Had a lovely two weekends in Pessac, Phillippe’s home is lovely and a great place to stay, very clean, lovely pool, air con in all the rooms, which was needed as it has been very hot. Well equipped kitchen and gas hot plate outside. Phillippe was a very attentive host and even booked a doctors appointment for us, he was happy to share local tips with us too.
The house is well situated for easy transport into Bordeaux. Only a short and very easy drive to the airport too. Lots of supermarkets around, cycled into Pessac a couple of times via the cycle way ( follow the tram line) to pick up provisions. There is a little food market on a Saturday, great sea food stall, ready to go paella, bakery and rosti chicken and frites to go, sorted us for lunch one day. Had a lovely day in St Émilion visiting the town and a winery tour. Visited the dune du pilat and then headed into Arcachon for lunch. Also easy to get to by train from Pessac if not going by car.. great sea food restaurant on the front too. Cap Ferrat not easily accessible by train but easy in a car and also worth a visit, again another amazing sea food restaurant (only one in cap ferret). The Italian restaurant in Pessac is worth a miss, food was ok, nothing special, service was very disappointing. Our favourite place was by far boeuf Su Lar Place, Lovely court yard garden and amazing food.. Overall, my only warning to you all is the mosquitos, bring strong repellant, you will need it at this time of year. !
Wishing anyone who stays here a lovely holiday, we highly recommend it.