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