What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gaul once died horribly here in France? (9)" mean?

The definition is "here in France". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of GAULONCE ("Gaul once") + D (abbreviation of "died") [anagram: "horribly"] = LANGUEDOC; definition: "here in France?" The answer is LANGUEDOC.

Gaul once died horribly here in France? (9)

Times Cryptic #28708 | 1 Across | 2023-09-14 flower

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