Following the Greeks who established the trading town of Massilia (Marseilles) in about 600 BC, Southern France was subjected to classical influences for many centuries.  Gaul (i.e. France) as a whole consisted of three regions: the lands of the Belgae in the north and east of the rivers Marne and Seine; the Aquitani south and west of the river Garonne; and in between the people we call Gauls, although they called themselves Celts, occupied much of present day Languedoc.

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