USANA Fortune 25: 900 Times the Decadence

For the Fortune 25, USANA spares no expense. The nicest hotels, the most well-respected and well-known restaurants, the most interesting cities and resorts.

But today, the Fortune 25 met their match with the Palace of Versailles. The palace — in the city of Versailles, just outside of Paris — has 900 rooms, and each and every one can only be described as opulent.

Louis XIII began the building as a hunting lodge, and his successor, Louis XIV, had it expanded into an enormous display of power and wealth that has since been turned into a major tourist attraction. The floors and walls were built with various colors and types of marble; gold, delicately handcrafted velvet, and beautiful tapestries cover the walls; ornately painted ceilings tell stories of gods and goddesses; and large, commissioned pieces of artwork give a look into the lives of kings and queens of the past.

With so much to see and so many people visiting the palace, it’s a good thing USANA gave the Fortune 25 members some red logo gear jackets as a gift the night before — they definitely helped us stay together!

Outside, the expansive gardens with incredibly detailed fountains, beautiful blooming flowers, and well-sculpted tree lines offered a stark but complementary contrast to the over-the-top nature of the interior of the palace. Here, the Fortune 25 enjoyed the scenery before heading over to La Flottille, a restaurant just off the gardens but still within the Palace of Versailles.

After a relaxing lunch, the group headed back to the hotel for a few hours of downtime before meeting in the lobby and going to dinner at the Michelin-star rated L’Atelier Maitre Albert in the 5th District of Paris across from Notre Dame. The menu consisted of an artichoke soup with mushrooms brioche, spit-roasted chicken (their specialty) with mashed potatoes, and a lovely dessert of grapefruit terrine with tea sauce — a fine, palate-cleansing, and simple but delicious end to a busy and unbelievably decadent day.

Here’s USANA president of Asia Pacific sharing a message in both English and Chinese.

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For many more photos by Kelly Branan, be sure to check out the gallery on Smugmug.

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