 Between the 14th and 17th centuries, Aurignac was one of the more important towns of the Comminges, with over 40 communes in its dependence, and an important centre of commerce, based on the production of pottery and leather and holding frequent markets and fairs.During the French wars of religion (1562–1598) the Comminges remained Catholic and Aurignac became an important military centre.Its population was recorded as 2,500 in 1699.