Château de Thielle

2 September 2021

The seigneury, la châtellenie Thielle (canton Neuchâtel), also known as Zihl in German, was established around the middle of the 14th century, encompassing legal, military, and administrative functions within the county of Neuchâtel.

The la châtellenie ruled over La Coudre, Hauterive, Saint-Blaise, Voëns, Le Maley, Le Vilaret, Cornaux, Thielle, Marin, Epagnier, and their respective hamlets.

The castle served as the seat of both civil and criminal justice. In addition to the military mandate, the Lord presided over the twelve-member court. Until 1491, the Lord also collected the toll at the Thielle bridge.

The seigneury of Landeron acquired the châtellenie of Thielle in 1814. The châtellenie was dissolved in 1848. The castle is privately owned and now houses a restaurant.

(Source: G. Olivier Girardbille, Thielle, châtellenie. Dictionaire historique de la Suisse, 04.12.2012)