A French story since 1863
Born in France, the effervescent spirit of Perrier is now recognized in more than 140 countries. First, our carbonated mineral water was adopted as the champagne of table waters in Great Britain. Soon after, it went on to captivate hearts far and wide, before finding fame at home in France.
With its invigorating bubbles, Perrier has tastefully quenched thirst for about 160 years. The unique blend of distinctive bubbles and balanced mineral content is a great alternative to carbonated soft drinks, with no sugar and zero calories*.
Perrier packs plenty of daring on its own, but the crisp carbonation makes it the perfect partner for mixing your own cocktails or mocktails. Elegant and versatile, it’s perfect at-home or on-the-go – a refreshing choice for every day.
*Like all water
A thirst for sustainability
Everything in nature is connected. To protect Perrier’s natural mineral water, which comes from an underground aquifer, we also need to take care of the land around it. This catchment area is known as the 'impluvium'.
For many years, Perrier has supported and promoted organic farming on the impluvium. We support farmers by helping them implement positive agro‑environmental practices, particularly in the wine‑growing sector in partnership with the wine‑growing cooperative Héraclès.
Today, over 450 hectares of agricultural land are certified organic around the Perrier Source.
A premium brand loved around the world
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Perrier Original
Elegant, sparkling and refreshing, Perrier Natural Carbonated Mineral Water unites a unique blend of bubbles and balanced mineral content in the iconic green bottle.
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The history of Perrier
1863
A new spa
A decree is signed authorizing "taking the waters" from the spring at les Bouillens in Vergèze, which has been known since Roman times. Alphonse Granier, who is the owner of the site, then builds a spa resort to allow more people to enjoy the benefits of the spring.
1870
Taste the prestige
Keen to spread the word about the beneficial properties of water from Les Bouillens spa, Alphonse dubs it 'the princess of table waters' in an advertisement.
1898
Introducing Dr Perrier
Doctor Louis-Eugène Perrier takes over the company. He perfects techniques for water and gas capture, establishes the optimum blend and begins bottling at the source for the first time. Les Bouillens water 'to go' is born.
1903
A new partner
St. John Harmsworth buys shares in the company, after his interest is sparked by Doctor Perrier’s efforts to attract funding for his spa in Vergèze.
1906
Named after the doctor
Every detail of the brand has a meaning. As a tribute to the Doctor, St. John Harmsworth calls both his company and his water Perrier. The unusual shape of the bottle? The inspiration behind it is a wooden Indian club Harmsworth used for exercising.
1910
More Perrier for everyone
We build a new home for our brand, with plenty of room for our growing team – there are now almost 300 of us. At the same time, we introduce a whole series of innovative production processes.
1936
A new icon is born
The Perrier Girl, designed by Jean- Gabriel Domergue, makes her first appearance. A campaign offering variations on 'the champagne of table waters' theme draws on the talents of some of the era's best writers.
1949
A famous sound
Advertising executive Jean Davray invents the slogan "Perrier, l’eau qui fait Pschitt", referring to the sound of the bottle being opened. He commissions top poster designers to illustrate the slogan, with Jean Carlu being the first to contribute to the creative universe of Perrier.
1960s
Crazy bubbles
Perrier went on a wild trip with its 'Crazy Bubbles' campaign, a collaboration with Barbarella author and artist Jean-Claude Forest. Forest’s iconic sci-fi style included mermaids and cavewomen representing the boldness and the elegant craziness of Perrier.
1970
Get wild with Perrier
Jean Davray invents a new landmark slogan: 'Perrier, c'est fou!' (Perrier is zany!). The bottle is decorated with a tuxedo to celebrate New Year's Eve 1970.
1976
Perrier arrives in the United States
It didn't take long to become popular thanks to the iconic 'Earth's first soft drink' campaign, illustrated by Rob. Bleechman & Milton Glaser.
1988
Enjoyed in more than 100 countries
Perrier is now sold in 119 countries – sending demand to over one billion bottles every year.
1992
Perrier joins the Nestlé family
Nestlé, the world's top food-processing group and owner of other prestigious springs, buys Source Perrier SA – a key step in Nestlé becoming the biggest global player in bottled water.
2001
Perrier on the move
Perrier goes portable with new easy-to-carry PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottles.
2006
A campaign to modernize
Three new bottling lines are created, and the Verrerie du Languedoc glassworks is sold to refocus on what Perrier does best – mineral water.
2013
A major milestone
Perrier celebrates its 150th anniversary in style under the Pop Art banner, featuring Warhol designs. Suspense is in the air with Perrier Secret Place, an interactive game full of surprises.
2020
A Murakami special
Takashi Murakami's signature smiling flowers and characters, Kaikai and Kiki, bring an extra pop of color and joy to the iconic green Perrier bottles.
2023
Perrier celebrates its 160th birthday
The new limited-edition PERRIER + STARCK® is launched; a brand-new version of the iconic glass bottle whose shape has been celebrated, for the first time in its history, by visionary creator Philippe Starck.
2024
Welcoming Maison Perrier
Maison Perrier was officially launched in 2024, featuring a portfolio of sparkling beverages for every taste. The brand has been successfully introduced in 80 countries. Since then, the brand has brought the Parisian spark and everyday joy to every occasion, providing the perfect flavoured refreshment for any moment.
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