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Môtiers Village Center

Môtiers Village Center

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Môtiers Village Center

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Location: Neuchâtel, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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1. Poëta-Raisse Gorge Waterfall – Forest Cabin Shelter loop from Môtiers

11.3km

03:33

440m

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2. Cascade and Cave of Môtiers – Poëta-Raisse Gorge Waterfall loop from Môtiers

18.0km

05:49

780m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Môtiers Village Center – Lac des Taillères loop from Môtiers

25.0km

07:37

830m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Paul

September 14, 2022

History of the village of Mostier - Moustier - Môtiers
Môtiers: from the Latin monasteries, meaning church or monastery. The foundation of Môtiers merges with the foundation of the priory of St-Pierre, probably in the 10th century in a still sparsely populated Val-de-Travers. The village developed around the monastery, then rich and powerful. At the beginning of the 14th century, the Counts of Neuchâtel were the rulers of Val-de-Travers and were represented by lords. The castle, first mentioned in 1344, became their residence. At the beginning of the 16th century, the construction of an inn and the famous "town house" began: it is the Hotel des Six-Communes. The building, as it can still be admired, dates from around 1590.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau stayed there from 1762 to 1765, but his disputes with the pastor of Montmollin forced the philosopher to leave Môtiers for the Ile Saint-Pierre. The 19th century left the capital a little distant from the industrial development of the rest of the district. There are a few small watch factories, a few absinthe distilleries and a company still present in the priory buildings that produces sparkling wines using the champagne method.
In 1987, the municipality developed a policy to protect its architectural heritage. The character of the village and the quality of its cultural and artistic life make Môtiers a place appreciated by visitors.
Text / Source: Val de Travers, Rue du Temple 8, 2114 Fleurier
val-de-travers.ch/page/motiers#:~:text=Histoire%20du%20village%20de%20Mostier%20-%20Moustier%20-,d%C3%A9veloppe%20autour%20du %20monast%C3%A8re%2C%20alors%20riche%20et%20puissant.

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Stöckli Paul

September 22, 2019

Very nice old houses can be found in this place.

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Slummy

October 4, 2023

Absinthe! Try this high-quality drink with its great history!

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Location: Neuchâtel, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Môtiers Village Center

1. Poëta-Raisse Gorge Waterfall – Forest Cabin Shelter loop from Môtiers

2. Cascade and Cave of Môtiers – Poëta-Raisse Gorge Waterfall loop from Môtiers

3. Môtiers Village Center – Lac des Taillères loop from Môtiers

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