Paris on the Potomac, whether they like it or not

Back in the land known as Noirony...

As for any lingering anger over the Iraq war, Washington tourism officials say it is time for rapprochement with America's longtime European ally.

"This is an opportunity for us in our own way in the travel and tourism ... and arts and culture economy to reach out to a longstanding friend, forget about politics and go back to good friendships," one tourism official told FOX News.

But not all French feel ready to kiss and make up with Americans. Diplomat Denis Pietton (search) refused to talk to FOX News at the press conference announcing "Paris on the Potomac."

Well, maybe they're not ready to kiss and make up with some Americans.

Even if Shepard Smith is "queer as a french horn."