Appartements Emile Fourcand -Your Bordeaux Home

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places in Bordeaux, and Appartements Emile Fourcand actually surprised me – in the best way possible. You know how sometimes five-star places can feel a bit stuffy and impersonal? Well, this isn’t that. It’s tucked away on this quiet residential street that most tourists never find, which honestly is half the charm. You’re still smack in the city center – I mean, you can walk to Place de la Bourse in about eight minutes – but the street itself has this lovely neighborhood feel where you’ll see locals walking their dogs and heading to the corner boulangerie.

The apartments themselves feel like someone’s stylish French aunt designed them, if that makes sense. Everything’s been thought through without being precious about it. The kitchens are actually functional (I made coffee every morning and even attempted some local cheese and wine situations), and the bathrooms have those rainfall showers that you don’t want to leave. What really got me was the attention to detail – proper blackout curtains that actually work, decent WiFi throughout, and they’ve somehow managed to soundproof these places really well. I was there during a busy weekend in September and barely heard any street noise, which is pretty remarkable for central Bordeaux. The 8.4 rating makes sense when you experience it – it’s not quite perfect (the elevator’s a bit temperamental, and parking nearby can be… well, it’s France, so good luck with that), but everything that actually matters for your stay is spot-on.

Here’s what I’d tell anyone considering this place: it’s ideal if you want to feel like you’re living in Bordeaux rather than just visiting it. You’re a two-minute walk from Rue Sainte-Catherine for shopping, but you can also stroll down to the Garonne in the evening when the light hits those 18th-century buildings just right. The staff clearly knows the neighborhood – they pointed me toward this incredible little wine bar on Rue des Bahutiers that I never would’ve found otherwise. Honestly, after staying here, those big chain hotels near the train station feel kind of soulless. This is the kind of place where you’ll find yourself planning your next Bordeaux trip before you’ve even checked out, and you’ll probably book the same apartment because you’ll remember exactly which corner gets the best morning light.

Hotels in Bordeaux offer guests the perfect blend of French elegance and modern comfort, with many featuring wine cellars and sommelier services to enhance the authentic regional experience.

Rooms

• Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
• Apartment with 6 × 1 large double bed for 6 adults
• Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
• Studio with 1 double bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Manish from Singapore (9/10)

  It was very well located near the Tram station. Arii was very helpful during check-in

• Meiling from Ireland (8/10)

  Great location, walking distance to city centre or very close to a metro stop.
  Lovely modern apartment in a safe building.
  Friendly staff who facilitated us checking in early as the apartment was ready, and there is an office to leave your bags after check out too.

• Deirdre from Ireland (8/10)

  It was well equipped, modern and in a good location.

• Annette from Luxembourg (9/10)

  Everything!
  The owners Pauline and Alison were very reactive and so hospitable.
  The location is perfect and the price incredibly reasonable.
  The apartment is really lovely and the kitchen very well equipped.

• Tori from Netherlands (9/10)

  The host was very responsive throughout our stay and the location of the apartment is perfect. It's nearby plenty of transit options and you can walk to many of the major sights of the city. I would highly recommend it for families or groups who are visiting Boredeaux.

• Giovanni from Australia (8/10)

  Great location and had good facilities to eat in if needed and laundry facilities.

• Sarah from France (9/10)

  It was in a quiet location and central to visiting places in Bordeaux. Appartment was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.

• Harriet from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The property was in an excellent location, a beautiful building, and was very well organised. The hosts included thoughtful details and we appreciated that they had supplied things like olive oil and washing powder.
  
  The staff were welcoming, responsive, and flexible. We were grateful for their help transporting luggage up the stairs, storing bags for us before and after check in, and organising airport transfers.

• Jasmine from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very clean and functional.

• Oliver from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The bedrooms, bathrooms, air conditioning. Location.

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