The Ladies

The films of the Gendarme Series couldn't be what they are without the charming women touch. There are three female characters that stand out throughout the plot line. Ludovic Cruchot's daughter Nicole is introduced from the very beginning of the series. Furthermore, the elegant widow Josépha becomes the new romantic flame for the tired sergeant.

The third notable woman in the series is the Catholic nun - Sister Clotilde who appears here and there on the Cruchot's way, bringing additional tint with her vivid personage.

Josépha
Josépha, a rich widow of a high-standing police colonel, portrayed by the actress Claude Gensac, is introduced in the third film of the series - Le Gendarme se marie (1968). She meets Ludovic Cruchot after a funny car pursuit when Josépha violates the speed limit with her new Ford Mustang. After numerous awkward situations, a mystic attracting arise between Cruchot and her which eventually ends up with their marriage.

Nicole
Nicole, the Cruchot's daughter, portrayed by Geneviève Grad, is introduced from the very start of the series. When first appeared, she is in her late teenage, already a beautiful young woman, a fact that brings many troubles to her father when they join the high life of Saint-Tropez.

Sister Clotilde
Sister Clotilde, an eccentric Catholic nun, portrayed by the actress France Rumilly, is an important part of the colorful bunch of characters in the Gendarme series. With her always sudden appearances  out of nowhere, usually driving the famous sweet Citroën 2 CV, she gives additional emotions to the Cruchot's adventures.