Amboise, France About France Intense
Since 2003, France Intense has operated across the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Paris, and Provence, delivering cultural, food and wine experiences throughout France. The company handles incoming tourism across the country and manages regional operations from Amboise, Tours, Reims, Beaune, Sarlat and Aix-en-Provence.
France Intense runs small group and private day tours, including guaranteed-departure regional trips and customized end-to-end packages. Its wine portfolio spans sommelier-led tastings in Champagne family grower estates, the Burgundy Grands Crus route, Saint Emilion, and Bordeaux Medoc. Culinary offerings combine food and wine tours with cooking and tasting experiences. The company also designs multi-day and multi-week itineraries, books 4-star hotel packages, and provides ground transportation via Mercedes minibuses. CEO Pascal Mineau's background as sommelier and restaurant manager in Michelin-starred establishments directly informs the company's approach to gastronomy and wine programming. France Intense operates with a team of 11–50 staff members, positioning the company to deliver personalized service across diverse tour formats and destinations.