I think you'd be a little less than friendly if your neck of the woods was regularly invaded by readers of the French equivalent (if there was one - there isn't) of the Sun. My experience of France over many years is similar to Griff's- except that in the North , once they get to know that you are not a tattooed , shaven headed yob but are decent and well behaved they are entirely friendly , helpful and welcoming where ever you go. Just like the British really..