Jean Baratte: The Smiling 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, revealed through a constant, heartfelt smile, charmed residents and captured the attention of a local newspaper photographer. This o

Jean Baratte: This Smiling 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. The genuine friendliness, revealed through a constant, heartfelt grin, charmed passersby and captured the attention of a regional newspaper photographer.