I cannot speak highly enough of Annie and Xavier's apartment and hosting. The apartment is spacious, stylish, very well-appointed and centrally located. We arrived late in Bordeaux, met by a very patient and very helpful Annie (not least patient of our really poor French). Communication throughout was rapid, clear and helpful. Everything worked and everything was perfectly clean. Truly this was a lovely place to stay. Lastly, stick to the host manual: you'll eat wonderfully every single time.