Our story

As often in the history of history, a hidden treasure buried deep underground was uncovered by chance. In 1789, a French noble man, the Comte de Laizer, stumbled upon a spring during a walk ands became convinced the water has cured his kidney stones and improved his health.
What began as a miraculous personal discovery soon gained wider recognition. Following the chance discovery that revealed the spring's remarkable properties, Monsieur Cachat, the owner of the land, was drawn to the quality of the water and began sharing it with the local community

What initially served as drinking water soon took on a broader role : visitors no longer wished only to drink water but also to immerse themsleves in it. This growing interest led to the opening of the first thermal spa in 1806, marking the beginingof hydrotherapy in Évian-les Bains.
the reputation of the water continued to expand throughout the region and beyond. Throughout the 19th century, the medical profession showed increasing interest in evian natural mineral water, reinforcing its role in therapeutic and wellness practices.

As demand for the water grew, the desire to extend its benefits beyond the spa naturally followed. In 1826, the King of Piedmont-Sardania signed the deed of incorporation of the company established to exploit the alkaline natural mineral waters of Évian. In the same year the first bottling workshop was created inside the Griffon, just behing what is now known as the Cachat source.

As early as 1926, the Cachat Spring was granted public interest status and placed under a dedicated protection perimeter. A landmark decision that reflects a long standing commitment to preserving the exceptional quality of evian natural mineral water.

We co-founded the Association for the Protection of the evian Mineral Water Impluvium (aka APIEME) with 13 municipalities in 1992 to protect the impluvium which covers a total of 35km². Since then, we’ve been working hand-in-hand with the local community to not only foster local development but make sure our source has a healthy sustainable future.
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