Stay : California of the 7th Art
Whoever goes in California has a little crush on cinema… This trip to the Golden State will be an opportunity to immerse yourself behind the scenes of the 7th Art. Whether you're an amateur of the Hollywood blockbusters, a Disney fan or a Star Wars enthusiast, here's a selection of places you should not miss. Let the show begin!
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
7 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Where to stay - Los Angeles ?
The map of your stay - États-Unis
Detail of the stay : California of the 7th Art - 7 days
Day 1: Hollywood
Steps: Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park
Start with a tour of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Make your way to the junction of Vine Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard for your first stop at the Pantages Theater, an Art Deco-style theater built in the 1930s. This is where all the big Broadway shows are staged.
Next, walk up the Walk of Fame from east to west, photographing the stars of your favorite stars. Don't miss a stop at one of the district's iconic cinemas: theEgyptian Theater, where the American Cinematheque organizes numerous screenings; the Capitan Theatre, owned by the Walt Disney Company; and the famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre, in its superb Chinese pagoda. These three cinemas were built between 1922 and 1927 by Charles E. Toberman (nicknamed "the father of Hollywood") and Cid Grauman. They epitomize the golden age of Hollywood.
Round off your visit with a tour of the Hollywood & Highland Center, home to the new home of the Oscars, the Dolby Theatre, formerly the Kodak Theater. This is where the stars come to receive their golden statuette. The lobby lists every winner of the Best Picture Oscar since the ceremony's inception. Before you leave the madness of Hollywood, take a look up at the emblematic sign on the hill. Installed in 1923, these 14-metre-high letters had no connection with cinema at the time, as they were an advertising sign for the "Hollywoodland" real estate development! For a closer look at the sign, head to the Griffith Observatory, if possible at sunset. In summer, end the day with an open-air film screening at . It's one of Angelenos' favorite activities.
HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME / GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY / THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE / TCL CHINESE THEATRE / HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATER / HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY / DOLBY THEATRE / EL CAPITAN
Day 2: Los Angeles through the prism of cinema
Steps: Los Angeles
The big game for Hollywood movie fans is to visit the filming locations of their favorite movies and series. It's up to you! You might even be lucky enough to bump into one or two film or TV stars... We've noticed that they like to go for a coffee in Larchmont Village, south of Hollywood, or stroll through the boutiques of Robertson Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The more inquisitive among you can hop in a minivan for a tour of the stars' homes.
LARCHMONT VILLAGE
Day 3: Universal Studios
Steps: Los Angeles
It takes a whole day to visit Universal Studios. Far from being a classic theme park, Universal Studios gives you an insight into the workings of the great American studios. Don't miss the Studio Tram Tour, which combines fun and discovery.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD
Day 4: On the road to Lone Pine
Steps: Lone Pine
Located 3 hours inland, this Inyo County town celebrates Western cinema in the heart of the Alabama Hills. This breathtaking natural setting has been the setting for hundreds of films since 1920. You'll be following in the footsteps of John Wayne, Gary Cooper, Kirk Douglas and, more recently, Robert Downey Jr! Before setting off again, take a break at the Film History Museum, which completes your discovery of the Alabama Hills site.
ALABAMA HILLS
Day 5: Legendary Las Vegas
Continue your journey inland, to reach the emblematic western landscapes of Utah. The road is long (more than 10 hours), we advise you to sleep halfway, in Las Vegas, a city fed by the American myth.
Day 6: Monument Valley and the desert landscapes of Utah and Arizona
Other iconic western settings include the rock formations of Monument Valley, featured in Stagecoach (1939) and Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), as well as in a dozen John Ford westerns, including Fantastic Ride (1939) and Fort Apache (1948). More recently, they appeared in Lone Ranger (2013) with Johnny Depp and Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014). Generally speaking, the desert landscapes of Arizona, and to a lesser extent Utah, have always been favored locations for filming. Well-known films include Easy Rider (1969), Mars Attacks! (1996), Into the Wild (2007) and Gravity (2013).
Day 7: Monument Valley and back
Enjoy the magnificent scenery a little longer, then leave Monument Valley to head back to Los Angeles. Stop off at a motel on the way, as it's a long way back.
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