From GameIndustry.biz
(http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=15937):
Comments made by Sony Computer Entertainment France boss Georges Fornay which appeared to indicate the price point for PlayStation 3 have been misinterpreted and do not allude to the price of the system, the company has told GamesIndustry.biz.
Thanks to Andy Williams for sending me the link.