There's certainly nothing wrong with Belgian barrels or Belgian shotguns. That being said, what often happens is that someone wrongly assumes a gun is French because it has the address of a French "maker" on the rib or elsewhere . . . when a quick examination of the proofmarks would show its true origin to those who know the difference.

The French often tell Belgian jokes, much like they tell . . . well, Norwegian jokes in Minnesota would be a good example. Often has to do with the Belgians' drinking beer and eating French fries. Can't necessarily fault them for that, either!