Getting to the third floor is a bit of an adventure - but you are rewarded with a warm, bright apartment with a lot of flair, well equipped with everything you need for a few days, located in the heart of the city next to St Michel - which is certainly one my favorite areas of Bordeaux. Blaise was there for us in person to welcome and introduce us to his lovely apartment, and available through out our whole stay for all our questions and ensuring we had a great time. Five days flew by and we can certainly recommend Blaise as a host and the place and area. Even if you have to work the apartment is well equipped with fast & stable internet, a workplace in both rooms if needed, a fancy (SONOS) sound system in all rooms and a huge TV. As for restaurants in the area, we loved Le Bistrot du Cachalot (fish) and Chez Thérèse (French) which are both on the Place Meynard next to St Michel. Croissant & baguette are to be purchased from La Boulangerie at the same corner, really delicious! And last but not least - the flea market!! During summer there is quite some huge flea market (brocante) going on at that place St. Michel, with more established and really nice antique/brocante shops just next door. Always fun to visit and hard to not end up buying something. Even during winter months they have some markets going on.