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 cantonal administrative center under the Directoire. In 1800, under Napoleon, the Mairie de Lieser was established, encompassing Kesten, Maring-Noviand, Filzen, and Wintrich.