I hope that it is not a rumor (and sorry if it has been yet released): french residents will earn qualifying flights in France next 2013.
the rule today:
Qualifying Flight´ is defined as the flights being made on Air France, KLM, SkyTeam Partners and Participating Carriers except Air calin,
excluding domestic flights in France made by Members having provided in his account a mailing address in mainland France or Monaco, for which both Level Miles and Award Miles can be earned.