evian bottling plant tour

Practical infos

The evian journey 2 hours.

• The factory : discover the reinvented bottling site
• The museum : immerse yourself in a fun and interactive space for young and old !

The evian journey 4 hours

• The impluvium : discover the impluvium of the natural evian mineral water (1000m altitude)
• The Cachat spring : follow in the footsteps of the history of evian

Outdoor Visits

Visits of the Cachat source and the impluvium (1000 meters above sea level) take place outside. Don’t forget to adapt your clothing to the weather conditions expected on the day of the visit.

For security reasons, online reservation is mandatory . The site closes registrations 24 hours in advance . You can take advantage of group booking rates from 20 people. Visits in French and English only.

The organiser reserves the right to cancel the tour 48 hours before the event if fewer than 5 people register. Tickets will be refunded in full.

Our industrial site may experience line stoppages beyond our control. We will do our best to restore production during your visit. No refund will be given in the event of a breakdown.

The day of the visit

Private vehicles are not allowed on the bottling site . The bottling site can only be entered using a dedicated shuttle service awaiting you in the Evian visitor car park, located in front of the bottling site’s gatehouse, in Rue des Vignes Rouges, Amphion-les-Bains. Therefore, you are committed to the return journey and length of tour chosen. To ensure a smooth visit for everyone, please arrive 15 minutes before the departure. In case of lateness, the visit cannot be postponed.

Meeting point

EVIAN BOTTLING SITE evian visitor parking, Rue des Vignes Rouges, 74500 Publier, France

+33 (0)4 50 84 80 18 [email protected]

As the site is subject to the Vigipirate plan and is recognised as an Operator of Vital Importance (OIV) by the French government, security is one of our priorities, which is why the bottling site is subject to very strict rules:

• To access the site, you will be asked to identity document. Otherwise, we will not be able to grant you access. If your child does not have one, please ensure to bring your family records book.
• On arrival you will be required to pass through metal detectors . Please also note that you may be searched. So please be sure to avoid all metal objects.
• In accordance with government regulations, access to the evian experience requires a sanitary pass for all persons aged 12 and over.

While you are visiting the production line, please stay in your group ; it will affect smooth running of the tour, if you become separated. Please note that the site is under video surveillance to ensure the safety of people and property . The plant is a food-processing site, where many strict health and safety rules apply; animals are therefore strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

• All areas of the evian experience are accessible to people with reduced mobility due to specific facilities (nearby parking, automatic doors, adapted toilets and lifts).
• The entire evian experience is based on various intuitive media and explanations provided by a guide, enabling visitors with cognitive disabilities to enjoy the visit.
• We are currently working on a device to enable deaf and hard of hearing visitors to discover the site.

The Evian mineral water bottling plant

Évian mineral water owes its reputation for being good for the health to Count Jean-Charles de Laizer who, whilst out for a walk, quenches his thirst with the water from the Sainte-Catherine spring on Mr Cachat’s property.

Count Laizer, who suffers from kidney and liver ailments, drinks it regularly and sees his health rapidly improve. He praises the merits of this “miraculous” water and doctors begin to prescribe it. Success is so rapid that Mr Cachat puts an enclosure around his spring and starts selling the water.

Two visits: 2-hour discovery tour in the bottling plant, or 4 hours with a bus circuit from the Gavot plateau (impluvium) and visiting the Cachat spring, to finish at the plant (discover the production lines).

For the 4-hour visits, please wear suitable clothing as the Cachat spring and the impluvium spring are both outside at an altitude of 1000 metres.

INFORMATION

For organisational reasons it is required to book your visit online. Due to safety reasons the bottling plant is subject to very strict regulations:

• Identity check (ID cards for adults, ID cards or family register for children).
• Metal detector and search on entering.
• The site is under video surveillance.

Important: All the departures are in Évian in front of the Palais Lumière, whichever visit you choose to do.

Protect Your Trip »

Where Your Bottled Water Comes From

The Mayo Clinic recommends drinking about two liters of water a day to flush our bodily systems and replenish lost fluids. As our bodies are composed of approximately 60 percent water, we should be keen to follow its advice. When we're at home, we reach for the tap or the Brita pitcher in the fridge. But on the road, many of us duck into the nearest convenience store and grab a bottle of chilled agua . Usually, we select the cheapest brand; however, sometimes, that glamorous cylindrical or -- gasp! -- square-bottomed bottle catches our eye. We then wonder: Is this how water tastes on that tropical island? Before you know it, you're out the door with a bottle that cost you many pretty pennies.

Whether it's our discerning cosmopolitan tastes, wanderlust or simple on-the-go thirst, we've started buying domestic and imported H2O bottles in bulk. Supplying data to the International Bottled Water Association , the Beverage Marketing Corporation reports that, on average, each American consumed 16.7 gallons of bottled water in 2000. In just 10 years, that number jumped to 27.6 gallons. This 65-percent increase in consumption meant an approximately $4.7 billion in additional revenue for producers. And the U.S. isn't even one of the top three consumers. Per capita, Mexico, Italy and the United Arab Emirates -- three different countries on three different continents -- lead the consumer pack in this multi-billion dollar, international business.

Since bottled water now arrives from all over the world to sit on local shelves, we decided to investigate seven popular brands and find out A) where their water comes from, and B) how their water is purified, if at all. This year, the investigative non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found that nine of the 10 top-selling brands fail to disclose this information on their labels. Organizations like EWG urge producers to imitate their product and aim for transparency. Yet, more than half of the 173 brands reviewed by EWG failed their water transparency test.

So, sit back, grab some water and take a quick tour of your favorite bottled brands.

[See a photo recap of Where Your Bottled Water Comes From ]

The Ricker family started selling water in 1859. Since then, the Poland Spring company has been integral in growing western Maine's tourism industry by promoting the health benefits of its spring water and the relaxing wilderness setting of its mineral spring. The main bottling facility is now in Hollis, Maine, but it's not worth visiting: Public tours of the plant ceased after Sept. 11 because it is an emergency water provider for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. But you can visit the natural Poland Spring, from which the water derives its name, just 45 minutes north of Portland, Maine by car. Here, annual precipitation filters through the soil and replenishes the spring. Pipelines and trucks transport the spring water to the bottling plant, where it endures micro-filtration, ultraviolet light disinfection, even ozone disinfection before being bottled and further inspected.

This complex operation relies on the production of the spring. Therefore, the company runs the Poland Spring Preservation Society and Park, where you'll find the natural spring and the original bottling facility, now a museum that showcases the brand's heritage. The company even employs Jason Libby, who oversees a team of educators that gives tours and teaches visitors about Poland Spring -- the company and the natural resource. Also on the premises are four miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, which are open to the public. And nearby, the Poland Spring Resort welcomes guests with a golf course, grass tennis courts and wallet-friendly prices. To learn more about Poland Spring, check out the company's website .

Spouting the slogan "Live Young," Evian ads emphasize the drinking experience over its water's taste. According to Preetam Rao, a senior brand manager for the company, "At Evian, we really focus on how it makes you feel and the resulting mindset." Hence, we get the " Roller Babies " YouTube video, the culmination of the dancing babies phenomenon. But beneath its proliferating advertisements, Evian is a bottled water producer with a unique source and back-story. In the French Alps, rain and melting snow filters through glacial sand and clay for more than 15 years before reaching Evian's aquifer. The water then surges upward, emerging from the Cachat Spring in the town of vian-Les-Bains. The company taps the aquifer and funnels water directly into bottles without touching or altering it in anyway.

Already a glamorous resort town in its own right, Évian-Les-Bains draws thousands of luxury travelers that seek the mythical rejuvenating powers of the Cachat Spring. The Alps and Lake Geneva provide a stunning backdrop to Evian's source. Visitors can tour the bottling plant, which is a 30-minute bus ride from the city center. You can also splurge and stay at the Évian Royal Resort and pamper yourself at the Les Thermes Evian spa. For more information concerning the town and the water source, check out Evian's website .

Florida is renowned for its gorgeous, rejuvenating beaches, so why not get your water from a place with such relaxed vibes? Zephyrhills hopes you'll think just that. Based in central Florida, the brand takes pride in its state of origin, and rightly so, as its product derives from Crystal Springs, which is fueled by the Floridian Aquifer -- a massive water source deep below the state. The water gushes from a crack in the limestone bedrock, supplying Crystal Springs with 40 million gallons of H20 a day. A 3.5-mile pipe directs about one to two percent of the surging water to the bottling plant in Zephyrhills, Fla. There the freshly arrived fluid is filtered, purified and tested before reaching the army of plastic bottles. The plant reports that the contents on each of its 10 production lines are examined 200 times a day by laboratory workers and microbiologists. The final step is filling the bottles, which 10 spinning machines do at the rate of about 1,300 bottles per minute. It's an incredible operation.

Unfortunately, you can't see the mechanized bottling process in person, but you can venture to Crystal Springs, Fla. In the 1960s, swimmers and sunbathers used the area as a popular watering hole and nearly devastated the natural surroundings. Fortunately, this natural water source became a nature preserve that has since recovered. Now, the pools are populated with varieties of fish. Human traffic is limited to group tours led by Karen Pate, a local expert, who details this verdant, thriving ecosystem. To arrange a trip, check out the Crystal Springs Preserve website .

You immediately recognize the bottle -- that square, light-blue container with four elongated white letters on its side. Coming from the honeymoon hot spot, Fiji Water is one of the most identifiable bottled water brands on the planet. The precious liquid inside the container derives from an artesian aquifer in the isolated Yaqara Valley of Viti Levu, the largest of the Fiji islands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA , defines "artesian water" as "water from a well tapping a confined aquifer in which the water level stands at some height above the top of the aquifer." What that means is that the water you find on the shelf is completely untouched and unchanged. Each bottle's contents contain tiny amounts of silica, fluoride, and bicarbonate that are acquired while filtering through an ancient volcanic rock that surrounds the aquifer; it's these minerals that give the water its distinctly smooth taste.

Although the bottling facility directly above the aquifer is closed to the public, the lush Fijian scenery is just as refreshing as the water. We suggest zip-lining over the island's rainforest canopy; a thrill for many adventurers. But if you prefer to have your feet on the ground, Koroyanitu National Heritage Park offers dramatic hiking trails. And for peaceful relaxation, head to Natadola Beach with its soft white sand and soothing waves. For more information about Fiji Water, check out the company's website .

A product of the Coca-Cola Company, Dasani is one of the most popular brands of bottled water in America. But why exactly? The water in those blue vortex-like bottles actually comes from the local water supply near bottling plants across the country. According to the Coca Cola Company website , the factories filter and purify the water using "a state-of-the-art, multiple-barrier treatment system." Although the company admits that the treatment process might vary from plant to plant based on location and water quality, Coca-Cola regularly tests its product to assure consumers that Dasani water meets FDA specifications of "purified water."

Because the water comes from multiple sources, the best place to taste Dasani is your own home, which also encourages the brand's go-green message. A Coca-Cola spokesperson recently reminded us that the company's carbon footprint (and transportation costs) is reduced because bottling facilities around the country distribute the product. At the forefront of the company's eco-friendly focus, the new PlantBottle, according to the Dasani website , is made from up to 30 percent plant-based material and is 100 percent recyclable. But if you are feeling less green and still interested in learning more about Dasani, Atlanta -- home to the World of Coca-Cola and company headquarters -- is the best place to "witness" its origins.

Many people (ourselves included) are stunned to learn that Perrier's fizz is au naturale . That's right: Perrier water emerges from the ground already bubbly, without any help from the bottlers. When Perrier first started bottling the effervescent water in the early 20th century, the company took the liquid straight from a spring called Les Bouillens (or "The Bubbles") in Vergèze, France. Carbon dioxide bubbles are released from volcanic gases deep underground and caught in the upward-moving water stream, which fuels the spring. However, to keep up with demand, the carbonic gas and the water are now extracted separately at different depths. The gas is purified and then reintroduced to the water at the precise carbonation levels of the spring. The result is the tasty sparkling water that fills those iconic green bottles, which are also manufactured in Vergèze.

