Noel is a wealthy young woman who has married Jasper, a struggling writer, against her family's wishes. The couple hopes that their honeymoon will be a chance to escape from their problems and start their life together. However, their plans go awry when they find themselves stranded in a small French village with no money and no means of getting home.As they struggle to find a way back to England, Noel and Jasper encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a group of wealthy Americans and a band of gypsies. Their adventures lead them to a series of mishaps and misunderstandings, but ultimately bring them closer together.