@parabellum
A few more observations; Not until post #67 does anyone talk any sense at all, then to post #97 and 98 for a bit more sense.
With respect, those who have posted criticism of the AF crew and laid responsibility for the incident at their flight deck door, have an unassailable
legal point. There may be contributory factors - or holes in the proverbial swiss cheese - that can be filled following an investigation. That much is not in dispute.
If the AF has been cleared to taxi along taxi way A then it is not an unreasonable assumption that the taxiway is clear of parked aircraft.
It is completely unreasonable to make any
assumptions in the aviation business. The primary reason why have humans on the flight deck, rather than automated taxying, is because sometimes RJs, vehicles, deer, FOD or confused pax don't quite clear the taxyway. No crew can blindly follow instructions from ATC, a marshaller or their own SOPs without looking out the window.