Originally the site of a Roman spa resort, Vergèze is a charming, petite town; however, there is little see or do there aside from tour the spring. You must make reservations for tours, which include admission to Harmsworth House, a chateau and museum. But good news: You can reach Vergèze in less than 45 minutes from Montpellier, which has many attractions like the Chateau de Flaugergues. For more information about the water and touring Les Bouillens , check out Perrier's website .

Legend has it that San Pellegrino mineral water received two thumbs up from Leonardo di Vinci in 1509. And with that blessing, it's no wonder this stuff is bottled up and sweetly savored. San Pellegrino mineral water originates from three Italian springs fueled by an aquifer 1,300 feet below the surface. Filtering down through approximately 2,200 feet of earth in the Dolomite Mountain range, rain water and snow take more than 30 years to reach the aquifer. The limestone and volcanic rock that surround the subterranean basin provide a unique combination of minerals that subtly flavor the emerging liquid. Naturally occurring carbon dioxide -- taken from the same springs but at a greater depth than that of the water -- is bubbled back through the liquid. From there, the now-fizzy fluid is bottled in lime-green glass and slapped with a sky-blue label that provides a detailed mineral analysis.

For centuries, the town where this takes place, San Pellegrino Terme, has been a tiny resort destination. Although the bottling plant doesn't offer tours, you can still find evidence of just how important the springs have been to this town by visiting its historical buildings. See the grand San Pellegrino Water Hall -- a palatial tasting area with marble basins and colorful frescos. The town is also nearby Bergamo and Milan , two cities with many historic attractions. For more information about San Pellegrino Terme and its famed mineral water, check out the town's website and the company's website .

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Évian-les-Bains

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the haute-savoie.

Famous all over the world for its mineral water, the spa town of Évian-les-Bains has preserved beautiful buildings with old-world late 19th-century and early 20th-century charm, including the former Thermal Baths, Buvette Cachat pavilion, Casino, former luxury hotels and Villa Lumière where the town hall is located. This spa town is also a very pleasant water sports and seaside resort on Lake Geneva with its harbour, beach and flower-decorated shores.

Additional information Évian-les-Bains

The town of Évian is located on the south shore of Lake Geneva , leaning against the foothills of the Chablais pre-Alps, in the north of the Haute-Savoie department. Neighboring Switzerland is 13 km away by lake (daily connections with Lausanne in 35 minutes) and 45 km from Geneva.

Spa and climatic resort, Évian has experienced tourist development since the beginning of the 19th century, after the discovery of the properties of its natural mineral water, today exported throughout the world. Nowadays, the resort offers different forms of tourist activities throughout the seasons: seaside, well-being and fitness, conferences and seminars, sports tourism, cultural tourism.

The gastronomic specialties are naturally influenced by lake and mountain products: perch and féra fillets from Lake Geneva, Savoyard recipes based on cheeses ( Abondance , Reblochon, Tomme, etc.), white wines from Ripaille, Marin ...

Things to see and do

• "Villa Lumière" (1885-1896):
• Former summer residence of the Lyon Lumière family (parents of the famous brothers who invented cinema), this sumptuous villa in a classic French style inspired by the Renaissance, has become the City Hall in 1927.
• Free visit to the hall, the large lounge and the wedding lounge from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays.
• Theater and Casino:
• The theater (1883-1885) is in neo-classical style, built by a student of Charles Garnier (designer of the Paris Opera). Its capacity is 300 places.
• The Casino was built in 1911 by the architect JA Hébrard on the site of the Château de Blonay, bequeathed to the town in 1877 for the creation of a “gaming house”.
• Notre-Dame de l'Assomption Church: Church of medieval origin, it contains frescoes, wooden stalls, statuary... Discover the Stations of the Cross by Pierre Christin.
• Funicular (1907-1913):
• Its function was to transport spa guests from the large hotels located on the heights of Évian, to the source, the thermal refreshment bar and the thermal establishment (current Palais Lumière ).
• It operates free of charge every day from the last weekend in April until Heritage Days. Departure station at the back of the Palais Lumière.
• Palais Lumière: Former thermal baths built between 1900 and 1902, this building typical of thermal architecture is today a cultural space (exhibitions and media library) and conferences.
• Gribaldi House: One of the oldest buildings in the city, completely renovated by the municipality to house the city's archives. An exhibition open to the public is organized each year from the end of April to the end of October.
• Pré-Curieux Water Garden:
• This garden is located at the western entrance to Évian in a property bordering the lake. A research and communication unit on wetlands, it presents, through exhibitions and an itinerary in the park, the different ecosystems linked to water: pond, torrent, marsh, wet meadow, delta, etc.
• The site can be visited every day from May to September with or without a guide, access by solar boat (capacity 70 people) from Evian.
• Visits at 10 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - duration 2h15 (boat transport included).
• Evian natural mineral water sources, avenue des Sources: The Cachat source - former Sainte Catherine fountain - is the most famous of the many sources that emerged in Evian. Built in 1903, like the refreshment bar opposite it, it flows constantly every day of the year at a temperature of 11.6°.
• Exhibition hall of the Evian Mineral Water Company:
• Located in the heart of the pedestrian street, the Cachat refreshment bar, built in 1903 by the architect Jean Hébrard, is a masterpiece work of Art Nouveau.
• From May to September, it houses an exhibition on Evian brand products. Advertising items store.
• Visit to the Evian bottling plant:
• Industrial site - Amphion plain 5 km away.
• Guided tours with presentation of the history and geological origin of mineral water, then discovery of the complete bottling process. Visits all year round according to a predefined calendar and online registration on the evianexperience.com website
• The presence of the lake and the mountain allows you to practice a large number of sporting and leisure activities: boating, horse riding, tennis, golf, hiking, mountain biking...

Places of interest

Events and festivities.

• Artistic exhibitions at the Palais Lumière .
• The Évian carnival on the 4th weekend of February.
• The Piano Marathon in April.
• In May, the Spring of the Grange: Piano Festival.
• Pentecost weekend: Festileman (stands and outdoor concerts on the quays).
• Les Rencontres Musicales (classical music festival): the first half of July.
• Fireworks on Lake Geneva on July 14 and August 15.
• Amundi Evian Championship , “Major” world women’s golf tournament: in July.
• Summer Stages (varied outdoor concerts, with free access) at the end of July and August.
• European Heritage Days.
• Les Recompensas (gastronomic fair of local products and competition): in October.
• Évian Tatooshow: in October.
• The Fabulous Village or the legend of the Flottins: Every year in December, Évian presents an original village "the Fabulous Village", made up of huts and sculptures made from driftwood drifting on the lake and neighboring rivers. This village comes alive every evening for 3 weeks with the tales and pranks of the "flottins", imaginary characters who haunt the lake...
• From 26 june to 6 july 2024
• La Grange au Lac, Neuvecelle, avenue des Mélèzes
• The Rencontres Musicales d'Evian will take place from June 26 to July 6,2024.
• From 11 to 14 july 2024
• Evian Resort Golf Club, Route du Golf
• Since 1994, the Amundi Evian Championship has brought together the greatest legends of women's golf in the unique setting of the Evian Resort.

Detailed information

Visits, leisure and activities nearby

• By cruise: 2nd passenger port on Lake Geneva , Evian allows - all year round - to escape on the lake to Switzerland, on authentic steamboats: Lausanne, Montreux... Aperitif and dancing cruises, fireworks... from June to September.
• In the neighboring town - 9 km away - the Château de Ripaille allows you to discover the history of the counts and dukes of Savoy and also taste the estate's wines.
• Yvoire is located 20 km away and offers visitors its 700 years of history, strolling through its cobbled streets, among the houses and medieval ramparts, we discover its castle, its church, its small port, magnificently flowered.
• Évian is crowned by two massifs, culminating at an altitude of 2200 m: the Dent d'Oche and the Mémises. Fifteen minutes from Evian, these massifs are a fabulous area for hiking or mountain biking, rafting, fishing in streams or picking mushrooms, depending on the season and taste.
• A map of walking and hiking trails presents all the marked routes in the territory of the Pays du Léman which brings together the 16 municipalities of the canton of Évian. On sale in tourist offices.

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Evian travel guide

Visit Evian (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, France)

Evian-les-Bains is a lovely town on the edge of Lake Leman in the French Alps, north-east of Geneva and with Switzerland on the opposite shore of the lake.. A few years ago Evian won the award for the best resort in France in the World Travel Awards and is also, of course, famous for its spring water which is sold worldwide.

The town first became known to visitors with the discovery of its famous mineral water, and the first baths were built here in Evian in 1824. With its position on the edge of Lac Leman, the biggest lake in Europe, its proximity to the mountains, and the building of some fabulous buildings in the early 19th century when spa baths were all the rage in Europe, Evian has a great deal for visitors to enjoy

Explore Evian

France This Way review: below we mention some of the most important highlights to see in Evian, but it is the town as a whole and its lakeside setting that creates the lasting impression on you rather than any particular monument.

Your first stop should be at Evian-les-Bains tourist office which can give you a useful map with a walking route of the town which takes in the key buildings.

The walk along the lakeside is particularly nice with the lake and views across to Switzerland on one side and some fabulous buildings including the Palais Lumiere, the Casino and the Theatre on the other. You can almost imagine the gentry of the early 19th century promenading up and down along Evian's quays.

The Palais Lumiere is a lovely building with views out to the lake that was built by a Parisian architect at the begining of the 19th century. Its facade is a lovely yellow and white and on its roof is a wonderful square tower and glass dome. Walk up the stairs and in the large entrance lobby you can see paintings of nymphs. The palace is also used as an art gallery.

Inside, the large hall is a beautiful airy space with coloured light entering through the large stained glass windows. This area was the pump room and water flowed into the red marble basins beneath each of the four statues in the room. Take a look at the floor which is a beautiful wooden polished floor laid out in a star pattern. Upstairs were treatment rooms but these are now function rooms.

Evian's theatre was built in the late 19th century and has a neo-classical facade. Inside it still has its original polychrome and gilded decoration and is still open as a theatre.

The Casino dominates the water-front promenade in Evian-les-Bains. Any spa town worth its salt had a Casino in the early 1900s and Evian was no exception. In 1877 Evian was bequeathed a 17th century castle which was turned into a Casino. In 1911 this was destroyed and the new casino built. It is dominated by its cupola which was inspired by the Neo-Byzantine style.

The Villa Lumiere has been the Town Hall for Evian since 1927. It too is built in neo-classical style. It belonged to Antoine Lumiere whose sons Louis and Auguste who invented the cinematograph: their work is celebrated in the Museum of Lumiere at Lyon .

Inside the Villa Lumiere, the hall and the gilded drawing room (now the wedding room) are open to the public during office hours.

The Cachat pump room is a fabulous building and has a wonderful entrance with a cupola of glazed tiles and a huge semi-circular glass window. This was the centre of spa-based social life and contains a reading room and a lounge with the water fountain at the centre. This building is the best Art Nouveau building in Evian and is considered one of the best examples of spa resort architecture in France.

The Cachat spring is the most famous of the numerous springs in Evian and is opposite the Cachat pump room. Its fame began when it cured a mysterious illness suffered by the Baron of La Rochette, and the waters of Evian are now famous throughout the world.

Also worth seeing in Evian

Behind the lake front area is the main town where you can explore lots of attractive medieval streets, often opening up to give a view over the lake. The market square was the centre of commerce when the lake was a commercial harbour.

Don't miss the musical fountain on Quai Paul Leger next to the marina. A spectacle of water and music that takes about half an hour, the musical fountain is free and operates between May and October.

