The Gallo-Roman (or Vulgar Latin) dialect of the late Roman period evolved into the dialects of the Oïl languages and Old French in the north, and into Occitan in the south. The name Gallia and its equivalents continued in use, at least in writing, …

6 days ago · France - Roman Conquest, Gaul, Franks: In the 2nd century bce Rome intervened on the side of Massilia in its struggle against the tribes of the hinterland, its main aim being the protection of the route from Italy to its new possessions in Spain.

Gaul (Latin: Gallia) [1] was a region of Western Europe first clearly described by the Romans, encompassing present-day France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, and Northern Italy. It covered an area of …

Jan 18, 2022 · The Romans didn't just pass by – they were here for more than 500 years and left all sorts of Roman ruins in France: amphorae, mosaics, soaring aqueducts and Roman bridges, as well as roads still used today, like the Via Domitia.

Aug 26, 2021 · Delve into France's fascinating Roman history by exploring the best Roman Sites in France. Highlights include La Maison Carrée and Lapidaire Museum.

Discover the finest Roman remains in France, including amphitheatres, arenas, temples, triumphal arches, and more

Get to know the top Roman sites and ancient ruins across France that still have the power to impress.

The area that was known as Gaul in Roman times includes modern France, and also Belgium, Luxembourg and western parts of Germany. The conquest of the region by the Romans began in the 2nd - 1st centuries BC, and continued with the 'Gallic Wars', led …

Apr 6, 2025 · France - Roman Gaul, 400-500: From 395 the division of the Roman Empire into an eastern and a western half reinforced acute internal political stresses that encouraged barbarian penetration of the Danube region and even Italy.

Find out about the history of the Roman conquest of Gaul (France), from Julius Caesar to Constantine, interesting facts and more.