Dordogne, France

A river in central france

Imagine learning the tools and attitudes of excellence in the heart of the French countryside surrounded by rolling hills and morning mist shrouded valleys. France is where my NLP journey has taken me and I would like to share my home with you as you experience the essence of NLP both for yourself and your work. I believe that the environment plays a key part of our learning and in France you have the opportunity to be outdoors or close to it depending on the weather. You have the context of a close knit village community and the clear skies that characterise this part of France. (although not guaranteed!). And to top it all you will be served some of the best local produce for your subsistence and meals during the days. The course is held at Sue’s home in France on the border of the Dordogne and the Charente. I have created a place of space and comfort where you can be truly yourself as you develop your ability to realise your true potential. Intensity can mean immersion in a relaxed way of learning that enables you to accelerate your personal and work success.

The learning will be tailored to your wishes and needs. You will learn about the patterns that you run, those that support you being the way you wish to be and what you want to achieve and those that hinder you. Overall this is about being aware of how you do what you do such that you then choose how you do what you do in a way that maximises ‘success’. NLP is the study of excellence and the training is designed for you to realise that excellence some of which you are probably currently unaware. Given that the others on the programme will have come on their own initiative with a commitment to their own learning you will find this a very safe and supportive learning environment.

People sitting around a table conversing
Delegates on the NLP Intensive in the Dordogne, France.

I refer to the programme as an Intensive; intensive meaning engaging all senses rather than working long hours. Being in this part of the world with the quiet environment and wonderful food it would be madness in my view not to benefit and learn from this immersive culture at the same time. Reflecting with others in the evenings if you choose, savouring local dishes and being a part of the nature is as much a part of the whole process as learning and laughing together in the ‘training’ parts of the day. You will get feedback both acknowledging your talents and highlighting maybe the less productive patterns. More importantly you will have the opportunity to learn new habits; new patterns while you are here. Learning happens in the now.

I am your guide throughout and am often assisted on these programmes by people who are in a kind of apprenticeship as part of their learning to be a trainer/coach/facilitator. As well as learning for themselves they are a great resource to you though will be there to help you find your own resources and answers. People return again and again to these programmes. Not because they didn’t get it the first time!! But because every programme is different and every time new learning unfolds for me as well as for my delegates. You are my guest and as they say in India (where I spend a lot of my time). The guest is God. I look forward to welcoming you to the Perigord Vert .. the Dordogne.

Upcoming Courses At This Venue

NLP IntensiveDordogne, France

Start date : June 27, 2026

End date: July 3, 2026

Times : 09:30 to 17:00

Price exc VAT : £2200

Price inc VAT : £2640

First day start time is 10am.

Last day we finish after lunch.

NLP IntensiveDordogne, France

Start date : September 5, 2026

End date: September 11, 2026

Times : 09:30 to 17:00

Price exc VAT : £2200

Price inc VAT : £2640

First day start time is 10am.

Last day we finish after lunch.

All scheduled courses can be viewed and booked on the Upcoming Courses page.

How to get here

By air

Fly to Bergerac (1 hour and 10mins from here). From there we can arrange a local taxi (usually my neighbour!) or often someone hires a car and brings others on the same flight with them. There is not a bus and taxis at the airport are expensive.
Fly to Bordeaux catch the shuttle bus just outside the airport to get to Bordeaux train station and catch a local train (takes about 1 hour) to Mussidan. We can arrange pick up from there (approx 30 mins from here).

 

By train
Eurostar to Angouleme and again we can arrange pick up (it is 45 minutes away)

 

By car
Through or over the Channel by Ferry or via Le Tunnel (long drive though I often travel this way).

Places to stay

The front of an old building in France

Pauliac Chambres d'hotes

This hotel is run by Jane, who is known in the area for cooking and cookery courses. This is a firm favorite among delegates who come to the Dordogne.

https://pauliac.fr
A French building made with white stone.

Le Patio

Paul and Nicky run this charming period bed and breakfast in La Tour-Blanche, a small village in the Périgord Vert region of France.

https://www.lepatiodordogne.com