Location: Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France, Europe (Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (9 kms) - TGV station (3 kms) -) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1.25 Baths (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: Luxury apartment with air conditioning, in the very residential center of Bordeaux
Bordeaux is for sophisticated living, often being described as a "mini Paris". Our apartment was selected for its very central location in the heart of the city. The apartment is situated between the prestigious shopping street "Cours de l’Intendance" and the famous Gambetta Garden-square. All this area offers a smart selection of bistro restaurants, cafés, boutique clothes and jewelry shops, delicatessen and specialized gift shops. All shops and the tramway are literally just steps away.
This air-conditioned duplex-apartment (two Levels ) of 100 sqm, is located in a fully renovated registered 18th century building ("Hotel du Palais Gallien"). This apartment has been beautifully and totally renovated in 2008 and finished with all-new furnishings, fixtures and fittings. The apartment is full air-conditioned. The living room opens on a private terrace-garden (30 m2) where you can have breakfast, lunch, diner or simply take sun. For your convenience there is WiFi and broadband Internet access (20 Mega), phone, cable TV (60 channels, BBC, CNN...) and a private parking.
The apartment is offering (at ground floor level, with the access to your private garden) a beautiful and light open plan living space of more than 45 sqm, with original wooden floors, 2 huge door-windows overlooking the private and sunny garden, a kitchen fully equipped and a separate toilet with a wash hands. At the first floor of the duplex apartment, you find a desk area, two separate comfortable bedrooms (Queen size bed of 160cmX200cm in each bedroom)and a modern bathroom with a bath, a separate shower and a second toilet. The apartment is fully furnished and equipped to a very high standard, tastefully presented and modern, but in keeping with its period.
Bordeaux is in the heart of a very large and old wine area, and you will go for wine tastings in famous Medoc châteaux. It is also 50 km from the sea (Arcachon and Cap Ferret), 180 km from Spain and the mountains (Pyrénées). There are many lakes and beautiful scenary around town. The town vast world heritage site has recently been totaly cleaned and the quays along the Garonne river developed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Elevator
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : Private securised parking in the residence
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Main bedroom: 1 Queen size bed ( 160x200 cm). 2 twin beds can be provided on request, instead of the Queen bed, in this bedroom . Bedroom 2: 1 Queen size bed ( 160x200 cm)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
All year round: 1-2 Guests: €200/night(*) - €1250/week - €3390/month
All year round: 3-4 Guests: €250/night(*) - €1450/week - €3790/month
(*) Minimum stay is 5 nights
Price all inclusive: Private parking, linen, end of stay cleaning, local taxes...
Reservation: 30% of the total price.
PayPal payments are welcome.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
2 Bdrs - 4 Guests - Terrace - Parking - a/C - Bordeaux Center
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Bordeaux
The most important apartment advantage: The great central location !! From this apartment you can walk everywhere in Bordeaux in a few minutes (see the Google map). You have food shops, restaurants, theater and cinemas just down the apartment. Have look on the Guestbook !!.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Bordeaux is in the heart of a very large and old wine area, and you will go for wine tastings in famous Medoc châteaux. It is also 50 km from the sea (Arcachon and Cap Ferret), 180 km from Spain and the mountains. There are many lakes and beautiful scenary around town. The town vast world heritage site has recently been totaly cleaned and the quays along the Garonne river developed.
