Alain is a really friendly man and spoke English very well. We appreciated very much his punctuality and generosity. He took time to show us around the apartment and explained how to use the excellent facilities such as the home theatre set-up. Using a map he also gave us a really useful orientation on the many attractions in the city of Bordeaux. The apartment is situated conveniently close to the main railway station and excellent public transport connections. Despite this central location, the apartment (which is located at the rear of the building) is an amazingly tranquil space with a small rear garden. The kitchen was well-equipped and the secure off-street parking was excellent for us as we had hired a car for this trip. This is a great base to explore Bordeaux and the wider region.