Alex (Montand) is a head waiter in a popular Parisian bistro. Between his incessant comings and goings from the restaurant’s kitchen to the dining room, and from his friends to his customers, Alex dreams of a near future in which he would open a small amusement park by the sea. Then, one day, he falls in love with the beautiful Claire (Garcia) whom he met 17 years ago. Will she give him the strength to turn an old dream into reality?
