A preserved spring

Ventadour is born from the coolness of a spring, shaped by the authenticity of a volcanic terroir, and carried by an elegant, timeless purity.

Underwater background with sky and bubbles in the sea.

The character
of young volcanoes

The volcanoes of Souilhol, Thueyts, and Montpezat, among the youngest in Ardèche, shaped thousands of years ago a unique volcanic landscape of lava flows and deep, fissured basaltic rocks. These rocks allow water to circulate slowly at depth, reaching balance and mineralizing over time.

It is through a long underground journey that Ventadour takes form. At great depth, it balances, mineralizes, and refines over time in contact with rock. Through a major fracture, Ventadour rises to the surface, naturally charged with carbon dioxide. This singular, nearly untouched geology gives Ventadour its freshness and purity.

A naturally
sparkling water

Buried deep within the Ardèche massif, the Ventadour spring emerges spontaneously sparkling. Its effervescence comes from a rare phenomenon that is clearly documented. Deep‑origin carbon dioxide infuses the water during its slow underground journey. This journey yields a natural sparkle, balanced minerality, and a distinctive taste.

Basalt flow

CO₂ pathway: 40–50 years

3 Crystalline massif fractured by earthquakes preceding volcanic eruptions.

CO₂ present at depth escapes through fractures. As it rises, it dissolves into aquifers, creating Ventadour.

The Sources
du Pestrin

The Pestrin site today hosts several springs. Though born from the same terroir, each has a distinctive signature.

Chantemerle

Julie

Saint-Henri, Saint-Michel & Saint-Charles

Source du Bois

Our spring today.

Naturally sparkling, it leads the Pestrin revival in both still and sparkling expressions.

Previously exploited, this spring produced a delicate still water after degassing. Its name remains tied to the memory of the place and may one day return to enchant tables.

Referenced for a long time, accessible through a vaulted cavity. It has inspired many stories and legends.

Three emerging waters on the right bank of the Fontaulière, witnesses to the valley’s underground richness.

A discreet spring nestled not far from the production site.

Understanding
the different waters

In France, three families of bottled waters are sold. They do not all offer the same qualities.

Table waters 

These may be treated and their composition may vary over time. They do not offer mineral stability.

Spring waters 

Naturally drinkable water drawn from a protected underground aquifer. It can be consumed as is, without chemical treatment. However, its mineral composition may vary slightly depending on the capture point or natural conditions—meaning it is not strictly identical from one bottle to the next.

Natural mineral waters

Drawn from protected, often deep aquifers. Their natural characteristics and mineral composition are stable. They are evaluated and recognized by health authorities and cannot be modified. In certain cases, their mineral and trace‑element content may provide beneficial health properties.

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