In Vergèze, Perrier is a bit like Michelin in Clermont-Ferrand or Peugeot in Sochaux. And the Vergézois met in this small town in Gard are inexhaustible when it comes to describing this relationship: “inseparable“, “cultural“, “a pride“, ” our story“. Words are flying at the Sports Bar, where, this Monday morning, closing day – “as in many villages” – life focuses.
It was early in the morning that the news broke: a report from the Occitanie Regional Health Agency is considering a “a cessation of the production of natural mineral water on the Vergèze site“, according to daily revelations The World and of Franceinfo.
“We already talked about it this summer, we’re fed up”
The subject is not yet on everyone's lips but could become so, with journalists following one another in this town of 5,000 inhabitants. “We already talked about it this summer, we're tired of it“, says Brigitte, leaning in front of a coffee, not really delighted to see the subject come back to zinc. At her side, Audrey and Laurent, reiterate their “unwavering support“to the iconic brand of sparkling water.”No one has died after drinking Perrier, we must stop pushing the cork“, estimates the 40-year-old Vergézoise. ” That won't stop us from continuing to drink it, quite the contrary, insists his neighbor. My son consumes a liter per day and he is in good health!“
