His uncle had done much to foster his early career in the Order, with Foulques being appointed Admiral in 1299, and Grand Commander two years later.

They had, in the meantime, elected Maurice de Pagnac as Grand Master in his place, and wrote to Pope John XXII in July to justify their actions.

Brother Hélion de Villeneuve was named as Master on 18 June 1319, the elderly Pagnac having died in the meantime.

The Pope appointed Villaret as Prior of Capua for life on 29 June, but after more problems there, he was transferred to the Priory of Rome in 1325.

He returned to his homeland and lived as a mere Brother of the Order at his sister's home in Teyran, near Montpellier.