The magnificent world of anime has a lot to offer fans of all genres, from action and adventure to romance and ecchi. While most anime are set in Japan or fictional worlds similar to the Japanese landscape, some anime like Banana Fish, Vinland Saga, and Moriarty the Patriot are set in America and Europe.

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The French landscape has much to offer apart from the Eiffel Tower. While it is popular for its romantic atmosphere, France is also famous for its cuisine and rich cultural heritage. Anime has successfully tapped into the boundless potential that France has to offer.

8 The Case Study Of Vanitas Is About A 19th Century French Vampire

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Vanitas, a vampire shunned by his brethren because of the odd circumstances of his birth, created a cursed grimoire called the Book of Vanitas in The Case Study of Vanitas. Given Vanitas' isolation and loneliness, a legend was created stating that Vanitas would use his cursed grimoire against other vampires.

Later, Noe Archiviste finds himself in 19th-century Paris searching for the famous Book of Vanitas. A man claiming to be Vanitas, grimoire and all, saves Noe from a vampire attack. The series follows this mysterious human through Parisian streets.

7 Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Goes Beyond Dumas' Work

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The Count of Monte Cristo is one of Alexander Dumas's most popular books. While there have been countless adaptations of this novel, Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo, set in 5053, goes beyond the book. Supernatural elements combined with betrayal in the retro-futuristic city of Paris, make this anime a unique and entertaining watch.

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This anime follows Viscount Albert de Morcerf, who befriends the Count of Monte Cristo, who is looking to exact his revenge on those who betrayed him. Gankutsuou depicts the true essence of a revenge story.

6 Noir Does The Girls-With-Guns Sub-Genre Justice

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While this thrilling tale begins in Japan, Mireille Bouquet and Kirika Yumura's search for the truth regarding their identities and origins brings them to Mireille's hometown in France. The duo, known as Noir, takes on various assassination jobs – each job brings them closer to the truth.

Noir is an anime that does the girls-with-guns subgenre justice. The events of the series test Kirika and Mireille's relationship, which is already on thin ice. As they get closer to the truth, the two young girls have more questions than answers.

5 Gosick's Sauville Is Inspired By Real-Life France

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Gosick is set in the fictional Southern European country of Sauville. The anime follows Kazuya Kujo, a Japanese foreign exchange student at Saint Marguerite Academy. Kazuya, shunned by his peers, visits the school's extravagant library and comes across the mysterious Victorique de Blois, a blonde girl whose foresight allows her to predict the future.

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Kazuya and Victorique drive this mystery-romance anime through twists and turns. With their futures intertwined, the gothic lolita and the foreigner outcast rely on each other and their unique skills to survive.

4 Miraculous Ladybug Follows Two Teenage Superheroes In Modern-Day France

Cat Noir And Ladybug hold hands in this Parisian cartoon

Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste don their superhero identities of Ladybug and Cat Noir whenever evildoers threaten their city's peace. Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir features a complicated love story accompanied by the trying familial bonds of heroes and villains.

The main characters use unique jewels called Miraculous that grant them their powers. The villain, Adrien's father, covets these gems to bring his wife, Emile, back to life. Adrien's father goes above and beyond, endangering innocent Parisian citizens to get his way.

3 The Rose Of Versailles Features Famous Names From French Society

Image features a visual from Rose of Versailles: (From left to right) Oscar François de Jarjayes (long, blonde hair and white uniform) throwing aside a wedding dress while her father stares at her.

Perhaps the most appealing soap opera in anime, The Rose of Versailles follows the main protagonist, Lady Oscar, who, unlike her sisters, grew up as a boy. Lady Oscar joins the military and finds a place in the troops assigned to protect Marie Antoinette, the future Queen of France.

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Lady Oscar remains an invaluable witness to the beginning of the French Revolution, which shook the country's governance system to its roots. Ripe with personal strife, a heavy conscience, and political disparities, this anime has fans coming back to it from time to time.

2 Nodame Cantabile: Paris-Hen Follows The Protagonist's Adventures In France

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Nodame Cantabile: Paris-Hen is the sequel to Nodame Cantabile, following the main protagonists, Shinichi Chiaki and Megumi "Nodame" Noda to France's Conservatoire de Paris. Chiaki and Nodame pursue their respective dreams of becoming a conductor and a pianist under the best teachers in the country.

The duo realizes that the world of music is just as competitive as any sport. Chiaki and Nodame gradually learn and grow among their new friends, rivals, and mentors. Apart from some incredible music, this anime features some top-tier drama that fans can enjoy at leisure.

1 Violet Evergarden Depicts The Aftermath Of War

Violet Evergarden by the lake with her parasol in the anime Violet Evergarden

Kyoto Animation has time and time again displayed its unparalleled animation skills in various anime series. Violet Evergarden is a prime example. While the anime is not set precisely in France, its fictional world takes inspiration from various European countries' scenery, France included.

Violet, the main protagonist, works as an Auto Memory Doll after being discharged from the military when the war ends. In search of the meaning of the words "I love you," Violet discovers the complicated yet beautiful essence of human emotions.

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