The Duke of Richelieu, Governor of Guyenne, decided to equip the city with an Opera House that was fitting of such a city, and asked the architect Victor Louis (1731-1800) to oversee the project. The
On becoming Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1771, Ferdinand-Maximilien M�riadec de Rohan undertook the complete restructuring of the old Archbishop's palace that, since the Middle-Ages had occupied the Nort
The architecture of the Place Royale determined the style of the rest of the quays, and thus, over more than a kilometre, one can observe the rigorous respect of the height of the arches, floors, and
It was for this reason that in 1746, the Intendant Tourny decided to create what is today the Jardin Public on a site that was previously invaded by weeds, poor vines and some gardens. The first trees
Nobody has forgotten the activity of the port on the Chartrons Quays that continued unabated until the end of the last century. The name of the quarter comes form the Chartreux Convent that was built
The Pey-Berland tower is the bell tower of the cathedral of Saint-Andr�. This Flamboyant Gothic structure built between 1440 and 1446 took its name from the prelate who commissioned it, Archbishop Pey
Owner's Map of Bordeaux
I grew up in Paris, but I use to live in Bordeaux since many years. I hope you'll enjoy all that Bordeaux has to offer. I would be so happy to welcome you in Bordeaux and give you so many advices and addresses, to make you spent the best stay you could have dreamed about. You'll want to keep coming back too! Sorry for my poor English, but I am sure we will discuss very well. Olivier, Bordeaux - France
Property Photos
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- The living room (dining and sitting area) - Bordeaux, Luxury Apartment Central Location- "Cours de l’Intendance" and the famous Gambetta Garden-square
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- The main bedroom and its Queen size bed. - Bordeaux, Luxury Apartment Central Location- "Cours de l’Intendance" and the famous Gambetta Garden-square
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- The full equipped kitchen - Bordeaux, Luxury Apartment Central Location- "Cours de l’Intendance" and the famous Gambetta Garden-square
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- The bathroom with bath, shower and toilets
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- View of the Kitchen from living room
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- The sitting area
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- The inward stairs to go up to the bedrooms and bathroom.
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- The second bedroom and its Queen size bed.
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- The inward apartment stairs
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- The desk area.
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- The toilets on the apartment ground floor.
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- The sunny terrace-garden, where you can have lunch, diner or breakfast.
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- The main stair and the lift in the 17th registered residence building
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- The staircase in the residence
Traveler Reviews (21)
Family
Guest: Alan and Julie
(Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 12/21/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Superbly furnished apartment in central but quiet location. Suit family with older children, or two couples. Close to all central areas of Bordeaux. Highly recommended. No hesitation in staying there again.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Stay for a month
Guest: BM
(Cambridge, UK)
Date of Stay: 09/01/11
Review Submitted: 10/02/11
A very nice, spacious apartment, centrally located but quiet. The listing was accurate and the property was clean and well maintained. Highly recommended!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Return to Bordeaux: 3 generations make memories
Guest: Renee S.
(Gilford, New Hampshire USA)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 08/30/11
I would recommend highly this rental property; it offered exactly what is described in the ad and more. We enjoyed not only the approximity to the heart of the city, which has so much to offer, but also the fact that after a day of sightseing we were coming back to a place where we had all the comfort and peace and were able to unwind, being very well aware that we were still in the city. We also enjoyed the fact that we had no need to rent a car, Bordeaux has so much transportations available. My granddaughter also enoyed the fact that every morning she could go down the street to the nearest bakery and buy her "pains au chocolat", she had the chance to practice her french, and by doing so, she feels ready to start the year with more confidence. I am very happy that I rented this apartment and thanks to Olivier my daughters, grandaughter and I, made wonderful memories which will stay forever. Thank You Olivier....
Owner response:Thank you a lot for your stay in Bordeaux. It was a pleasure to meet you and all your family. Have a nice trip back to your home. Olivier.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.
Bordeaux apartment
Guest: Aipa
(Washington, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/04/11
Review Submitted: 07/20/11
A very nice and comfortable apartment an easy stroll from the city center. Well stocked, clean, and spacious. The bed was comfortable. The stairs are a bit narrow and steep (curved stairwell) and would be difficult for the infirm. Otherwise a very good rental that afforded location, comfort and a nice quiet neighborhood. I would stay there again if I returned to Bordeaux.
Owner response:Thank you for your kindness. You would be welcome if you stay again in Bordeaux.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing.
One month in history!
Guest: Ricci
(Edmond, OK)
Date of Stay: 12/13/10
Review Submitted: 01/16/11
Wonderful home away from home. I spent most of the month of December in this flat. The pictures don't do it justice. The home is clean, convenient and very very safe. Thank you Olivier for working with me and my wacky schedule. Would love to have you if you are ever in Oklahoma!
