what year is beauty and the beast set in

The time period in which Beauty and the Beast is set is a topic of debate among fans and experts. However, based on the appearance of the Eiffel Tower during one of the songs in the movie, it is believed that the movie takes place during the late 19th century. On the other hand, some fans believe that the story takes place in mid-1700s France, as Belle and her father lived in a "provincial town" on the coast of France during that time. Others believe that the story takes place during the medieval era society. The original Villeneuve tale was published in 1740. Therefore, there is no definitive answer to this question.