Until 1831 it was known as vor Commune générale des quatre villages de La Rivière.

The entire villages of Môtier and of Praz are part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

It appears to be the site of a Neolithic settlement, based on the discovery of stone axes, but has not been more exactly dated.

The site was discovered in 1860 by Colonel Schwab and may have contained decaying wooden piles during the 19th century.

The entire site is currently located on dry land and is covered by earth.