I don't know how many McDonald's are in Paris (and don't seem to be able to readily find out...) but France has QUITE a number of them, and it seems the French love them.
Some articles, a couple from quite a few years ago so the effect may be even greater now? DianaB, comments?
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-mcdonalds-conquered-france-2014-8
http://www.slate.com/articles/life/food/2009/06/how_mcdonalds_conquered_france.html
ETA: P.s.: I would also murmur that France isn't the only place where good food and the desire for it is part of the national consciousness. Many are the cultures and countries where this is a strong part of the fabric of life. By no means is this limited to France.