Evian still has a working funicular railway, originally built to take guests between the Cachat spring and the Splendide and Royal hotels. It is now open in the summer season for tourists.

Of course Evian is also still popular for its spa treatments and Les Thermes d'Evian occupy a lovely position opposite the lake.

Attractions lose to Evian les Bains

There are a good number of places of interest to visit during your stay in or near Evian. Among our favourites:

- If you are interested in the bottling process of Evian you can visit Evian's bottling plant at their factory between Thonon and Evian.

- There is a water garden on the edge of Lac Leman at Evina. The Jardins de L'eau du pré curieux are set in 3.5 hectares and show various water-based ecosystems. Access is by boat from the Quai Baron de Blonay (the main quay in Evian).

- Boats also leave Evian to take you on a 35 minute boat trip across the lake to the Swiss 'riviera' town of Lausanne. From here you can also take boat trips all along the Swiss lake edge and visit the beautiful towns of Montreux and Vevey and Chillon.

- Ripaille castle is 8km from Evian and as well as visiting the 15th century castle and its arboretum you can sample and buy wine from the estate.

- There are several picturesque villages along the lake near Evian, with Yvoire to the west being one of our favourite villages in France.

You can find more travel ideas in the Haute-Savoie guide and the Rhone-Alpes guide .

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Tourist classifications for Evian

Evian is classified as a village in bloom (ville fleurie) 4*

Address: Évian-les-Bains, Thonon-les-Bains, Rhone-Alpes, 74500, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 46.383333, longitude 6.583333

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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby.

• Jardin d'eau de pré curieux: remarkable garden
• Evian-les-Bains : ville fleurie 4* (2 km)
• Le Labyrinthe - Jardin des Cinq Sens: remarkable garden (20 km)
• Yvoire : most beautiful village (20 km)
• Cascade de la Diomaz: site of natural beauty (21 km)
• Roc d'Enfer: site of natural beauty (22 km)
• Mole: site of natural beauty (32 km)
• Jardin botanique alpin La Jaÿsinia: remarkable garden (35 km)
• Voltaire Chateau: national monument (39 km)
• Col de Romme: site of natural beauty (39 km)
• Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval : most beautiful village (39 km)
• Cascade du Rouget: site of natural beauty (39 km)

Market days in Evian, France

Regular market(s) are held in Evian each Friday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.)

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Evian Carbon Neutral Bottling Plant, Evian-les-Bains

Danone’s subsidiary Evian opened its new upgraded bottling plant located in Evian-les-Bains, France, in September 2017. The new plant became the first food and water facility to achieve carbon neutral status in the country.

Project Type

Bottling plant upgrade

Evian-les-Bains, France

Construction Started

September 2017

The $280m investment in the bottling plant is part of an agreement signed by Danone at the COP21 UN climate change conference to become carbon-neutral by 2020. Evian was the first brand chosen to implement the plan.

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The project is aimed at reducing carbon footprint across all aspects of the Evian bottled water production lifecycle, including design, production, transportation and recycling.

The brand has already been certified by the Carbon Trust as carbon-neutral in the US and Canada. Evian bottles bearing the Carbon Trust seal will be sold from January 2018.

Evian bottling plant transformation

The Evian-les-Bains site was originally built in 1965 and required major renovation works by the early-2010s.

Danone launched the transformation project in 2011 with its carbon-neutral goal in mind and upgraded the facility without any major disruption to production.

The upgraded facility is spread across a 130,000m² area and includes a new visitor’s gallery.

New technology and production lines at Evian’s new facility

The transformation of the Evian bottling facility involved installation of state-of-the-art technology and implementation of high-quality processes across the site. The project required demolition, as well as reconstruction of various areas of the site.

Ten new linear production lines have been installed that can produce seven million multi-format polyethylene terephtalate (PET) plastic bottles a day. The production lines are highly efficient and can produce, fill and package the water at a speed of 72,000 bottles an hour in a single integrated process.

Investment in packaging

Packaging accounts for 51% of Evian’s worldwide carbon footprint. To achieve its carbon-neutral status, Danone plans to use 25% of recycled plastics in its Evian bottles and 50% for some formats by 2020. It also aims to produce two billion bottles a year at the Evian-les-Bains site and develop innovative packaging solutions.

Located near the plant, an international research and development centre carries out research on ways to reduce the usage of virgin PET and increase the use of recycled and plant-based plastic in its packaging.

Danone aims to ensure its Evian bottles are 100% recyclable, while also collaborating with other companies to develop packaging made from 100% plant-based plastic. Its long-term aim is to use 100% recycled materials in all its products.

Transportation and logistics

The Evian-les-Bains site is equipped with the biggest private train station in France to transport bottled Evian to markets across the world. Shipping by train results in 80 times lesser carbon footprint compared to road transport.

60% of the plant’s production is currently transported by train, which is to be increased in the future. Danone also aims to use multimodal transport solutions to further reduce its carbon footprint.

Details of Danone’s carbon-neutral project

Water and energy consumption (7%), greenhouse gas emissions, transportation (42%) and wastewater management are other aspects of Evian bottled water production, which contribute to the carbon footprint. Danone is undertaking a number of steps to reduce the carbon emissions from these aspects to achieve its goal of 100% carbon-neutral status.

Danone is sourcing renewable energy for the plant in order to achieve carbon neutrality with respect to energy consumption. The company has signed a contract with ECOHZ to supply 300GWh of renewable energy from its Valorcine power plant, which produces hydropower.

Danone is also raising awareness about recycling to encourage consumers to sort and recycle the used Evian bottles.

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Évian-les-Bains, Where the Water Runs Free

On the southern shore of lake geneva, the pretty french belle époque town of évian-les-bains, an hour away from switzerland’s geneva, offers slow walks along the promenade and healing treatments with therapeutic évian water. for saa sawubona ..

Vevey, an hour away.

From the Source

At Source Cachat, in the spa town of Évian-les Bains, I’m standing in a queue of tourists and locals, armed with an empty bottle. The magnificent stained glass panes of the art-nouveau masterpiece, the Buvette Cachat, the pump room across the street twinkles in the dull winter light. From the single tap against a pale pink-and-white colonnade with shimmery mosaics, water spurts mineral-rich and is said to trickle over 15 years through the strata of the flanking Chablais Mountains. After my turn, I sip on cool and refreshing Évian water, the sort that’s sold in the bottles you find across some 143 countries. The water is free to enjoy and it’s easy to spot the tourists carrying single bottles and posing for photographs while the locals, carrying crates of empties, smile stiffly and nod tolerantly.

Back in 1789, at this very fountain once known as the Saint Catherine spring and then owned by one M. Cachat, the Marquis of Lessert is said to have drank the water and claimed that soon after his kidney ailments abated. Consequently, Évian water was sold for it curative properties, the town welcomed a stream of “health” visitors and in 1878, the French Ministry of Health validated the water’s healing and restorative powers. Today, medical treatments to assist with digestive, metabolic, rheumatic and urinary tract infections are administered at Les Thermes Évian (www.lesthermesevian.com), in conjunction with a dizzying range of water-based personal training sessions, hydrotherapy treatments, scrubs, poultices, massages and facials using Évian water.

Evian at the source

Water Therapy

Coming from a country that struggles with water shortages and where water is portioned out and recycled several-fold, it’s almost impossible to imagine being cocooned in a warm, jetted bath of fresh and pricey Évian water or having a physiotherapy session in a pool full of the precious stuff, as it is claimed to be done at Les Thermes Évian. Even so, all the water used has been recycled at some point, but the 15 years it takes Évian to get ready is impressive. Other spas in the region offer treatments with cosmetic rather than medicinal benefits, with walls of pink-capped Évian facial misters framing the reception areas.

I’m not certain how accurate the medical curative claims are – mostly targeting the liver, kidney and colon, but it makes sense that drinking jugs of unpolluted spring water will serve as a diuretic. At the spa at the grand century-old Évian Royal Hotel where I’m staying, tucked in the heart of a 19-hectare resort with rolling manicured gardens, and overlooking Lake Geneva, I forgo the hydrotherapy and tentatively pick a contouring lipo-massage. We’re in the clutch of a snow-laden winter and lengthy multi-course meals, glasses of red wine and fireplace lounging have taken their toll. During the treatment, the therapist works with firm, vigorous movements along my limbs, targeting the lymph glands to aid drainage of toxins and fatty deposits, and massaging my stomach and torso for an uncomfortably long period. Instead of feeling lighter afterwards, my tummy protests and a post-massage tea made with Évian offers no solace. I stick to a facial and a back massage in the days to follow and mist my face and décolletage with the complimentary Évian facial spray in my room each morning.

La Belle Époque

Strolling in the crisp early afternoon along the lake, Lac Léman as Lake Geneva is known in French, is refreshing, and a sneaky way to observe the locals. Young and old, joggers and jaywalkers enjoy the cool air and flowerbeds along the way. Pleasure boat cruises that run in the warmer months and a ferry to Lausanne, are easy to catch from here. Across from the lagoon, period buildings swirl like meringues in pastel hues dotted along the main street – the neoclassical Palais Lumiere which serves as a conference centre now, the theatre and grand domed casino – reminders of the Belle Époque era, the golden age of arts, culture and technology that emerged after the devastation of World War I. I imagine the Dukes of Savoy walking from 19 Rue Nationale to the cobbled, inner-city paths, uphill to the funicular [free, but only operational in spring and summer], between the skinny, stately buildings, pausing for a moment in the quiet residential streets, stopping for an aperitif and a cigarette on the square.

While Évain-les-Bains has long attracted the wealthy, I eat one of the least expensive meals of my three weeks in the Haute-Savoie region, here. Packed to capacity, the meal at the 18-seater Instant Gourmand is very good. For €17, I’m offered the lunch set menu: a slice of frittata with home-made sausage, rich beef ragu on silky pappardelle noodles, gooey dark chocolate fondant and a carafe of wine. I opt for tap water at most restaurants here – there are a number of sources of Évian across the city, and the municipal water doesn’t taste much different to my palate. On the drive out to Geneva airport, I fill a few bottles with Évian for the road – after all, why should I pay Swiss francs for the world’s most famous water, when I can actually get it, joyfully, for free.

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• Visit the nearby Évian Bottling plant for a tour: Rue des Vignes Rouge, Amphion les Bains, 0033 4 50 84 86 54, www.evian.fr
• Book Évian-based treatments Les Thermes Évian, Place de la Libération, 0033 4 50 75 02 30, lesthermesevian.com.
• A 20-minute drive from Évian-les-Bains, through smallholdings and past simple farmhouses, there are good hikes and pretty views at the Panorama de Champeillant in the Chablais geo-park.
• Drive under an hour to the Swiss border to Vevey, where you can walk along the exquisite lake, take in the fork sculpture and dine at the sumptuous Hotel du Lac.
• You can get to the city of the watches, Geneva in the other direction, in just over an hour and spend the day touring the sights like the Palais de Nations, the Jet d’Eau fountain and the Patek Phillipe Museum.

Hôtel Royal, Rive Sud du Lac de Genève, 0033 4 50 26 50 50, www.evianresort.com

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19th Global Water Drinks Congress

The highest level and most influential event for the global water drinks industry. Designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers, this 19th annual Congress will provide a complete overview of the latest market trends, innovations and issues alongside networking opportunities with key industry figures. Insights will be shared by leading international and regional businesses on the latest market and strategic developments, as well as by innovators and entrepreneurs bringing new ideas and taking up new challenges.

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Zenith Global's annual Global Water Drinks Congress is regarded as the highest level and most influential forum for the global water drinks industry.

Designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers, the Congress offers attendees a complete overview of the latest market trends, developments, innovation and issues, alongside extensive networking opportunities.

