People like Danièle are the reason my wife and I love staying in homes instead of hotels. We cannot say enough nice things about her; her home; and her cat, Zsa Zsa :). I'll start with the basics: her beautiful, multi-level home, so artfully decorated and warm, is in a wonderful location on a quiet street. Conveniently, it is a short walk to the train station and Vieux Bordeaux. The views out the guest bedroom are delightful.
Then there is Danièle herself, who is kind, hospitable, and great company. Bordeaux was a brief stopover on the way to and from the focal points of our vacation in Spain. Though short, it may have been the highlight of our entire trip, due in large part to our time spent with Danièle and her friends.
We hope we can get back to Bordeaux sometime to learn a little more French from our wonderful hostess, to see more of her art, and share another delicious breakfast in her salon. My wife and I were deeply moved by our stay with Danièle and expect to always remember it. Bon voyage to all travelers fortunate enough to have similar experiences.