Smart 2-bed Apartment in central Bordeaux, France

ID #11226

Location Bordeaux, France Location Type Urban Second Home No Property Type Apartment

Sleeps 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1

Travel Destinations and Dates

New Zealand

1st Feb 2023 to 31st Mar 2023

Anywhere

Anytime

Anywhere

Anytime

Exchange Types Home Exchange, Long-term Exchange (1 month plus), Mid-term Exchange (2-4 weeks), Short-term Exchange (2-5 days), Open to offers

Long Term Exchange Information

We are Richard and Kate and are both actively retired. We have travelled extensively and would be happy to exchange for one month or for shorter trips in Europe. We are open to offers of exchange and had a successful three-month exchange 4 years ago between New Zealand and England. Currently we are looking for a one month exchange in the South Island of New Zealand for Feb or March 2023. Kate is also a Kiwi and has family in Nelson in the South Island.

Description

Leaving behind our home in North Yorkshire for a while, we are now living in central Bordeaux. We have a two-bedroom apartment on the second floor of a heritage building, in the heart of Bordeaux. W We offer a large and comfortable designer living area, opening onto a small balcony that overlooks the lively street below. We have a fully stocked and fitted open-plan modern kitchen, two double bedrooms with large wardrobe space. Our one bathroom has a shower over the jacuzzi bath (with complimentary disco lights for atmosphere).

Amenities Balcony, Dishwasher, Internet access/Wifi, Microwave, Television, Washing machine

Smoking No Smoking

Pets Sorry no pets

Children Sorry no children

Car Car swap not available

Nearest City Bordeaux Nearest Airport Bordeaux, Merignac

Suitable for a City Break Yes

Bordeaux is ideal for a short city break and we would be happy to exchange in 2023 for short city breaks elsewhere in Europe, including Sweden, Norway, Spain, Italy, Corsica or Sicily. Probably best to google things to do here, but the opportunities are enormous... walking, river trips, restaurants, cycling around town or whizzing around on those electric scooters.

Local Area

Our apartment is situated two minutes from the Grand Theatre, mouth-watering restaurants and affordable cafes. We are close to fabulous shops as well as the Rue Saint Catherine, which is the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe. Bordeaux is a World Heritage site and is the cleanest place I've ever lived. We are about 5 minutes walk from the River Garonne, the Sunday market on the quais and the historic and trendy Chartrons area. The Cathedral is about 8 minutes walk but... we have an amazing tram service here that runs effortlessly around the city and is very cheap. Bordeaux is amazing and we love it here.

The map marker is a general indicator of the local area only.

Activities Boating/Sailing, Galleries/Museums, Historical Sites, Public Parks/Gardens, Public Transport, Restaurants, Shopping, Sightseeing, Theatres, Walking

Golfing Opportunites

There are three excellent Golf Clubs with a 10 minute drive. Rudding Park, Oakdale and Harrogate.

The Exchange Party

Name Kate and Richard Preferred Language English Other languages Spoken French Number in Exchange Party 2 Have you Exchanged Homes Before? Yes

Rotary Club Member No Age Early 70 Profession Retired Professionals Nationality English/New Zealand

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About Richard and I love travelling, having visited India, Peru, Vietnam, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Greece, Turkey, America, Hong Kong, South Africa and lots of Europe. I lived in New Zealand for 21 years and have worked in tourism, teaching, journalism and writing. I have written, produced and directed two comedy plays (in NZ and the UK) and have written a novel called BEING DAISY. I love exploring geneology and recently discovered that my 26th Great Grandparents are Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard had his own business in I.T. for over 20 years. We met 10 years ago and recently married. We love theatre, reading, decorating, walking, meeting friends, cooking, exploring the Yorkshire Dales and France. We are open to all offers of exchange in most countries.