Vanessa Zhâ & Olivier Poels 7:03 a.m., February 25, 2024

Gastronomy, leisure... Every weekend at 6:50 a.m., Olivier Poels and Vanessa Zha present a product, a producer and all the good tips for re(discovering) a region.

Vanessa, for this vacation you are taking us to California, and again under the sign of cinema

And yes, after the Césars, it is the Oscars which always arrive at a gallop, they will take place on the night of March 10.

And for movie buffs who would like to go on vacation to California, I have two big favorites: in Los Angeles, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures which opened 2 years ago, the Parthenon of cinema which exhibits objects, costumes and sets.

From the typewriter that Hitchcock used for Psycho to Dorothy's ruby ​​slippers from The Wizard of Oz... oh I would love to be able to dance in front of the set of Singin' in the Rain... well it's possible she did is also.

All this is just a tiny overview: 4600 M2 of exhibition in a gigantic glass bubble, designed by architectural star Renzo Piano.

And if I talk to you about architecture it is to guide you towards my 2nd favorite: a city 2 hours from Los Angeles?... in the desert?  

Ah found it!

Palm springs…! 

Well done !

Palmsprings in the Coachella Valley, straight out of the desert in the 1920s. All of Hollywood takes refuge there on weekends to escape the hustle and bustle of LA.

Each star had a house built by a renowned architect: single-storey houses, without floors, built with new materials in a refined style: This is how Desert modernism was born  

Make us dream with that of a star… 

Difficult between that of Leonardo di Caprio which is rented by the night, that of Elvis Presley… oh if I have one for you of course: That of Sinatra, known for its two large palm trees and its swimming pool in the shape of a Piano… he threw legendary parties there and also had legendary arguments with Ava Gardner.

He allegedly threw a champagne bottle through a window, which left a mark that can still be seen today.  

And one last? 

The “Barbie Dream House experience” from the Oscar-nominated Barbie film.

We find all the dream and glamor of Palmsprings there. 

Hotels 

The Colony Palms Hotel (572 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262): This hotel, which opened in 1936, has a long history with Hollywood celebrities and has served as the set for several film productions.

Its unique blend of Moroccan and Spanish styles provides a picturesque setting that has caught the eye of filmmakers. 

The Parker Palm Springs (4200 E Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs): With interior design by Jonathan Adler, this hotel has not only hosted many celebrities but also served as a setting for photo shoots and film productions, thanks to its unique aesthetic and its vast gardens.

Personalities like Gene Autry have been associated with the hotel which today welcomes many personalities who have their habits there. 

Ace Hotel & Swim Club (701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264): This 1960s motel-turned-hip hotel is known for its laid-back vibe and eclectic design.

It attracted the attention of the film industry and was used for filming, providing a modern and vintage setting. 

The Horizon Resort & Spa (1050 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs): Originally designed in 1952 by architect William F. Cody, it was the private retreat of producer Jack Wrather and his wife, the actress Bonita Granville.

The hotel exudes old Hollywood charm and has been the site of many film-related events. 

Legendary restaurant 

Melvyn's Restaurant at the Ingleside Inn (200 W Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264): This restaurant, located in the historic Ingleside Inn, has been a favorite haunt of Hollywood celebrities for decades.

Although it's not specifically known for being the setting for a movie, its ambiance and history are deeply rooted in the glamor of Hollywood's Golden Age.

Hollywood legends like Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor regularly frequented this establishment, making it a place steeped in cinematic history.