At least according to statistics, the French work more hours per week on average than Finns.
France has produced such super successful companies in the global market as:
LVMH, Hermés, Kering, L’Oréal, Sanofi (pharmaceuticals), Airbus, Schneider, Dassault, Thales, BNP Paribas, AXA, etc.
Based on the statistics I’ve seen, the French consume about 11 liters of alcohol per year, while Finns consume just under ten. I don’t have research data for this, but it’s probably not far off to guess that French consumption is more social and more often associated with meals. Which is quite healthy.
France is also known for croissants, but they originated in Austria. Rumor has it that during the Siege of Vienna in 1683, the Viennese mockingly made crescent-shaped pastries, as the Ottomans were besieging the city.
Back to the topic. Although France is known for its regulated labor market, according to the estimates in this quality media article, it compares to Germany and Italy. All these countries have produced successful companies; clearly, rigidity does not prevent hard work or success.