It owed its origin to lands and a castle of the same name in the dioceses of Lodève and Alais. The former Lords of Vissec added to the titles of their land, the quality of powerful Lords. This title was worn by three bishops in the 14th century and was especially illustrated by the family Vissec de Latude.

On November 2, 1570, Jacques de Montfaucon, Lord of Vissec, presiding over the court of the helps of