VELLEMIN FROY

Vellemin Froy's water comes from a preserved nature in Franche-Comté. It is distinguished from other waters by its exceptional balance and purity as well as its neutral pH.

History. In 1828, Doctor Jacquez discovered a thin stream of water during a walk and quenched his thirst. From the outset, he noticed the effects of this exceptional water on his body: purgative, diuretic and laxative, without prejudging at that time the healing properties of this spring which never freezes and remains at a constant temperature of 14°C at its emergence. It was only 30 years later that a catchment was carried out and the water was subjected to more detailed analyses which revealed an exceptional mineralization of 3.15 g/litre. After the approval of the Imperial Academy of Medicine on 29 December 1859, drilling work began for exploitation and sale to the public. A pavilion was built to protect the spring from the elements and in which an octagonal sandstone stele was erected, topped by a statue entitled "The dolphin child". This was followed by a prosperous period for Velleminfroy where people from all over Europe came to take the waters and they became internationally renowned until they were exported to the region that was still called Indochina. But little by little, the successive changes of owners overcame its exploitation. It was in 2004 that Paul Poulaillon, company director, acquired it, with the objective of reviving and discovering the "miraculous virtues" of this forgotten source.

The pluses. With a unique and perfectly balanced mineral composition (zero nitrate and zero nitrite), Velleminfroy mineral water is suitable for all ages (from 2 years old). As part of regular cures, it helps to supplement everyone's dietary intake.

It is also possible to discover the history of the Velleminfroy spring through the Water Museum, open Saturday noon and evening and Sunday noon.