heat rash a few days later, he presented us with a gift: a gratis box of local cannelles. He clearly loves being hospitable, and it shows; we repeatedly felt blessed and humbled by his generosity. On top of that, he’s personable and engaging.
As for the accommodations, they were impeccable - beautifully arranged, immaculate, and warm - with amenities that outstrip those of 99% of other airbnb flats. Daily coffee, milk, juice and yogurt; an espresso machine; a complementary bottle of Bordeaux wine; fresh fruit. All gratis. A warm soft bed; a private courtyard. A secure and quiet location off of the main street with additional provisions for safeguarding the property and our belongings at night. We have absolutely nothing negative to say and no reservations - and should we travel to the south of France in the near future, these are the choices we would eagerly make again. A five star rating may be too modest. If we could assign 10, we would do so.