Armand, a boastful womaniser, makes a bet that he can seduce any girl he wants. He soon crosses paths with a beautiful Parisian divorcee, who is nothing like anyone he has ever met before.

The inhabitants of a tiny French town hold the record for longevity. Which is precisely why a wily businessman, Victor, intends to cash in on the old folks and turn the peaceful village into a "Long Life" resort, complete with hotels, hot springs and casinos. Everything would have gone according to plan, except for a certain Mr. Dumont, his look-alike son, and some very valuable land.

In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain.