On the corner of rue des Bernardins in Saint Germain, Paris, there’s a wonderful little boutique full of tee shirts bearing witty French slogans. Suddenly, saying “j’aime pas le matin” (I don’t like mornings) looks chic. Unfortunately, when Monsieur and I spotted this retail gem (named Latitude Sud), it was well past the owner’s bedtime, so we couldn’t stop ‘n’ shop, but we could add it to the must-do list for the future.

I’m determined to buy the tee that says “Je suis comme je suis” (I am how I am), simply because it’s one of Monsieur’s favourite phrases. In context: “I don’t like garlic. Je suis comme je suis.” It’s sort of like saying “I’m an old dog and you ain’t teachin’ me no new tricks.”

You can visit Latitude Sud’s website for yourself here.