Well, compared to LHR - CDG is a paradise. But that isn't saying much. Now ORY, well that's worse.
AF is as safe as any other EU based airline. If it wasn't they wouldn't be flying. If this wasn't a pilots forum, I might note that recent incidents (A340 - YYZ, A330 mid atlantic) appeared to be more related to human factors. But seeing that it is
, I'll keep my mouth shut.
They have had a few unusual incidents, including the above. I think their first A340 "premature hull retirement" was an aircraft catching fire while it was being towed empty to or from a hangar.
I have flown them many times, usually via CDG. I'd fly them again if the price was right but I've noted they almost always are more expensive than their partner KLM (connecting flights via their hubs)