5 Day

Breakthrough Process
France

Five Days to Find Clarity

The Breakthrough Process France is a five-day immersive programme for individuals who want depth, honesty, and real change.

You arrive with something unresolved. A decision, a pattern, or a situation you know needs attention. Work with experienced facilitators and a small group to understand what is really happening and what needs to change.

This is not a retreat for wellbeing or networking. It is a structured, psychologically informed process designed to help you think clearly, see differently, and make an actionable plan for change.

The mountain setting is inspirational. Away from distraction and routine, you have the space to think clearly and see yourself and your situation with fresh perspective.

“I had no idea how life-changing the Breakthrough Process would be. This really was an extraordinary space for change.”

Sarah, Artist

“I was honestly blown away – truly magic in the mountains. Thank you for the profound change that you’ve helped bring about.”

Daisy, Charity Director

“It impacted me as a person and a professional - I couldn’t have asked for a better combination!”

Orshi, Communications & Engagement Officer

“The programme cracked open new perspectives, emotions and insight. This has led to profound improvements in my life.”

William, Strategy Director

“It exceeded my expectations – it’s not just my baggage that’s been unpacked but the attic too!”

Sophie, Full-Time Mum

“It was challenging, brilliant and inspirational. It came at a great time in my life, leaving a job, and thinking about what next.”

Claire, Executive Assistant

“Two years on, I feel less volatile, more stable in my decision making, and more settled in knowing myself.”

John, Company Director

Where You'll Be

‘Lookout rock’, Bardou Village. Step back from daily life and gain perspective on your challenge.

Bardou village, nestled in wilderness. Not a road or streetlight in sight.

Breakthrough participants.

New horizons from every window, offering fresh perspective on your challenge.

Bardou is a 17th century stone village surrounded by cobbled paths, wild peacocks and stunning natural wilderness. Famous writers, including Douglas Adams, have found clarity here.

Wild peacocks roam Bardou village.

Mountain village house in Bardou Village, France.

Beautiful sunset views from the village.

Your Breakthrough Journey

Book a discovery call

  • Day 1

    Arrive, settle, meet the group and facilitators. Begin to define what you are bringing.

  • Day 2

    Explore your world and how your challenge sits within it. Move beyond surface description.

  • Day 3

    Break through. Discover deeper patterns and connections shaping your experience.

  • Day 4

    Consolidate insight. Clarify what needs to change. Develop a personal plan for action.

  • Day 5

    Integrate learning. Prepare to return to your life with clarity and direction.

  • After the programme

    Three hours of one-to-one and group follow-up sessions in London to support implementation.

What's Included

Book your free call

  • Small Group Work

    A carefully curated group of up to eight participants.

  • Expert Guidance

    Support and facilitation from our expert team that's equivalent to 8 months of weekly psychotherapy or coaching.

  • Breakthrough Activities

    Full days of structured group work, reflection, outdoor activities and creative processing.

  • Private Room in Historic Village

    Stay in a single occupancy room in a beautiful, privately-owned 17th century mountain village surrounded by stunning wilderness.

  • Fully catered

    Delicious local French mountain food prepared daily and catered to dietary needs.

  • Follow-up support

    Three hours of follow-up support in London.

Programme Facilitators

The Breakthrough Process team brings a wealth of expertise to each programme, including psychology, leadership, and coaching.

  • Dr Tom Cotton

    Programme Lead & Group Process Facilitator

  • Andy Iwaniec

    Group Process Facilitator

  • Annabel Dunstan

    Programme Host & Outdoor Lead

  • Alice Mayor

    Programme Coordinator

Meet the team

FAQs

  • What is included in the cost of the programme?

    The cost includes accommodation (private room in Bardou Village), 3 meals a day (catered to all dietary requirements) and all programme activities.

    The cost does not include your return travel or transfers to Bardou, France.

  • Where will I be staying?

    Private room in shared mountain village house. Shared bathrooms.

  • Do I need to have done psychological work before?

    No - for many participants it will have been their first time in a group programme. Your initial consultation call is a good opportunity to explore how The Breakthrough Process works, and whether the approach feels like a good fit for you.

  • What type of challenge can I bring to the programme?

    One problem in life tends to impact several areas of life, so it’s rare participants arrive with just one challenge.

    You are welcome to bring one or multiple challenges to any of our programmes. Our expert team will help guide you to gain clarity on each of your challenges and help you to better understand better the forces that underpin them, ultimately leading you to new perspectives and actionable change.

  • How do I get to Bardou Village?

    If you're travelling from outside of France, the nearest airports are Toulouse (2 ½ hours), Montpellier (1 ½ hours) and Beziers (1 hour). The nearest train station is Beziers. Once your place is confirmed, we connect up all participants ahead of the programme and recommend you pre-book and share taxis, or hire a car.

  • What should I pack?

    Once your place is confirmed on the programme, we send a packing list to all participants including our recommendations for mountain living and outdoor activities.

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