Elégant T3 aux Chartrons

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place tucked away on Rue Poyenne, but this little apartment completely caught me off guard. The Chartrons neighborhood itself is honestly one of Bordeaux’s best-kept secrets – well, I mean, locals know about it, but tourists usually stick to the old city center and miss this whole area. It’s got this perfect mix of antique shops, wine bars, and actual Bordelais going about their daily business. The building sits right in the heart of it all, and you can actually hear the tram rumbling by in the morning, which sounds annoying but somehow becomes this comforting urban soundtrack.

The T3 itself – that’s French for a two-bedroom apartment, by the way – feels way more spacious than most hotel rooms you’ll find in Bordeaux proper. Honestly, the photos don’t do it justice because there’s this natural light that floods in through these tall windows that face the street. The décor is what I’d call “understated elegant” – nothing flashy, but everything feels intentional and, well, French in that effortless way they manage. The kitchen is actually functional too, which is rare for vacation rentals (I made coffee there every morning and it didn’t feel like a struggle). What really impressed me was how quiet it gets at night despite being on a main street – those old French buildings know how to keep sound out.

Walking around the Chartrons from here, you’re literally five minutes from some incredible wine shops where the owners will actually talk to you about bottles instead of just trying to sell you the most expensive thing on the shelf. The Saturday morning market on Cours de Verdun is maybe a ten-minute walk, and that’s where you’ll find the kind of produce and cheese that makes you understand why French people are so particular about food. I mean, you could easily spend a whole morning there and then come back to the apartment to actually cook something instead of eating out every meal. The area gets busy during the day but settles into this lovely residential calm by evening – perfect for sitting by those big windows with a glass of whatever Bordeaux wine you picked up that day. If you’re the type who wants to feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it, this place nails that completely.

Travelers should reserve a hotel in Bordeaux at least two months ahead of their visit to ensure availability and secure better rates, especially during the peak summer season when the city hosts numerous cultural festivals.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $148. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Très bon logement – Assetou from France – 10 July 2025 (10/10)

  La propriété
  
  What could be improved: Accueil très chaleureux

• Lit très confortable , zero bruit la nuit , proche a um magazin pour faire des commissions et a une pâtisserie . – Livia from Switzerland – 19 June 2025 (10/10)

  Très bonne localisation, grand lumineux
  
  What could be improved: Toilette que en bas

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