Le bonheur à cinq sous

A young Parisian couple, Jérôme and Sylvie Jeton, spend their days crammed into a tiny Rue Henri‑Martin flat, dreaming of a quiet country house where they could finally unwind. Jérôme, an aspiring man of letters, leans on Sylvie’s social flair to weave their modest life into the elegant circles of the capital, while she concocts clever savings schemes to keep their ambitions afloat. Their conversations flutter between literary aspirations, petty financial worries and nostalgic fantasies of afternoons spent beneath apple trees.

Through witty observations and gentle irony, the story captures the paradox of wartime Paris, where the rush of city life collides with a longing for simple, pastoral peace. The Jetons’ visits to faded countryside advertisements become a game of imagination, letting them picture charming châteaux and serene ponds without ever committing to a purchase. This light‑hearted portrait of hope, resourcefulness, and the small joys of everyday life invites listeners to share in the couple’s tender quest for a modest slice of happiness.