The variety of French spoken in Continental France has previously been considered the model for « le bon français », while the variety spoken in Québec has been depicted as less prestigious. In second language teaching, these views have an impact on learners’ choices and perceptions of the target language. Many researchers have investigated these perceptions through a France–Québec comparison. Using a matched-guise technique, this study investigates whether stylistic variation within a given dialect affects the reactions to Continental French and Québec French in the same way that varieties do, for learners of French as a second language in Montréal. The participants were asked to listen and react to native speakers of Paris and Montréal French varieties producing exactly the same linguistic content in two different situations, formal and informal. Results show that stylistic variation had a considerable impact on the participants’ perceptions and choices. Meanwhile, the data also reveal an amalgam made between, firstly, formal language and European French and, secondly, colloquial language and Québec French.