With the theme of ‘Packed with purpose’, to reflect the benefits of hydration and convenience, while recognising the challenges for social responsibility and sustainability, programme highlights include:

• Global market insights from IRI, Kantar and Rabobank
• Leadership perspectives from Danone, Coca-Cola, Niagara and Nestlé Waters
• Sustainability developments with Consumer Goods Forum, Natural Mineral Waters Europe and PepsiCo
• International updates from Gerolsteiner, Mahou San Miguel and Spritzer
• US innovation with Bossa Nova, Flow, Icelandic Glacial and Sanzo plus other pioneers from Chile, Switzerland and the United Kingdom
• A tour of the Evian production site and the Global Water Drinks Awards at a Gala Industry Dinner.

There will also be extensive opportunities for networking and a series of key issue round tables.

In keeping with the theme, it’s hard to imagine a programme that could be more packed with purpose. Delegates will have a chance to review all the key trends, update on the latest innovations discuss the most important issues and see one of the world’s most iconic filling operations in just 48 hours. They should return with full confidence in knowing all they need for their next phase of business planning.

Speakers include

Tuesday 8 November

Registration opens

Depart from hotel for brief journey to Evian bottling plant . Welcome, introduction and tour including opportunity to view bottling lines and railway loading facility. Refreshments, visit to Evian shop and museum. Coach returns at 13.00

Registration opens for Tour B (evian long tour)

Depart from hotel for brief journey to the impluvium ( evian catchment plateau and biogas facility ) followed by a visit to the evian bottling plant . Welcome, introduction and tour including visit to the evian catchment plateau and biogas facility; opportunity to view bottling lines and railway loading facility; visit to evian shop and museum. Coach returns at 18.00

Welcome drinks reception

Wednesday 9 November

Andrew Walker, Client Knowledge Director at Kantar

Ananda Roy, Senior Vice President – Strategic Growth Insights for IRi International

François Sonneville, Global Strategist for Beverages Industry at Rabobank

Questions and discussion

Astrit Mulita, Project Manager for Lajthiza Water , Albania

Maurizio Patarnello, Industry Adviser and former Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Waters then Flow Alkaline Spring Water

Hydration and networking break around sponsor and exhibitor displays

Prinz Pinakatt, Global Head of Danone Waters

Ulises Ramirez, General Manager – Water Portfolio for Coca-Cola North America

Stefano Marini, President & Chief Executive Officer of Sanpellegrino Group, part of Nestlé Waters

Rali Sanderson, Executive Vice President – International for Niagara Bottling , United States

Alaa Hattab, President and Chief Executive Officer of Saniton Plastic

Lunch and networking break

Ignacio Galivan, Sustainability Director of The Consumer Goods Forum

Ron Khan, Global Vice President Packaging – Beverages for PepsiCo

Alessandro Pasquale, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Mattoni 1873, Czech Republic and President of Natural Mineral Waters Europe

Vincent Le Guen, Vice President of Packaging, Moulds & Line Solutions for Sidel Group

Rehydration and networking break around sponsor and exhibitor displays

Roel Annega, Chief Executive Officer of Gerolsteiner

Jesus Nuñez Sanchez, Director General Unidad de Aguas for Mahou San Miguel

Kenny Lim, Group Chief Executive Officer of Spritzer , Malaysia and President of Asia Middle East Bottled Water Association

Nigyar Makhmudova, Chief Growth Officer of Danone

Thursday 10 November

Neil Kimberley, President of Bossa Nova

Jon Olafsson, Chairman of Icelandic Glacial

Nicholas Reichenbach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Flow Alkaline Spring Water

The Impossible Row from Antarctica to South America

Jamie Douglas-Hamilton, Founder and Director of Actiph Water , United Kingdom

Sandro Roco, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sanzo , United States

Mike Hecker, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BE WTR , Switzerland

Horacio Vasquez, Chief Executive Officer of AWA Solar , Chile

Informal round tables of 5-10 delegates each to discuss key industry and market concerns and opportunities, such as

• Sustainability
• Packaging alternatives
• Functionality

Round tables report back to full session

Jamie Douglas-Hamilton

Founder and Director of Actiph Water, United Kingdom

Jamie founded ACTIPH water after rowing from Australia to Africa when he realised mixing small amounts of sea water with their water hydrated them faster than ordinary water.

Horacio Vásquez Mena

Chief Executive Officer of AWA Solar, Chile

Horacio Vásquez Mena is the founder and CEO of AWA Solar, a new way of producing and consuming water, which is 100% renewable, sustainable and recyclable.

Mike Hecker

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BE WTR, Switzerland

Mike Hecker is a Swiss based Food Tech Entrepreneur specialised in creating & building leading, technology driven, consumer brands & new categories.

Neil Kimberley

President of Bossa Nova

Neil Kimberley is the incoming President of Bossa Nova beverages. He joins he brand after nine years helping to expand Essentia Water from its infancy with natural channel retailers to become a leading Premium Water with over $600M of retail sales.

Ulises Ramirez

General Manager – Water Portfolio for Coca-Cola North America

Ulises Ramirez is global marketing executive who currently leads the North America Water Business for Coca-Cola.

Ignacio Gavilan

Sustainability Director of Consumer Goods Forum

In his role, Ignacio leads the CGF’s Sustainability practice, covering two Coalitions of Action on Plastic Waste and Food Waste, that aims to position the consumer goods industry as a leader in protecting against climate change and reducing waste.

Prinz Pinakatt

Global Head of Danone Waters

Prinz M. Pinakatt, Senior VP and Global Head of Danone Waters, leads the global waters team and is responsible for defining the vision and strategy for its portfolio of brands including evian and Volvic.

Nigyar Makhmudova

Chief Growth Officer of Danone

Nigyar began her career in 1991 in pharmaceuticals sector before joining Mars in 1998.

Nicholas Reichenbach

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Flow Alkaline Spring Water

Nicholas is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with a robust track record over the last 25 years, founding, investing, and building multiple businesses in consumer goods (Flow, SimplyProtein), social media (Rabbit),...

Roel Annega

Chief Executive Officer of Gerolsteiner

Born in the Netherlands, Roel Annega can look back on an international career in the FMCG market that turned him and his family into true European citizens.

Jon Olafsson

Chairman of Icelandic Glacial

Jon is a serial entrepreneur with history in media, telecommunications, banking, construction and consumer products.

International Senior Vice President – Strategic Growth Insights for IRi International

Ananda supports top corporate executives in FTSE-100 organisations identify & capitalise on growth opportunities, sharpen marketing effectiveness & optimisation, & use the power of analytics and data-driven inputs to make smart commercial decisions.

Andrew Walker

Client Knowledge Director at Kantar

Andrew has spent almost two decades at Kantar helping FMCG businesses make sense of consumer behaviour.

Astrit Mulita

Project Manager for Lajthiza

Jesús Nuñez Sanchez

Director General Unidad de Aguas for Mahou San Miguel

Jesús joined Mahou San Miguel in 2001 and has headed the Waters Business Unit since 2013.

Alessandro Pasquale

Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Mattoni 1873, Czech Republic and President of Natural Mineral Waters Europe

Stefano Marini

President & Chief Executive Officer of the Sanpellegrino Group at Nestlé Waters

Milan-born Stefano Marini is the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Sanpellegrino Group, a leading company in the mineral water and soft drink sector.

Maurizio Patarnello

Industry Adviser and former Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Waters then Flow Alkaline Spring Water

Rali Sanderson

Executive Vice President – International for Niagara Bottling, United States

Rali is Executive Vice President of International, Product Development, and Contract Manufacturing.

Global Vice President Packaging – Beverages for PepsiCo

Francois Sonneville

Global Strategist for Beverages Industry at Rabobank

Francois Sonneville is a senior beverage analyst, specialized in the beer and soft drink sectors. He has been with Rabobank since 1999 and has held various analytical and commercial positions within the group.

Alaa Hattab

President and Chief Executive Officer of Saniton Plastic

Sandro Roco

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sanzo, United States

Sandro Roco is the founder and chief executive officer of Sanzo, the first Asian-inspired sparkling water brand.

Vincent Le Guen

Vice President of Packaging, Moulds & Line Solutions for Sidel Group

Vincent has been Vice President of Packaging since 2021 and leads Sidel’s Packaging, Moulds & Line Solutions.

Group Chief Executive Officer of Spritzer, Malaysia and President of Asia Middle East Bottled Water Association

Kenny was appointed the Group Chief Executive Officer of Spritzer Bhd in 2011. He has vast exposure in market strategy, sales, and marketing.

Richard Hall

Event Moderator, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Global

Richard Hall is an acknowledged expert on the international food and drinks sector, chairing and speaking at numerous industry conferences as well as offering independent comment in a regular blog.

Each year, the Global Water Drinks Congress attracts 150-200 business leaders, suppliers, entrepreneurs, retailers, industry advisers and media worldwide.

This year's registered attendees include:

Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva in South Eastern France, Evian is a prestigious holiday resort and spa town, chosen for over two centuries by royalty and celebrities from around the world.

Set in 47 acres of woodland, the 5-star Hotel Royal overlooks the town of Evian, with breath-taking views of lake Geneva and the Alps. Fully refurbished in 2015, it has 150 rooms, three restaurants and the Evian Source spa, with indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. The Evian resort also offers a golf course where the annual Evian Championship takes place and a casino.

For delegates wishing to book accommodation, an allocation of rooms is available at negotiated rates on a strictly first come, first served basis. To download the booking form, please click here . Please note that the Hotel Royal is approximately 55km from Geneva International Airport.

Hotel Royal, 13 Avenue des Mateirons, 74500 Evian-les-Bains, France t + 33 4 50 26 85 00 w www.hotel-royal-evian.com/en

Visas may be required from source countries. Zenith will be happy to help with visa support documentation where possible.

Delegates of the 19th Global Water Drinks Congress will have the opportunity to explore the carbon-neutral evian bottling plant.

The evian short tour (Tour A) will include a welcome, introduction and tour including the opportunity to view bottling lines and railway loading facility, a visit to the Evian shop and museum.

The evian long tour (Tour B) will additionally include a visit to the impluvium (evian catchment plateau and biogas facility).

EVIAN FACTS AND FIGURES

• €280 million investment at Evian from 2011 to 2020
• 1,200 employees
• B-Corp and carbon neutral certifications
• 30 years of the public-private association which preserves the evian natural mineral water quality
• 13 production lines up to 72,000 bottles per hour
• Powered by 100% renewable energy
• Treats and recycles 100% of waste
• Exports to 140 countries
• Currently 40% recycled plastic

*A concession rate is offered to start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs. To be eligible, you must have annual sales below €1 million. For more information and to book at this rate, please contact [email protected]

Substitutions will be accepted at any time. Cancellations will be subject to €150 + VAT administration charge per delegate and cannot be made after 28 September. Bookings are subject to Zenith Global Event Terms and Conditions, available here .

All delegates must pay VAT at the prevailing rate in France. The rate may be subject to change. Visas may be required from some countries. Zenith Global will be happy to help with visa support and document where possible.

For those of you who cannot join us in Brussels, we are pleased to announce that livestream registration for this year’s industry-leading event is now open!

As a livestream attendee, you can view all conference sessions and panel discussions on 9 and 10 November, live and on-demand, and engage in real-time interactive polling and speaker Q&A to ensure you’re a part of the conversation. ------------------------------------

Substitutions will be accepted until 9 November. Cancellations will be subject to an €80 + VAT administration charge per delegate. Bookings are subject to Zenith Global Event Terms and Conditions, available here .

Our event and awards sponsorship packages offer a unique and effective opportunity to showcase your brand and services to a highly relevant audience.

You can choose from our Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages, or we can create a custom sponsorship package to suit your specific needs and budgetary requirements.

Sponsorship opportunities include:

• Presentation within the main event programme
• Opportunity to host a workshop, roundtable or drinks reception
• Exhibit display in the networking area
• Distribution of marketing material / product samples
• Delegate passes
• Discounted delegate access for your clients
• Branding across event collateral, including stage backdrop, lectern and programme
• Logo on event webpage hyperlinked to your website
• Sponsored email communication to all attendees
• Sponsored social media posts
• Regular mentions in Zenith Global's event marketing and press releases
• Discounts on Zenith Global market reports

For information and pricing, please contact Francesca Hall, Associate Director - Events

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The industry's only Global Water Drinks Awards are designed to celebrate excellence and innovation across every category of the packaged water industry.

The awards are a great way for you to enhance your brand and ensure your product, concept or campaign is recognised on an international scale.

Entries are open until 23 September, and the winners will be announced on 9 November 2022, during Zenith Global's 19th Global Water Drinks Congress.

The categories

• Best Natural Still Water
• Best Natural Sparkling Water
• Best Flavoured Water
• Best Functional Water
• Best CBD Water
• Best Hard Seltzer
• Best New Brand
• Best Brand Extension
• Best New Water Concept
• Best in Can
• Best in Carton
• Best in Glass
• Best in PET
• Best Packaging/Label Design
• Best Cap/Closure
• Best Technology Innovation
• Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign
• Best CSR Initiative

For more information, visit the awards page on our website or contact [email protected] .

Evian Bottling Plant

Take a trip to famous town of Evian, on Lake Geneva, where the brand of water originates. The factory which produces Evian turns out an incredible 1.5 billion litres of water a year, and ships it to 150 countries worldwide. The Evian bottling plant, is open to visitors. Following a historical and geological video presentation, the visit continues on to a glass gallery that allows visitors to observe the complete bottling process: manufacturing of the bottles, racking, conditioning and shipping.

• Hôtel Royal
• Hôtel Ermitage
• Hôtel La Verniaz
• Evian Resort Golf Club
• Casino Evian
• Les Thermes evian®
• La Grange au Lac
• The Amundi Evian Championship

A totally privatizable Resort between lake and mountains, whether to celebrate a private event or strengthen the team spirit of your employees.

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Passionate sports enthusiasts and culture experts, our Sport & Culture team are the perfect guides for every outing.

Depending on your preferences and level of experience, whether you're a keen sportsman or a beginner, they offer activities that include transport to and from the hotel by private shuttle, as well as the equipment you need to enjoy the chosen activity (some activities require a supplement).

The Sport and Culture team is available every day between 8.30am and 5pm.

Hire or purchase equipment for sporting activities from the Sport and Culture team

Tennis and Padel

The Evian Resort's four tennis courts and two padel courts, set in the heart of the grounds, are an experience in themselves. Open to hotel guests, they are also accessible with Evian Resort Tennis Membership. You can also choose from a range of courses and workshops to help you improve all aspects of your game.

In 148 acres of wooded parkland, 2 minutes from your hotel in the Evian Resort’ s private shuttle, the Evian Resort Golf Club is a legendary world golf destination. Every year, its legendary course, " The Champions Course ", hosts The Amundi Evian Championship , one of the 5 major tournaments in women's world golf.

L’expérience se prolonge à l’ Academy , le centre d'entrainement, qui propose un second parcours,  « The Lake Course » , et au sein de l’ Hôtel Royal où un simulateur de golf indoor permet de pratiquer le golf toute l’année.

Nature sports

The natural surroundings of the Evian Resort provide the ideal terrain for an array of adventures in the great outdoors.  Whether you’re looking for quiet and meditative or something sportier to enjoy with friends, your partner, alone, or with the family, our Sport and Culture team will help you find the ideal activity. You’ll be able to discover the Alps as you've never seen them before, while sharing the emotions they inspire. 

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180 minutes

Our Sport & Culture guides, accompanied by a certified yoga teacher, show you a different way to experience the mountains. Learn from its silence, how to feel the energy it releases through its plant and animal life, or simply the way to take some time out for yourself and tune into your emotions.

120 minutes

Walks suited to the whole family, at a peaceful pace in unspoilt natural surroundings. Discover stunning scenery and forests teeming with fauna and flora.

Transport time: 20 minutes

Make progress at your own pace. For beginners or advanced riders. A riding centre tucked away in the heart of nature. 

Transport time: 15 minutes

A sport not to be missed on any mountain holiday. You will begin by discovering the cliffs of the Morzine Valley, where you’ll familiarise yourself with belaying and climbing techniques. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Transport time: 30 minutes

Compete with family and friends or simply have some fun together. Explore the ski area in a different way on a fully secured track.

Transport time: 40 minutes

For adventurers and thrill-seekers. A leisure area set in authentic surroundings near a natural lake. Suitable for all ages. A very family-friendly activity.

From the shores of the great lakes to the peaks via the mountain pastures, discover the region’s natural gems with our mountain guide.

A cave offering several pathways to suit all tastes and abilities. An unusual activity. Why not try your hand at ramping, shaft climbing or rock climbing?

Transport time: 50 minutes

A challenging, elevated route overlooking the Abondance Valley. Three sections which can be combined or taken separately.

Guided rides along the region's most stunning trails, with routes to suit all abilities. Discover an extraordinary natural arena, with its untamed beauty and breathtaking panoramas.

Culture & discoveries

On both sides of the Franco-Swiss border, museums and outstanding sites await art lovers on holiday in Evian-les-Bains. From the town of Evian itself, a perfect example of the French Belle Époque , to the town of Gruyère and a host of other cultural sites, the Sport and Culture department will be happy to provide Evian Resort guests with personalised advice and organise visits with transfers on board a private shuttle. 

Discover the life of Charlie Chaplin in the intimacy of his family home at the Manoir de Ban, take a surprising tour around the sets of his greatest films at the Studio, and relax on a walk through the estate's grounds.

Discover Geneva's old town, cobbled streets, historic churches and superb parks. Explore the city's landmarks while sampling award-winning chocolate specialities.

Transport time: 60 minutes

300 minutes

Small bridges, cobbled streets, canals criss-crossing the old town… Annecy certainly deserves its reputation as the “Venice of Savoie”.

Transport time: 90 minutes

The capital of mountaineering. The Aiguille du Midi and unrivalled views of Mont Blanc. Free time to explore the town centre, enjoy a stroll and do some shopping.

240 minutes

A village set in the lush green landscape of the Fribourg Pre-Alps. A unique setting for a traditional lunch. An unforgettable journey into the world of chocolate. An hour-long interactive tour plunging you into the history of chocolate, from the Aztecs to the latest innovations.

Transport time: 75 minutes

World-renowned for its temporary exhibitions of famous artists such as Gauguin, Manet, Degas and Van Gogh, the Pierre Gianadda Foundation is also home to the Gallo-Roman Museum, the Automobile Museum and the Sculpture Park. 

A city you won’t want to miss. An Olympic capital. A surprising urban centre with so much to see and do: shopping, cultural and sporting attractions, and a wide range of museums.

The birthplace of the natural mineral water. Discover the town's architectural and cultural heritage. See the town's hidden treasures and hear some interesting anecdotes.

Transport time: 5 minutes

An architectural gem nestling between Lake Geneva and the mountains. Built on a rocky islet, the castle provided both natural protection and a strategic location for guarding the passage between northern and southern Europe.

A former fishing village on the shores of Lake Geneva, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Medieval village, cobbled streets lined with flowers, the Garden of Five Senses.

Transport time: 35 minutes

Step into the world of Evian. The world’s largest mineral water bottling plant. Learn all about its history, its international success, and the bottling process from start to end.

For 1 to 4 people

The boat trip alone justifies your visit to Lausanne.  As Olympic capital, you'll discover a museum dedicated to the history of the Olympic Games, just a few steps from the landing stage and in the heart of a sublime park overlooking the lake.

Airborne experiences

Soar silently, the wind beneath your wings, fuelled only by adrenalin. A tandem flight is a safe way to experience the unique thrills of the air. Whether you opt for a microlight, paraglider or helicopter, embark for a bird’s eye view of the Alpine landscapes... 

A thrilling adventure you'll never forget! Comfortably fitted into a harness, you fly over the hamlet of Plaine Dranse at almost 100 kph and up to 240 metres high.

Up to 120'

A unique and unforgettable experience. Climb into the gondola and take to the skies to explore our beautiful region in complete tranquillity, gliding over countryside, lakes and mountains.

Thollon-les-Mémises is one of the most beautiful paragliding sites overlooking Lake Geneva. You can also experience the thrill of piloting the paraglider.

Up to 50 minutes

A magnificent aerial tour, affording unique breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

Price for a 50-minute flight. 

Soar over an awe-inspiring region in a top-of-the-range aircraft. A unique flexwing flight during which you’ll feel as if you’re gliding though the open air: a feeling of unrivalled freedom.

Water sports

From the tranquil waters of Lake Geneva to the rapids of the Dranse, there’s no shortage of water-based activities on offer for thrill-seekers and anyone in search of a relaxing and refreshing escapade. Many of our region's extraordinary sites can be discovered on the water. The experts in our Sport & Culture department are here to help you find what you’re looking for in this exceptional setting.

Accompanied by our skipper, enjoy a trip on Lake Geneva aboard a private boat (6 to 12 people) and admire the magnificent mountains of the Swiss and French Alps.

Find renewed energy in close contact with nature during an activity that combines caving, hiking and climbing. Push your limits for a thoroughly refreshing experience.

Catamaran sailboats (2 people/boat) or dinghies (2 people/boat). Your session will be supervised by an instructor onboard a motorboat as you get to grips with the finer points of sailing. Learn how to glide through the water while using the wind to propel you forward.

A sport in which you can soar over water at speeds of up to 50 kph. Accessible to all levels. Combine sport with an adrenalin-fuelled sensation of flying above the water.

Equipped with a flotation device and a neoprene wetsuit with knee pads, you'll power through the rapids and experience the first thrills of whitewater swimming in the Dranse. 

Another way to explore Lake Geneva and enjoy the silence of the open water or discover the riches of the lake's shores in utter serenity.

Transport time: 10 minutes

A 1 hour 15-minute descent in a spectacular setting, alternating between fast and calmer sections. With family or friends, for guaranteed thrills and spills and a lot of laughter.

Up to 180 minutes

Experience the joys of skiing across the vast expanse of Lake Geneva. This is a fairly simple discipline in which you can make rapid progress.

Lake Geneva is ideal for SUP. Enjoy ultimate relaxation as you navigate its peaceful, pristine waters.

Keelboats (crew of 3 to 4 + skipper). Once you’ve got to grips with the yacht under your skipper’s instructions, experience the real conditions of a regatta. 

Winter outings

The Evian Resort is set in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by pristine snow-clad landscapes. Here, our Sport and Culture team offers a wide range of activities, accessible to all, throughout winter.

From the secret landscapes of the Abondance Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you can share some extraordinary experiences with family and friends, dog sledding or on a snowshoe outing, on the ski slopes of the Portes de Soleil or below the ice of a frozen lake, winter is synonymous with adventure at the Evian Resort. 

from 20 to 60 minutes

155 to 210 €

A childhood dream come true! Pretend you're a trapper for the day and pet the huskies! Enjoy this family adventure in the snow-covered Abondance Valley.

The largest Nordic ski area in the Abondance Valley – 9 pistes for all levels of skating and classic cross-country skiing – lessons available. 

half-day or full day

from 105 to 195 €

Family resorts just a few minutes from the hotels (Bernex/Thollon-les-Mémises) for half a day’s skiing with views over Lake Geneva, or Les Portes du Soleil (50 minutes) for a full day (an area covering 12 French/Swiss ski resorts).

Transport time: 15 to 40 minutes

Discover a spellbinding world where air bubbles whirl and the sun shines down. Move along the lifeline through the waters of the frozen lake. A safe diving experience below the ice.

