Montpellier

Christine

Local Expert

Christine

I grew up on the Jersey Shore, traveled all over the U.S. as a kid, was a bagel-eating New Yorker for 14 years, and moved to Rome in 2002; since 2005 I've called Montpellier, France home.  If New…

More

Full Article

1 Perrier Source and Factory

Route A9 or A54 exit Gallargues

Perrier: Visit the Source in the South of France

  • Review
  • Sunday, November 02, 2008

We just found out that the source of Perrier, that sparkling water in the bright green bottle, is just outside Nimes! And, it's awesome and you can totally visit it!

Of course, because this is France, there's a castle on the grounds that is drop-dead gorgeous. But there is also a museum, a large viewing gallery of the factory, a visit to the bottling line and you can even go directly to the exact spot of the source of the water used to make Perrier!

There's even a hilarious gift store packed with cool Perrier items, including the chic glasses you see at the bars and cafes everywhere.

I know it sounds so nerdy and weird, but I really think it's worth a quick trip over there, especially if you make it part of your road trip to Nimes or the Pont du Gard.  Reservations are necessary, so call ahead.  And have fun!  We did.

Recent Articles

  1. Montpellier's Little Train That Could

    • News
    • November 04, 2008
  2. Perrier: Visit the Source in the South of France

    • Review
    • November 02, 2008
  3. An Insane Dining Experience in Montpellier

    • Review
    • October 31, 2008
  4. Penguins Have Come to Montpellier

    • Review
    • October 29, 2008
  5. Getting Around Montpellier by Bicycle

    • Review
    • October 27, 2008

 

Article Categories

This Expert's Photos

 

Not Available