Jean Baratte: This Cheerful Policeman A cherished figure in the French town of Grasse, Jean Baratte, affectionately known as "The Smiling Policeman," became an unlikely internet sensation in 2011. The genuine warmth, shown through a constant, heartfelt expression, charmed passersby and captured the attention of a regional newspaper photographer.

Jean Baratte: A Cheerful Policeman A iconic figure in the French town of Grasse, Jean Baratte, affectionately known as "The Smiling Policeman," became an unlikely internet sensation in 2011. Baratte's genuine approachability, shown through a constant, heartfelt grin, charmed passersby and captured the attention of a local newspaper photographer.