‘Cinderella’ is most likely set sometime in the late 19th century in rural France. The setting was never explicitly mentioned, but we can assume as much based on the fashion and the story that the movies adapted, both animated and live-action.

The introductory part of the story is set in Cinderella’s home. That is, during her birth, during the death of her mother, during the remarrying of her father, and as she is overworked and looked down upon by her sisters. Her godmother visits her in her home. The other setting is the palace.