Vittel is a well-known brand of bottled mineral water that was founded by the eponymous Henri-Eugène Desmarets, a Frenchman of Belgian origin. Born in 1865, Desmarets came from a family involved in the water and beverage business. However, it was his vision and entrepreneurial spirit that led him to create the iconic Vittel brand. Desmarets purchased the Vittel spring in northeastern France, which had been known for its healing properties since the Roman era, and…