Documentary in three parts: 1)The paths of childhood: the childhood and the youth of the great French romantic writer in Milly; his love for horses; his friendship with Father Dumont, his confessor and confidante. 2)The shores of romance: Lamartine's stay in Savoy; his love story with Elvire, a sick young lady. 3)The way to grandeur: Lamartine's return to his native region; his literary work; Lamartine's glory.