French stereotypes

What do you think about the sentence "The Frenchman with a beret and a baguette under his arm" ?... it's a cliche (stereotype)! Talk about stereotypes and prejudices about French people today! Separate fact and fiction! 

Common stereotypes on the  French people: 

The French (s): 

• Love culture, especially their heritage (watch out those who criticizes one of their monument!) 
• Work a little and are lazy, as they have many holidays, RTT ... 
• Moan a lot. 
• Are womanizers. 
• Are arrogant / selfish / pretentious. 
• Do not know / do not want to speak English, and  like only the French language. 
• Are cold and not friendly with foreigners. 
• Are cheapskate. 
• Eat well and balanced 

All these stereotypes are from more or less known, and often come from common stories among our nations (conflicts between England and France for example ...). The stereotype of the French would dirty 17th century where hygiene was more precarious, and where people covered tricks (perfume, makeup, wigs), to hide the dirt. Note also that many stereotypes relate to Paris, because it is a major tourist city. It should be noted that, although a majority of these stereotypes are outdated or completely wrong, some of them are true, and the best way to realize is to see in circumstances!

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For more information about clichés, you can go to: http://www.cedric-villain.info/cliche/index_cliche_en.html

To go further: 

What are two foods that characterize the French cuisine?
What are the characters  that represent France? 
What is the most famous French monument?
What other prejudices do you know about French people?
What is the most popular sport in France? 
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