I am a writer, renovator and frequent traveller, and have a particular love for French food, wine, architecture and culture. Originally from New Zealand and Australia, I have worked as a photographer; journalist and the Arts Editor of a large Australian newspaper. My passion is to find older, character properties and to give them a new lease of life. My first property in France was Bordeaux Terrace in 2007. Since then, other owners have asked me to manage their properties and I have taken on a select few. My family and I now live between France and Morocco, and it is a joy to spend part of each year in Bordeaux. The city and region has a huge amount to offer, and it is a pleasure to be able to share this experience with others and help them make the most of their holiday. I work with a trusted English and French speaking property manager, who has a great deal of experience in meeting, greeting and making guests feel comfortable. If you would like to ask any questions about Bordeaux City Gardens, don’t hesitate to message me.

A luxurious one-bedroom apartment of 1002​ ​square feet (93 square meters), Bordeaux City Gardens offers contemporary comfort and period architectural finishes. It is centrally located and just a few steps from the beautiful and extensive Bordeaux Public Gardens. In a quiet residential street, this apartment is on ground floor level. The large living and dining rooms are ideal for entertaining guests and al fresco breakfast and dining is possible in the private courtyard. The bedroom has a King size bed and​ ​a camp bed can ​​be provided for an extra guest. Fittings include a TV in living room; a mounted flat screen TV in bedroom and Fibre Optic Wifi. The kitchen contains a built-in espresso and cappuccino maker, dishwasher and a wine fridge​.​ In the bathroom there is a bath and a hand-held shower and tropical rain shower, plus a separate toilet in the hallway.​ ​The laundry contains a washing machine, dryer and ironing board. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the coronavirus, we’re taking extra care to disinfect frequently touched surfaces between reservations. We are also ensuring there is a gap of at least 48 hours between bookings.

Bordeaux’s​ ​​famous Jardin Public is at the end of the street where the apartment is located. An area of 10 hectares, this delightful public garden was established in 1746 in a style inspired by Le Nôtre, the designer of the gardens at Versailles. It is a wonderful place to cycle or simply relax and enjoy the ambiance. The apartment is just a few minutes’ walk from the commercial and historic district of the city – only 600 metres from the public transport of hub of​ ​Esplanade des Quinconces. It is also close to the Roman amphitheater Palais Gallien. A multitude of excellent restaurants and bars are in close proximity on Rue Fondaudege and Cours George Clemenceau, as well as antique shops, art galleries and other high street shops. The specialist food market and a choice of many other shops can be found at Marche des Grands Hommes. The elegant boutiques on Allee de Tourny and Rue Saint Catherine are nearby, as is Bordeaux’s renowned Grand Theatre. Walk through the Public Gardens to the Contemporary Art Museum, the river and the quay​ ​and its restaurants, shopping and morning food markets, the antique and vintage shops of Rue Notre Dame and the Marche des Chartrons.