Speaking of small world stories, I was living in Bordeaux from late 2012 to early 2014. Spent first several months in La Bastide then moved further from the centre to Lormont. Used to go out to the Atlantic coast - mostly around Cap Ferret and Arcachon for day trips all the time. My main weekend haunts were the (over-priced) cafes near the Grand Théâtre and Place du Parlement. Oh yes and the Capucins Market area for fresh oysters and wine on weekends. If you were near those places (and Rue Ste Catherine) 2013 to early 2014 I'm sure we must have crossed paths :)