This sardonic social satire follows the story of Odette, an actress turned mistress of a government minister, as she navigates the intricacies of her upscale household. In need of a valet to complete her staff before a high-profile trip, she hires Désiré, a charismatic and gossipy man recommended by a countess. As tensions simmer between the wealthy elites and their servants, complications ensue, leading to a series of comical and thought-provoking situations.