Transport time: 45 minutes

Ideal for nature lovers keen to discover an authentic, unspoilt mountain landscape at their own pace, where only the animals and snowshoes leave their prints on the fresh snow. 

Discover a thrilling new experience on the snow, riding your electric mountain bike.

Discovery Pass

The Discovery Pass includes 2 activities to choose from* :

• Pack full ski (Portes du Soleil) 
• Snow mountain biking  
• Visit of Chaplin’s World Museum or Olympic Museum

400 € per person

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Évian-les-Bains: A Town in a Bottle

Évian-les-Bains may be famous for its mineral water , but it’s also a destination in its own right, a town revelling in its Belle Époque glory that continues to attract those with refined taste. The namesake mineral water is the best-selling bottled variety in the world. But not so many people know that Évian is also a rather glamorous town.

For a start, Évian town occupies a sensational spot beside Lac Léman, or Lake Geneva, as it’s called much more commonly in English. Its prime lakeside location helped make it so popular with high society during the Belle Époque. It still draws a wealthy, cosmopolitan crowd. Visiting Évian, your gaze will be drawn time and again to the gorgeous views across the immense waters to Switzerland. Here, you find yourself beside the largest lake in Western Europe.

Most of Lac Léman’s southern shore is French, forming the northern boundary of mountainous Savoie. The simplest way to appreciate Léman’s beauty from Évian is to take the appreciably flat, lakeside promenade. You’re accompanied along the way by immaculately dressed flowerbeds. I stopped for lunch recently at a lake-side restaurant, Au Cabestan, for a sunny meal and the entertainment of grebes bobbing and diving between the boats. I was eating lake a fish myself. The chatty restaurateur explained how he much prefers Lac Léman to the Côte d’Azur, and praised Évian’s peace, also claiming the town to have the lowest unemployment rate in France, ‘thanks to big firm across the water’, as he referred to Switzerland.

L’eau de vie

I’d thoroughly encourage you to get out on the lake for a cruise. The Swiss CNG company has the monopoly on boat trips across this inland sea, taken by many commuters as well as tourists. The rich get out in their yachts – Évian and neighbouring Thonon boasting big swanky marinas. You may also see La Savoie in action certain days, a former working sailing boat provided with huge sails to catch Léman’s capricious winds. For a shorter, easier lake trip, board the little solar boat (the first of its kind in France) that carries you along Léman’s edge to the Jardins de l’Eau du Pré Curieux. On the lovely, silent journey, you see the town unfold, while the glorious triangular peaks of the Chablais, Savoie’s most northerly mountains, emerge behind. You’re first accompanied inside the gracious pink villa, now converted into an ecological centre, explaining the importance of wetland habitats across the world and of Lac Léman in particular.

This great lake was treated for far too long like a giant dustbin, alarming numbers of disused cars and fridges even ending up drowned in its waters. Fortunately, it has undergone a major clean-up in recent years. Nowadays, you can easily enjoy swimming around Évian. I took a dip on my last visit. Being a person who likes their bathing water as warm as their bath, I was delighted by the temperature, although the odd cold current can surprise you. Back with the Pré Curieux, leaving the house, a guide takes you around the grounds, where the different wetland habitats created here in miniature – including enchanting lily pond and flower meadow – are well presented. Our guide also explained how huge quantities of water filtering down from the Chablais are captured naturally under the plain on the south side of Léman – hence the immense amount of Évian mineral water available.

In the centre of town, people often queue to fill up on free mineral water at the Cachat spring, where the success of the local spring water really took off, at the time of the French Revolution, when a certain marquis claimed the waters had relieved the pain of his kidney stones. An older tale refers to a lord whose beautiful daughter was courted by many noble suitors, although she and the stable-keeper had fallen in love. When the lord fell ill, he promised his daughter’s hand to the person who could cure him. The stable-keeper consulted a wise hermit, who revealed the secret of Évian’s magical eau , and so the lovers were allowed to marry.

Ebb and flow

The bottling of the water on a major scale began in 1826, and the public baths were opened in 1827. The clever people who set up Société des Eaux d’Évian in 1869 knew how to make Évian doubly popular, finding not just new springs to exploit, but also building refreshment pavilions, hotels, a theatre, and the casino. Évian was put firmly on Europe’s map for well-being breaks. The Cachat spring has been dressed up quite elegantly, a statue of a naked lady thrown in gratuitously. Just below, the splendid Art Deco dome of the Buvette Thermale signals the most central home of the Évian water company. Inside are displays on its origins, designer bottles, and a boutique selling branded gifts. You also sign up here for a tour of the massive water-bottling factory located outside town, at Amphion.

Back in the centre, Évian has undergone a much-needed make-over. Nowhere are the transformations more evident than in the line of grandiose buildings just behind the promenade. The massive Palais Lumière, too long neglected, has had its splendid glass crown restored to its former glory; the sparkling palace hosts major art exhibitions, as well as conferences.  If visitors in Victorian times loved combining health treatments with a fashionable break, so can you today. The Hilton Hotel behind the promenade may not sound like everyone’s cup of tea, but this is no ordinary chain hotel. It’s a wonderful hideaway, with interesting contemporary architecture, and it contains a luxury Buddha Bar Spa , among the largest of such pampering centres in Europe, an outpost of the popular Buddha Bar brand that got its start in Paris. Also behind the promenade, in more discreet contemporary glass architecture, lies the entirely renovated Évian’s Thermes, or thermal spa. It’s on a friendly, manageable scale, a gentle place for a brief, relaxing visit.

Pulling in far more crowds behind the promenade stands the very popular casino. It’s a brash place, built in the style of a Greek church. Beside the real church nearby, a plaque recalls how a number of Jews were hidden from the Nazis in the presbytery during the Second World War.

Watery Past

In the history books, Évian is best known for the accords forged at high-level state meetings here. The 1962 Évian Accord saw the French government officially recognise Algerian independence after the appallingly bitter war there. The town still hosts major political gatherings; the G8 held here in 2003 drew many protesters, although most were forced to stay in Swiss territory. Évian town hall received a very minor external wound; it’s well worth popping in to look inside – the extravagant Belle Époque interiors were ordered by the Lumière family on the proceeds of their film wealth. Upliftingly, as part of Évian’s recent revamp, the cable car up the very steep slope behind the centre has been reopened for the first time in decades, and it’s free. Enjoy the gentle ride to the Auditorium – a striking, wood-clad cultural centre designed by Patrick Bouchain in the 1990s in honour of the late maestro cellist Rostropovich. Look out for the cultural programme here and elsewhere – Évian puts on many major events, both musical and sporting, golf being a great speciality. You could also use the cable-car to visit one of the extremely smart slope-side hotels, great places simply to take tea, with fabulous views on Lac Léman. I headed up to the Ermitage, with its gorgeous grounds, beautiful pool and bucolic lake views. You don’t have to be mega rich to enjoy many of Évian’s delights though. Return to the lakeside for a free dip. Or try your hand at one of the many lake sports on offer. What is sure is that Évian can offer a host of watery attractions for all tastes.

GETTING THERE

The rapid TGV trains go as far as Évian direct from Paris during weekends in peak holiday seasons, otherwise the final leg slows somewhat beyond Bellegarde to the west. By air the nearest major international airport is Geneva, 50km away at the western end of Lac Léman, served by a large number of airlines.

WHERE TO STAY

The Hilton (Quai Paul Léger; +33 4 50 84 60 00) , with all sorts of stylish facilities including the major Buddha Spa, a fine restaurant, Cannelle, and a brasserie.

Royal Palace and Ermitage (+33 4 50 26 85 00; www.evianroyalresort.com) are ultra-glamorous sister hotels competing for the attention of the wealthy. They both lie close to each other up the slope from the lake, in locations with sensational views, and offer all sorts of pampering and sporting facilities as well as superb dining. Prices vary a great deal according to season.

Hôtel des Cygnes (8 Ave Grande Rive; +33 4 50 75 01 01; www.hotellescygnes.com) is a more affordable place to stay but one which can boast the exclusivity of being the only Évian hotel right on the waterfront. It lies east beyond the marina and has a nice traditional waterside restaurant. Note that restaurant is reservation only.

Evian Tourist Office:

Place d’Allinges, +33 (0)4 50 75 04 26,  www.eviantourism.com

For more on the surrounding region, consult www.savoie-mont-blanc.com .

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Even though nature has been producing natural spring water since–forever–it took us a while to discover and begin bottling the evian natural spring water we all enjoy today.

Where we came from

Let’s take a look back to where it all began: 1789 to be exact. This wasn’t just any year, it was the most important year in evian water history: the year our natural spring water source was discovered by a local French nobleman, the Marquis de Lessert, in the town of Évian-les-Bains. While out on a walk, he got thirsty and drank from what turned out to be far more than any ordinary spring. The Marquis found this particular water to be so ‘light and easily drinkable’ that he started drinking it regularly.

From Cachat source to evian® water and thermalism

Seduced by the quality of the water, Monsieur Cachat began selling its water to the local community. Soon after, people wanted more than just to drink the water, they wanted to be fully immersed in it. In 1806, the first thermal spa opened, followed in 1826 by the first bottling facility installed on the site of the Cachat source. Its popularity attracted visitors from all over Europe and beyond. The Company of the Mineral Waters of Evian and the evian® brand were then created in order to develop the activities of thermalism and water bottling. Driven by the increasing demand of people who wanted to enjoy evian® benefits at home, a bigger scale bottling started at the end of the 19th century. Ever since, our evian® water has become synonymous with healthy hydration and wellness.

Importation

Keeping with our passion for pioneering, Danone Waters of America became the first to import a premium natural spring water brand–evian–in the US and Canada in 1978, but we didn’t stop there.

Certified B Corp™

And speaking of certifications to be proud of, Danone Waters of America was officially certified as a B Corp™ in 2019. Becoming a B Corp™ represents our commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental impact, transparency and accountability. To learn more, visit our B Corp™ profile here.

We’re also proud to be the #1 premium natural spring water worldwide*, sold in more than 140 different countries!

Follow the journey of every drop at evianexperience.com

* GlobalData, evian, Leading Global Premium Non-Carbonated Mineral Water Official Brand Certification, 2018

Where we’re going

As a company, we take a lot of pride in our history and how widely enjoyed our products have become, and we believe in living with a sense of purpose. We’re passionate about what’s happening in the world beyond the French Alps and how we can play a part in it. From our pledge to become a completely circular brand to exciting designer collaborations, we’re always thirsty for fresh challenges and creating progressive new solutions to benefit future generations.

Though we may be young at heart, we’re still 230 years old, and we need fresh perspectives to maintain that youthful glow. It’s partnerships with relevant talent in the worlds of fashion, sports, and sustainability, like Maria Sharapova that help us do just that. They help us look at everything through fresh eyes and stay tuned in to the ever-changing needs of the world and its people.

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‘Sustainability and stewardship are opportunities as well as challenges’

12-Sep-2018 - Last updated on 12-Sep-2018 at 08:19 GMT

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Sustainability and stewardship are two of the most important areas of focus for today’s industry, according to Zenith Global chairman Richard Hall. "Plastic has moved to the forefront of policy and debate," ​ he said. "The stewardship dimension is also becoming increasingly important." ​

These two key areas will be under the spotlight at the 15 th ​ Global Bottled Water Congress ​ ​ in Evian, France, next month (October 22-24). The congress will include a tour of evian’s carbon neutral bottling plant, which was opened last year, alongside its catchment plateau and biogas facility.

Thinking of future generations ​

The concept of ‘sustainability’ is broad and complex but now generally recognised as an important consideration for any brand or company. While protecting the environment is a key pillar of the definition, so is the protection of people’s health and wellbeing throughout the supply chain. The UN’s definition of ‘sustainable development’ says it is ‘development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’. ​

Bottled water has the smallest water and energy footprint of any packaged beverage (IBWA)

In the bottled water industry, sustainability considerations have to take place across the supply chain: from how water is sourced, to the material used in each bottle, through to how packaging is collected and recycled. 

According to the International Bottled Water Association, bottled water has the smallest water and energy use footprint of any packaged beverage: with 1.32 liters of water (including the liter of water consumed) and 0.24 mega joules of energy used to produce one liter of finished bottled water.

It points out that other beverage industries have higher intensity processes such as flavor mixing, blending, carbonation, fermentation, distilling etc. 

But the biggest challenge to the bottled water industry, perhaps, has always been the question: ‘Why don’t you just drink tap water?’

Richard Hall, chairman of Zenith Global, however, argues that bottled water should not simply be approached as an alternative to tap water; it is far more often an alternative to carbonated soft drinks and other beverages.

“Bottled water is subject to many misconceptions,” ​he said.  “First, it is not a simple substitute for tap water: it is an alternative to other flavored beverages. Since we overeat and under-hydrate, all water consumption should be encouraged.” ​

Meanwhile, packaged water has a key role to play in developing economies where the availability and safety of public water supplies is not assured; while in developed economies, it offers a valuable alternative to beverages with calories, especially while on the go.

“Packaging has multiple benefits: it reduces product waste, protects the safety of products, looks good and transports well," ​ said Hall.  "It can be reused, and recycled. In many countries, bottled water is essential because of concerns about public water availability and quality.” ​

But what happens to plastic bottles – or any containers used to package water – is indeed a focus point for the industry, as it is across all sectors.

“The challenge is far wider than bottled water, because collection, recycling and reuse are much weaker than they should be," ​ said Hall.  "Bottled water plastic recycling, however, is higher than for many other products.” ​

Collection and recycling rates vary greatly between countries (in Europe, some countries collect more than 90% of PET bottles while others collect less than 20%); as do rates between plastic bottles and other packaging formats such as cartons, cans or bottles.

Meanwhile, a number of brands are seeking to increase the amount of recycled content used in bottles (the European Federation of Bottled Waters, for example, wants to see bottles across the continent use at least 25% rPET ​ ​ by 2025; while evian has pledged to use 100% rPET ​ ​ by 2025; and Coca-Cola 50% rPET ​ ​ by 2030). However, another challenge comes from the amount of quality rPET available for use.  

Other initiatives include plant-based plastics or biodegradable plastics; although these each come with their own considerations such as meeting food safety standards or how they can be incorporated into existing recycling streams. 

What is water stewardship? ​

Plastic bottles may be at the forefront of consumers' minds: but in the bottled water industry the concept of water stewardship is also becoming increasingly important.

The global ecosystem relies on fresh water to survive: yet supplies are under increasing pressure as the human population and pollution grow.

As the WWF puts it: ‘ ​ Water stewardship is about businesses understanding the risks they face from water scarcity and pollution, and taking action to help ensure water is managed sustainably as a shared, public resource.’ ​

Stewardship also, however, goes beyond being an efficient water user. ‘It is about the private sector collaborating with governments, other businesses, NGOs, communities, and others to protect shared freshwater resources.’ ​

The Alliance for Water Stewardship runs a globally-applicable framework for major water users to understand their water use and impacts, and work collaboratively and transparently for sustainable water management within a catchment context (the AWS Standard).

Water stewardship: What the big companies say

Coca-Cola ​

Take on water stewardship: ​ “Our water stewardship program is grounded in responsibility, but we also have a vested business interest. If communities stay strong, our business will stay strong; if the watersheds we share with them are conserved, those communities, and our business, can thrive.”

Commitments: ​ By 2020, return to communities and nature an amount of water equal to what is used in finished beverages and their production; and improve water efficiency in manufacturing operations by 25% compared with a 2010 baseline.

Nestlé Waters ​

Take on water stewardship: ​‘We believe that governments have to take the lead in establishing over-arching water policies within which we and other water users can operate. Nestle Waters is willing to assist in this process, is committed to developing our business in a way that facilitates effective water stewardship in the geographies we source from and operate within, and we are committed to focusing on measures that are cost effective and relevant within a watershed’

Commitments: ​ All Nestlé Waters factories to be AWS certified (Alliance for Water Stewardship) by 2025. Eight facilities are already certified.

Take on water stewardship: ​‘Our water stewardship strategy is as local as water challenges are…. this is why we are focusing our actions in the most at risk areas by supporting locally adapted solutions to water quality, quantity and access’.

Commitments: ​ Four water stewardship pillars: reducing water in operations; protecting ecosystems; promoting sustainable agriculture; increasing access to safe drinking water for populations.

Sustainability and stewardship in action: evian ​

Danone natural mineral water brand evian recently became certified as a carbon neutral brand ​ ​ in the US and Canada, marking a ‘major milestone’ in evain’s journey to reach worldwide carbon neutrality by 2020. It has also pledged to make all bottles from 100% rPET by 2025, up from its current content of 25%.

The brand, which is sold in more than 140 countries, is sourced in the French Alps. Its carbon neutral bottling facility in Evian-les-Bains is the showpiece of a €280 million investment that Danone has made in the brand between 2011-2020.

The 15 th ​ Global Bottled Water Congress ​ ​ will allow delegates to see behind the scenes for the brand, which has 10 production lines up to 72,000 bottles per hour. The facility is powered by 100% renewable energy and treats and recycles 100% of its waste.

The plant tours will be followed by a two day congress with speakers from the biggest bottled water companies – Nestle Waters, The Coca-Cola Company and Danone – as well as start-ups and established businesses that are pushing the boundaries of the category, such as supercharged ionized alkaline water Essentia and Norwegian premium brand Voss.

In the run up to the event, Zenith Global will host a free webinar on Global Bottled Water Trends ​ ​ on September 19. 

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" The Evian arm will have spent 280 million euros on upgrading the bottling plant by 2020, lifting annual output capacity to 2 billion bottles, from 1.5 billion at present."

Danone eyeing solid Evian sales thanks to modernized plant - investing 280 million in Evian plant.

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (Reuters) - Danone DANO.PA, the world's third-largest bottled water company, unveiled the modernization of its sole plant producing the popular Evian brand on Tuesday, in a move to increase capacity and underpin Evian's solid growth.

Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber, whose company is the latest European consumer goods group under pressure from investors calling for better returns, told Reuters Evian sales would continue growing at double-digit rates in the United States as more consumers opt for healthier diets.

The global market for bottled water is forecast to reach $230 billion by 2021 from around $198 billion this year according to Euromonitor, as consumers move away from carbonated drinks and governments urge less consumption of sugar.

The Evian arm will have spent 280 million euros on upgrading the bottling plant by 2020, lifting annual output capacity to 2 billion bottles, from 1.5 billion at present.

Faber was speaking at the inauguration of the modernized, carbon-neutral bottling plant in the spa town of Evian-Les-Bains close to Lake Geneva. The water unit accounted for 21 percent of Danone's group sales of 21.9 billion euros ($26 billion) in 2016.  Evian water was discovered by a French nobleman in 1789. It was first bottled in 1826 and has been owned by Danone since 1970, making it one of the biggest of Danone’s water units.

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Visiting a new city is akin to going on a first date, it is something you will never forget. Many people imagine Moscow as just a bunch of sporadic landmarks: Red Square, the Kremlin, Lenin’s Mausoleum and GUM. There is so much more to this wonderful city than that and even though we only have a few hours, we will do all we can to show you everything we know and love about our capital in one fell swoop. We will take you on a journey through the ages, from centuries ago, right up to the modern day, soaking in the sights of this vast and bustling metropolis. Bright, luxurious and both ancient and modern at the same time, Moscow invites you on a date you’ll never forget!

On our sightseeing bus tour of the city, you will see:

• The wonderfully historic city centre and its unique museums, magnificent cathedrals, the exquisite Chambers of the Romanov Boyars and of course, the famous towering red brick walls of the Kremlin, The charming beauty of the Alexander Garden awaits the capital's guests - a lush green oasis in the midst of the glass and concrete clad metropolis, basking in the etherial aura emanating from the whitewashed stone walls of the restored Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the world- renowned fairytale onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and other impressive monumental buildings such as the library built in Lenin's honour - the Russian State Library - and the State Duma.
• The Lubyanka KGB headquarters is notorious to members of older generations and although nowadays, the face of the secret police has changed dramatically, the looming enigmatic building on the waterfront maintains its aura of mystery, shrouded in a variety of murky rumours and dark myths. Then, there’s another of Moscow's main attractions - the marvellous Bolshoi Theatre, yew simply cant leave Moscow without taking in its breathtaking architecture. Engrained in the fabric of Russia's cultural heritage, virtuoso performers such as prima ballerina Galina Ulanova, opera singer Feodor Chaliapin and pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff once stood centre stage of this vaunted institution.
• The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was constructed in the glory and honour of our heroes who defended our nation in the many crucial battles of the Great Patriotic War (WWII). This is a place that embodies a particularly acute and inextricable link between older ancf younger generations. Moving on to the Moscow International Business Centre, not dubbed ‘Moscow City' for nothing, a true glimpse of the future in the present. This incredible, rather jaw-dropping project in the capital has shown that Moscow has come to accept the age of the skyscraper. Finally, the stunning views from the observation deck at Sparrow Hills will leave professional and amateur photographers alike itching to capture them. How could one resist?

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Here’s How To Have A Euro Trip Without Ever Leaving Texas

This meme posted by @dontdallasmyaustin on Instagram gave us a bit of inspiration. We can’t visit Europe this summer, but we could perhaps visit some European cities in Texas. And we’re all very well aware that Texas is larger than many European countries.

You can have a Euro Trip by visiting these European cities in Texas!

Located in Ellis County, Italy, Texas was named after the country by a settler who had visited the European country. We couldn’t locate any other nods to its namesake while researching. However, we did discover that they list Dale Evans, wife of Roy Rogers, as a notable person on the town’s Wikipedia page (she was born in Uvalde though).

Located not quite as far from Austin, Florence is situated near Georgetown in Williamson County. However, according to the “Handbook of Texas Online” the origin of the town’s name is uncertain: it may have derived from Florence, Alabama, an early home of the first postmaster, or it may refer to Florence Brooks, the daughter of the town’s first merchant.

The Northeast Texas town follows the tradition of American cities named Paris by featuring a 65-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower in the town square. In 1998, presumably as a response to the 1993 construction of a 60-foot tower in Paris, Tennessee, the city placed a giant red cowboy hat atop its tower.

But if you really want to experience french life, head to Castroville , a quaint town with a French heritage unique to Texas. Nestled on the bank of the Medina River just 20 miles west of San Antonio, Castroville was founded in 1844 by Henri Castro, a French empresario and close associate of Sam Houston. Castro recruited many of the colonists for his new town from the Alsace region of northeastern France. Over the years, these settlers would build a community that more closely resembled a European village than a frontier town in Texas.

Located in Polk County, Moscow had approximately 170 residents as of the year 2000. We can’t imagine it’s grown much since. At one time, however, Moscow was a flourishing town with saloons, hotels, and mule-drawn street cars. The community was named for the city in Russia after postal authorities refused to accept the townspeople’s first choice, which was Greensboro. There was already a post office in the state with a similar name.

New Berlin is the County Seat of Guadalupe County. It was founded in 1868 by German immigrants who came to the area and was named after the German capital. As of 2010, the population was just over 500.

If you really want to visit a German inspired town, these next two are where you should go. Named after Prince Frederick of Prussia, Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 and is notable as the home of Texas German, a dialect spoken by the first generations of German settlers who initially refused to learn English. It is the sister city of Montabaur, Germany and is officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Texas.

Fredericksburg shares many cultural characteristics with  New Braunfels , which was established by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels one year earlier. The seat of Comal County is well known throughout the state as it is home to Schlitterbahn, Gruene , the Guadalupe and Comal rivers, and Wurstfest, a German-style sausage festival held every November.

