In 1798, while still under the Directoire, Bernkastel became the cantonal chef-lieu. In 1800, under Napoleon, the Mairie de Lieser came into being, to which also Kesten, Maring-Noviand, Filzen and Wintrich belonged.
In 1798, Bernkastel became the administrative center of the canton during the Directoire period. In 1800, under Napoleon's rule, the Mairie de Lieser was established, encompassing Kesten, Maring-Noviand, Filzen, and Wintrich as its constituent parts.