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Historical Origins of the Place du Marché

The Place du Marché in Munster traces its roots to the 12th century, when the valley of Munster was under the jurisdiction of the Prince-Abbots of Murbach. Initially a commons where local serfs and farmers congregated to barter livestock, wool, and grain, this open square evolved into a regulated market (marché de Munster) by 1365, following a charter granted by Abbot Étienne de Stein. Search terms like “Munster market history,” “Prince-Abbey of Murbach,” and “medieval markets Alsace” often lead history enthusiasts to manuscripts describing the original wooden stalls and daily tolls (“péages”) collected by abbey officials.