I appreciate your input, and I have no problem admitting that you have a better perspective on the situation than me, but I can't share your optimism. When I see what happens in countries with a muslim majority, and I see that France has one of the biggest muslim populations in Europe, both in absolute numbers and percentage, and I see jewish people say that they don't feel safe any more, and then something like Charlie Hebdo happens and this is the reaction, and then you have a nationalist party gain so much support... The way I see it, these are signs, that keep adding up; little by little, lines are being drawn, sides are forming. Sorry but I can't help but feel that the peaceful situation you described is the proverbial calm before the storm.
Interesting perspective. I do see your point. The rise of the National Front party is certainly worrying, and points to increasing extremism. A lot probably depends on how France fares economically over the next few years. If there is stagnation and further unemployment, things could go the way you envisage.
I'm crossing my fingers that that doesn't happen, though...