Anthony was absolutely super. He is a musician (rap, rock, soul, beyond genres) and very laid back and welcoming. He offered me some juice and we stood at the balcony talking over the medieval neighborhood where he lives, close to the river, to an ancient abbey church. And to a new music conservatory. It's a cool neighborhood.

The room was one flight up, very private, with a street view, and bath shared with him. He gave me some tips on the city, and we talked about the music scene there, and differences between old (BCBG) Bordeaux and the new youth culture there (I am 63!).

The place is clean enough (hey, he's a young guy) and very quiet and very central and very . . . alive.

He speaks good English but let me speak my French (as it is!).

This was my first AirBnB an a great experience.