The '''Occitan language''' is spoken in the south of [[France]], in Northwestern [[Italy]] and some areas of [[Spain]]. There also is an enclave in Southern Italy. It evolved (changed over time) from medieval [[French]], but is now more closely related to the [[Catalan language]] of nearby [[Catalonia]], [[Spain]]. | The '''Occitan language''' is spoken in the south of [[France]], in Northwestern [[Italy]] and some areas of [[Spain]]. There also is an enclave in Southern Italy. It evolved (changed over time) from medieval [[French]], but is now more closely related to the [[Catalan language]] of nearby [[Catalonia]], [[Spain]]. |