Located in the middle valley of the Hérault, on the right bank of this river, Aspiran has very varied, often fertile soils: alluvium and volcanic soil in the east, limestone slopes further west.
We find traces of human presence from the protohistoric period at the tenements of Moustèzes, Boussac and Saint Georges. Near the RD 609, archaeologists have discovered a "villa" from the Gallo-Roman period (a large wine-growing property) with important potters' workshops in a place called Saint Bézard. The excavations carried out during the construction of the A75 have also brought to light potters' kilns in Soumaltre and they are currently continuing in Estagnola.
During the Middle Ages, the population gathered on the current site of the village. In the 12th century, Aspiran came under the castrum of Paulhan of which the Guilhem of Montpellier and Clermont were the lords. At the same time, the Abbey of Aniane was established in the village thus becoming the sole lord of Aspiran until the Revolution of 1789.
Under the old regime, the agglomeration was attached to the diocese from Béziers. On the spot, three consuls took care of the smooth running of daily life.
In the 14th century, during the "Hundred Years War", in order to better defend itself, the village was surrounded by walls, pierced by 4 doors, 2 of which still remain.
In the 15th century, noble families built beautiful residences whose facades can still be admired in the center (Hôtel de Veyrac, Maison Lapierre, Maison (known as) du Viguier). They still bear witness to the wealth of the village.
In the 16th century, during the Wars of Religion, the village was attacked and the church badly damaged.
At the end of the 17th century, several weavers, working in conjunction with the Villeneuvette factory, brought a surplus of activity to the village.
During the Revolution from 1790 to 1800, Aspiran was the capital of the canton.