Owner response:Thank you for staying in my apartment in Bordeaux. Hoping to see you again. Regards, Olivier.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
J & T
Guest: J & T
(Aspiran, France)
Date of Stay: 10/14/10
Review Submitted: 10/18/10
Wonderful apartment! Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Perfect location for exploring Bordeaux. Highly recommended for a lovely stay. Very helpful owner. Great private parking! There's a large grocery store just across the street from the main entrance. Very convenient.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
One week in Bordeaux
Guest: Solomon-Family
(LA, California)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/03/10
Olivier, We left the apartment this morning to get to the airport for our flight to London. Thank you for making the apt. available to us. It was very comfortable and very close to the sights of Bordeaux, as well as convenient for our day travels to the beach, chateaus, and other interesting places. We enjoyed Bordeaux very much, and will certainly tell our friends who may visit there about your wonderful place. With your well-equipped kitchen we were able to enjoy a few dinners cooked by ourselves, as well as lunches and breakfasts, using your patio to much pleasure. Thank you again. We look forward to another stay in Bordeaux in your apartment in the future. We left some maps and books that may be of use to future guests. Best regards, Alan Solomon
Owner response:Thank you for staying in my apartment. Have a nice trip back. Olivier.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
My Stay in Bordeaux - May 2010
Guest: Russell Prather
(New York, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/17/10
Review Submitted: 06/22/10
Dear Olivier, Thank you for your hospitality. We enjoyed our stay at Bordeaux with its fabulous architecture and excellent food. This was made more enjoyable because you apartment was ideally located in the heart of town. It was a lovely, clean & comfortable apartment. Thank you also for waiving the E 1000 security deposit which I happily spent in Bordeax buying antiques and clothes ! We will be back at Bordeaux in future and will stay at your place again. Yes I will go into VRBO web and note my comments. Kind regards Moyra
Owner response:Thank you for staying in my apartment. It was a great pleasure to meet you at your arrival in Bordeaux. I hope to meet you again. Very kind Regards. Olivier.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway.
Perfect location!
Guest: gourmande
(San Rafael, CA (USA))
Date of Stay: 04/14/10
Review Submitted: 05/17/10
This apartment is in the best location in centre ville Bordeaux. It is well furnished and comfortable. It is extremely convenient and has everything you need, including a peaceful place in the midst of a busy city. The two bedrooms are next to each other upstairs. A small grocery store (Carrefour City) is across the street. The post office is half a block away. Nice dining experiences are around the corner. Virgin megastore is across the Place Gambetta. Olivier was very good to work with. He was very responsive when we were planning our trip, was there to greet us at the apartment and to show us how to work everything. He has a useful binder with maps and recommendations for local restaurants, and free wifi.
Owner response:Dear "Gourmande", Thank you so much for staying in my apartment in Bordeaux. It was very pleasant to meet you. I am so happy you had great vacation. Have a very happy 2010. Take care. I hope to see you again. Olivier.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Guest: Lana & Alex
(New York City)
Date of Stay: 12/28/09
Review Submitted: 12/28/09
Dear Olivier, Happy holiday season!!! We are still dreaming about our fantastic Bordeaux vacation! In huge part thanks to you. We absolutely loved your apartment: architecture-former 18 century Convent, security-gated and coded compound with very friendly caretaker, private parking space, location . We admired your great taste in decorating, art and music. You thought of every little detail to make our vacation so easy and pleasant-from lovely cotton linens to fluffy bath towels, comfortable beds, fully equipped kitchen, great appliances( I switched my old iron to the same model as yours). We loved very fresh, clean, brand new feel to your cozy apartment, everything was so nice and welcoming, very quiet as well. Terrace was great for breakfast and late night wine tasting...bright stars and Mozart music. Oh, too bad our stay was too short. Thank you for your two thick folders with all the maps, instructions,suggestions, business cards for the best places, restaurants, shops, attractions. We used them a lot and had a great experience in Bordeaux .We always felt your guiding hand. Business part was very pleasant, thank you for such a prompt refund. We are very grateful and happy that we had a chance to meet you and stay at your apartment. Hopefully we'll meet again. If you are ever planning to be in New York, let us know! HAPPY 2010!!!! Best regards, Lana & Alex
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