First stop when you arrive in Paris?
C: Le Moulin de La Vierge in the 2nd.
P: Agree. Best croissant in Paris.
Best café to sit and people-watch?
P: Café Charlot at lunch. Sit outside, smoke a cigarette, drink white wine.
C: Café La Perle in the evening. Sit outside, smoke a Vogue Bleue, drink Ruinart.
Best stop for some creative inspiration?
P: Walking everywhere.
C: Palais de Tokyo—always a favorite.
Best souvenirs?
C: Books from Ofr. and anything monogramed from Officine Universelle Buly.
P: Bic lighters from the airport (they have gold hardware), souvenir hoodies by the Sacre Ceour, and an Eiffel Tour keychain, obviously.
Best spot for a pre-dinner drink?
C: Hôtel Costes.
Best spot for staying out late?
P: Andy Wahloo.
Best cure for a late night out?
C: Tacos from Candelaria.
Best Parisian meal?
P: La Poule au Pot—order the Poule au Pot.
C: The honey duck at Le Bistrot d'Henri.
And, the most unexpected romantic moment?
P: The fitting room at Balenciaga.
C: No comment.
PARIS, ACCORDING TO C&P
A Rapid-Fire City Guide with Christopher & Philip