What is the setting of Rhinoceros, and Other Plays by Eugene Ionesco?

The settings for these three plays are all intentionally vague and, ultimately, unimportant. For example, "Rhinoceros" takes place in an anonymous "small provincial town" (3). It is important to understand that Ionesco makes no effort to create a concrete, detailed environment for his plays because he does not want his audience to focus on the reality of the characters or situations.