Vienna , Texas is a teeny tiny town in Lavaca County with a population one can assume is under 50 (it was 40 as of the year 2000). The city was founded in 1840 but it wasn’t until after the Civil War when German and Bohemian immigrants began to settled here. Most every structure in Vienna was washed away in a 1940 flood of the Navidad.

Just a short drive from both Dallas and Tyler, Athens is the “home of the hamburger.” The County Seat of Henderson County, Athens was established in April, 1846, four months after Texas was annexed by the United States. History claims that a man known as Uncle Fletcher Davis created the first hamburger in the late 1880s at a small café on the downtown square. According to legend, Uncle Fletch took his sandwich to the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis where the sandwich was first introduced. The McDonald’s Hamburger University has given this historic evidence their stamp of approval and in 2006 a bill was introduced into the Texas Legislature to make Athens, Texas, “Original Home of the Hamburger.” Athens also claims to be the “Black Eyed Pea Capitol.”

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Located in Kimble County, London was established in the late 1870s or early 1880s by a horse trader and former Union Army officer. There’s also a town in Rusk County called New London . The 2015 historical novel “Out of Darkness” by Ashley Hope Pérez depicts New London in the 1930s.

Named after the city of Liverpool in England, there’s not much to see in Liverpool , Texas as it’s mostly just land.

The county seat of Hidalgo County, Edinburg is located in the Rio Grande Valley region. Originally named Chapin, it was renamed when Dennis Chapin was involved in the shooting death of Oscar J. Rountree at the Dan Breen Saloon in San Antonio. The community changed its name to “Edinburg” to honor John Young, a prominent businessman who was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. No idea why the ‘h’ wasn’t included.

Dublin is the official Irish Capital of Texas as Governor Rick Perry signed a bill that designates that in 2005. The town is the former home of the world’s oldest  Dr Pepper  bottling plant. The plant was for many years the only U.S. source for Dr Pepper made with real cane sugar (from Texas-based Imperial Sugar). The Dublin Bottling Works no longer produced Dr. Pepper but it does continue to make various other sugar-sweetened soda products.

Netherlands

Nederland , Texas is a part of an area known as “the Golden Triangle,”which comprises Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Orange. Nederland was founded in 1897 by Dutch settlers as a repayment for financial services of Dutch bankers who financed the Kansas City Southern railroad line that runs through the center of the city. The Dutch Windmill Museum is an authentic replica of a Dutch windmill. Built in 1969, it was created to honor the settlers from the Netherlands that founded Nederland. In present day, it makes for a lovely Instagram photo. The museum is located in Tex Ritter Park.

You can also go to Holland , Texas although it’s named after an early settler, not the European city.

Egypt is the oldest community in Wharton County. Originally called Mercer’s Crossing, people started referring to the area as Egypt after they began providing corn to others in the drought-stricken area. The name is actually a biblical reference.

New Sweden is located just five miles northeast of Manor in Travis County. The community was established in 1873 and the first pioneers of this settlement came from the historic Swedish province of Småland. The community is most known for its gorgeous New Sweden Lutheran Church.

So there you have it! A driving tour of the European cities in Texas! Did we miss a city? Send us a DM and Facebook or Instagram and we’ll add it in.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Moscow Nightlife

• Posted on April 14, 2018 July 26, 2018
• by Kings of Russia
• 8 minute read

Moscow’s nightlife scene is thriving, and arguably one of the best the world has to offer – top-notch Russian women, coupled with a never-ending list of venues, Moscow has a little bit of something for everyone’s taste. Moscow nightlife is not for the faint of heart – and if you’re coming, you better be ready to go Friday and Saturday night into the early morning.

This comprehensive guide to Moscow nightlife will run you through the nuts and bolts of all you need to know about Moscow’s nightclubs and give you a solid blueprint to operate with during your time in Moscow.

What you need to know before hitting Moscow nightclubs

Prices in moscow nightlife.

Before you head out and start gaming all the sexy Moscow girls , we have to talk money first. Bring plenty because in Moscow you can never bring a big enough bankroll. Remember, you’re the man so making a fuzz of not paying a drink here or there will not go down well.

Luckily most Moscow clubs don’t do cover fees. Some electro clubs will charge 15-20$, depending on their lineup. There’s the odd club with a minimum spend of 20-30$, which you’ll drop on drinks easily. By and large, you can scope out the venues for free, which is a big plus.

Bottle service is a great deal in Moscow. At top-tier clubs, it starts at 1,000$. That’ll go a long way with premium vodka at 250$, especially if you have three or four guys chipping in. Not to mention that it’s a massive status boost for getting girls, especially at high-end clubs.

Without bottle service, you should estimate a budget of 100-150$ per night. That is if you drink a lot and hit the top clubs with the hottest girls. Scale down for less alcohol and more basic places.

Dress code & Face control

Door policy in Moscow is called “face control” and it’s always the guy behind the two gorillas that gives the green light if you’re in or out.

In Moscow nightlife there’s only one rule when it comes to dress codes:

You can never be underdressed.

People dress A LOT sharper than, say, in the US and that goes for both sexes. For high-end clubs, you definitely want to roll with a sharp blazer and a pocket square, not to mention dress shoes in tip-top condition. Those are the minimum requirements to level the playing field vis a vis with other sharply dressed guys that have a lot more money than you do. Unless you plan to hit explicit electro or underground clubs, which have their own dress code, you are always on the money with that style.

Getting in a Moscow club isn’t as hard as it seems: dress sharp, speak English at the door and look like you’re in the mood to spend all that money that you supposedly have (even if you don’t). That will open almost any door in Moscow’s nightlife for you.

Types of Moscow Nightclubs

In Moscow there are four types of clubs with the accompanying female clientele:

High-end clubs:

These are often crossovers between restaurants and clubs with lots of tables and very little space to dance. Heavy accent on bottle service most of the time but you can work the room from the bar as well. The hottest and most expensive girls in Moscow go there. Bring deep pockets and lots of self-confidence and you have a shot at swooping them.

Regular Mid-level clubs:

They probably resemble more what you’re used to in a nightclub: big dancefloors, stages and more space to roam around. Bottle service will make you stand out more but you can also do well without. You can find all types of girls but most will be in the 6-8 range. Your targets should always be the girls drinking and ideally in pairs. It’s impossible not to swoop if your game is at least half-decent.

Basic clubs/dive bars:

Usually spots with very cheap booze and lax face control. If you’re dressed too sharp and speak no Russian, you might attract the wrong type of attention so be vigilant. If you know the local scene you can swoop 6s and 7s almost at will. Usually students and girls from the suburbs.

Electro/underground clubs:

Home of the hipsters and creatives. Parties there don’t mean meeting girls and getting drunk but doing pills and spacing out to the music. Lots of attractive hipster girls if that is your niche. That is its own scene with a different dress code as well.

What time to go out in Moscow

Moscow nightlife starts late. Don’t show up at bars and preparty spots before 11pm because you’ll feel fairly alone. Peak time is between 1am and 3am. That is also the time of Moscow nightlife’s biggest nuisance: concerts by artists you won’t know and who only distract your girls from drinking and being gamed. From 4am to 6am the regular clubs are emptying out but plenty of people, women included, still hit up one of the many afterparty clubs. Those last till well past 10am.

As far as days go: Fridays and Saturdays are peak days. Thursday is an OK day, all other days are fairly weak and you have to know the right venues.

The Ultimate Moscow Nightclub List

Short disclaimer: I didn’t add basic and electro clubs since you’re coming for the girls, not for the music. This list will give you more options than you’ll be able to handle on a weekend.

Preparty – start here at 11PM

Classic restaurant club with lots of tables and a smallish bar and dancefloor. Come here between 11pm and 12am when the concert is over and they start with the actual party. Even early in the night tons of sexy women here, who lean slightly older (25 and up).

The second floor of the Ugolek restaurant is an extra bar with dim lights and house music tunes. Very small and cozy with a slight hipster vibe but generally draws plenty of attractive women too. A bit slower vibe than Valenok.

Very cool, spread-out venue that has a modern library theme. Not always full with people but when it is, it’s brimming with top-tier women. Slow vibe here and better for grabbing contacts and moving on.

High-end: err on the side of being too early rather than too late because of face control.

Secret Room

Probably the top venue at the moment in Moscow . Very small but wildly popular club, which is crammed with tables but always packed. They do parties on Thursdays and Sundays as well. This club has a hip-hop/high-end theme, meaning most girls are gold diggers, IG models, and tattooed hip hop chicks. Very unfavorable logistics because there is almost no room no move inside the club but the party vibe makes it worth it. Strict face control.

Close to Secret Room and with a much more favorable and spacious three-part layout. This place attracts very hot women but also lots of ball busters and fakes that will leave you blue-balled. Come early because after 4am it starts getting empty fast. Electronic music.

A slightly kitsch restaurant club that plays Russian pop and is full of gold diggers, semi-pros, and men from the Caucasus republics. Thursday is the strongest night but that dynamic might be changing since Secret Room opened its doors. You can swoop here but it will be a struggle.

Mid-level: your sweet spot in terms of ease and attractiveness of girls for an average budget.

Started going downwards in 2018 due to lax face control and this might get even worse with the World Cup. In terms of layout one of the best Moscow nightclubs because it’s very big and bottle service gives you a good edge here. Still attracts lots of cute girls with loose morals but plenty of provincial girls (and guys) as well. Swooping is fairly easy here.

I haven’t been at this place in over a year, ever since it started becoming ground zero for drunken teenagers. Similar clientele to Icon but less chic, younger and drunker. Decent mainstream music that attracts plenty of tourists. Girls are easy here as well.

Sort of a Coyote Ugly (the real one in Moscow sucks) with party music and lots of drunken people licking each others’ faces. Very entertaining with the right amount of alcohol and very easy to pull in there. Don’t think about staying sober in here, you’ll hate it.

Artel Bessonitsa/Shakti Terrace

Electronic music club that is sort of a high-end place with an underground clientele and located between the teenager clubs Icon and Gipsy. Very good music but a bit all over the place with their vibe and their branding. You can swoop almost any type of girl here from high-heeled beauty to coked-up hipsters, provided they’re not too sober.

Afterparty: if by 5AM  you haven’t pulled, it’s time to move here.

Best afterparty spot in terms of trying to get girls. Pretty much no one is sober in there and savage gorilla game goes a long way. Lots of very hot and slutty-looking girls but it can be hard to tell apart who is looking for dick and who is just on drugs but not interested. If by 9-10am you haven’t pulled, it is probably better to surrender.

The hipster alternative for afterparties, where even more drugs are in play. Plenty of attractive girls there but you have to know how to work this type of club. A nicer atmosphere and better music but if you’re desperate to pull, you’ll probably go to Miks.

Weekday jokers: if you’re on the hunt for some sexy Russian girls during the week, here are two tips to make your life easier.

Chesterfield

Ladies night on Wednesdays means this place gets pretty packed with smashed teenagers and 6s and 7s. Don’t pull out the three-piece suit in here because it’s a “simpler” crowd. Definitely your best shot on Wednesdays.

If you haven’t pulled at Chesterfield, you can throw a Hail Mary and hit up Garage’s Black Music Wednesdays. Fills up really late but there are some cute Black Music groupies in here. Very small club. Thursday through Saturday they do afterparties and you have an excellent shot and swooping girls that are probably high.

Shishas Sferum

This is pretty much your only shot on Mondays and Tuesdays because they offer free or almost free drinks for women. A fairly low-class club where you should watch your drinks. As always the case in Moscow, there will be cute girls here on any day of the week but it’s nowhere near as good as on the weekend.

In a nutshell, that is all you need to know about where to meet Moscow girls in nightlife. There are tons of options, and it all depends on what best fits your style, based on the type of girls that you’re looking for.

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