Evian

Evian is a mineral water sold bottled, for drinking, as well as in atomizers for skin care. The mineral water has made the town of Évian-les-Bains a popular tourist destination, with thermal baths, a resort and casino.¹ Evian water has been sold by The Danone Group since 1970.

Fast Facts

1. Origin: France
2. First sold: 1790
3. Evian thermal baths opened: 1824
4. First bottled: 1826
5. Evian resort opened: 1829
6. United States introduction: 1978
7. Annual sales: Over $672 million²

History

Evian water became popular in 1790 after a nobleman who had suffered from kidney and liver problems claimed that drinking the water improved his health.¹ The water now comes from several springs located near Évian-les-Bains, on the south shore of Lake Geneva. The company claims that the water spends 15 years traveling through the French Alps mineral aquifer before being extracted for bottling.³

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