When Does "The Chimes of Normandy" (1877) Take Place?
"Les cloches de Corneville"/"The Bells of Corneville" (released to English-speaking audiences as "The Chimes of Normandy") is a comedy? historical fiction stage-musical written by Louis Clairville with Charles Gabet first performed April 19th, 1877. So when is "The Chimes of Normandy" set?
It takes place in the year:
We know this because it has been 20 years since Henri, Marquis de Corneville, was exiled.
1685? AD
We know this because it has been 20 years since Henri, Marquis de Corneville, was exiled.
It was partially adapted to film in 1917.
