Not being able to speak French is not an excuse to try. At least give it a go in English, you may be presently surprised...
Your other stated reason not to ask the airfield themselves is that the first answer you get may not be correct. What were you planning to do with the first answer you received here?!
I'm just responding to the 'inane' part of your post - got no axe to grind personally. Just find it odd not to ask (any question) of the most obvious people most likely to know the answer...
I had to fly a non-transponder equipped microlight into Clermont Ferrand airport (with CTR) earlier this week. I sent them an email asking if it was okay, got a reply within the hour confirming fine and asking a little more information to pre-brief the tower...