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Notre Dame Cathedral Croissants to Rich Chocolates, Crisp Wines to Creamy Cheeses, Vuitton to Success And say Oui Paris! for an unforgettable experience with EMC! Paris, France | April 9-15, 2016 Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel The City of Light There’s no place like Paris. The City of Light is a global capital, but it still retains much of the traditional French lifestyle. When you say yes to Paris and become an EMC top agent, you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to experience this remarkable city that straddles the divide between old and new. SAY YES to Luxury A Parisian landmark since it opened in 1862, the gilded and elegant Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel offers you historical grandeur alongside world-class amenities and a prime location just steps from the Opera Garnier. Each night, relax in a comfortable room decorated in the rich, sophisticated style of Napoleon III. Savor both classic and innovative dishes on the terrace of the famous Café de la Paix, or sip afternoon tea at the hotel’s superb La Verrière restaurant. Need a refresher after a day exploring the city? Head to I-Spa by Algotherm for Discover more about a soothing massage. your Paris experience! It Has a Certain It’s hard to describe. It’s that special quality that makes Paris exceptional—that makes it one of a kind. Every quartier, or neighborhood, has its own personality. Around every corner is something new and amazing to discover. Earn your trip to Paris with EMC and find out what makes this city tick. Grab your walking shoes and become a flâneur—a wanderer. Get lost on the city’s narrow streets and fashionable boulevards. Explore its nooks and crannies. Stumble upon historic landmarks, beautiful architecture, appetizing restaurants and charming storefronts. Here is just a taste of what you’ll experience when you say Oui Paris! to this once-in-a-lifetime trip. Eiffel Tower Arc de Triomphe The French call their beloved landmark La Dame de This triumphal arch, commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, Fer—The Iron Lady. Built as the centerpiece of the 1889 honors the victories of the French army, many of which World’s Fair, the tower has become an integral part of are depicted in the sculptures that adorn the monument. the city’s skyline. Take the elevator to the third level At the base of the arch, the Tomb of the Unknown of the tower for panoramic views of Paris. Soldier lies beneath the eternal flame. SAY YES to Food SAY YES to Art When in Paris, do as the Parisians do—eat! From buttery Monet. Picasso. Rodin. Hugo. Dumas. Hemingway. Chanel. Musée du Louvre Notre Dame Cathedral croissants to rich chocolates, crisp wines to creamy cheeses, Vuitton. Dior. The list of artists, writers and designers—French or The world’s largest art museum is home to more than Standing on an island in the heart of Paris, Notre Dame Paris offers opportunities to indulge your taste buds at every otherwise—who have flocked to Paris is endless, and you can spot 35,000 works of art spread across three wings and and its iconic gargoyles, flying buttresses and rose turn. Explore street markets filled with tantalizing fresh produce, evidence of their work throughout the city. To this day, the French four floors. Three famous ladies—Winged Victory of windows have survived almost 1,000 years of French meats and more, or stop into a pâtisserie for a tempting pastry or capital remains at the cutting edge of art, fashion and literature Samothrace, the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa—are history. From the bell towers, you can see how the city two. And for a true Paris experience, spend an afternoon sipping and is home to some of the world’s best museums, boutiques and the stars of the Louvre, but other collections are also has grown around the cathedral over the centuries. espresso on a café terrace and watching the world go by. architectural masterpieces for you to enjoy. full of gems. Open to find a map of Paris! The glass and metal Louvre Pyramid, completed in 1989, is the main The can-can may not have originated at the Moulin Rouge, but the entrance to the museum. Designed by I. M. Pei, the once-derided courtesans operating there turned it into a seductive dance that spread structure has become a Parisian landmark. to cabarets across Europe. The Eiffel Tower was originally only meant to be a temporary World’s For years, visitors to Oscar Wilde’s grave in Père Lachaise Cemetery Fair exhibit and almost became scrap metal in 1909. Only its usefulness kissed the author’s tomb, leaving the stone peppered with lipstick prints. as a radio antennae saved it. The infamous Love Locks that cover many Paris bridges are neither The Arc de Triomphe stands at the intersection of 12 avenues, a Parisian nor a French tradition. including the famous Champs-Élysées. Place de la Bastille’s most significant feature is what’s no longer there: Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, the Bastille Prison, which was destroyed during the French Revolution. took 182 years to build. The July Column in the middle of the square commemorates the Revolution of 1830. At the center of the city’s best shopping on the illustrious Grandes Boulevards is Galeries Lafayette, a giant, elegant department store Paris’s famous Metro may be the densest transit system in the world: with a century-old stained-glass dome. you’re never more than 500 meters from a station. Rising above Paris on a hill in Montmartre, the wedding cake-esque The Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel’s magnificent Opera Sacré Coeur Basilica offers a stunning view from the top of its dome. Ballroom is a historic landmark and the most famous ballroom in Paris. Take a break from the city streets in Luxembourg Gardens, where Under the golden dome of the Hôtel des Invalides, you’ll find you’ll be surrounded by flowers, fountains, statues, immaculate lawns Napoleon’s tomb and one of the world’s largest military museums. and shaded groves. Paris, France • April 9-15, 2016 Visit the 2016 Recognition Trip website, www.EMCParis2016.com, for monthly updates on all the trip and activity details you’ll want to say yes to! You can Intercontinental Paris Le Grand Hotel also check out the general qualifications for 2016 and link to Agent Access, where you’ll find your specific standings and branch qualification information. EMCParis2016.com.
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