This is a very good place to stay in the heart of Bordeaux, surrounded by shopping and restaurants, and close to theaters and a couple of Bordeaux's lively squares. The apartment is not huge, but it's well laid out. As a couple we really appreciated the separate bedroom, which allows one person to go to sleep while the other stays up to read or watch TV in the living room. Yes, it's an old building with a lot of stairs, but the trade-off is that being on a high floor makes it quieter and more private.

Bordeaux is a fascinating city, and Sophie's apartment is a great base from which to enjoy all it offers. And she was an excellent host, very responsive to all my questions, both before and during our stay.