Duntzenheim: Church, Historic Farmsteads and Market

If you are considering a stay in Duntzenheim, the village’s history offers specific points of reference: the Protestant church brings together its setting and the history of the Reformation, while individual structural elements at two farmsteads are associated with dates. The farm market Le P'tit Marché à la ferme adds a time-specific planning consideration to these themes. This can help you decide whether religious history, historic architectural features, or a market visit is especially important for your trip.

Church and the History of the Reformation

The Protestant church is located at Place de l'Église on elevated ground surrounded by the old cemetery. This setting describes not only the address but also the church building’s position in its surroundings. The church is dedicated to Saint Martin; in 1545, it adopted the Reformation. The dedication and the year offer two different historical perspectives: one names the saint to whom the church is dedicated, while the other marks the transition to the Reformation.

Dated Farmsteads in Duntzenheim

At 13 rue de Saverne, there is a farmstead with a residence that can be dated to the mid-18th century. The pedestrian gate bears the date 1784. The approximate dating of the residence and a specific date on the gate thus appear side by side. A projecting gallery adds an architectural detail; its railing features crossed lozenges and St. Andrew’s crosses. This combination makes the pattern easier to picture: the diamond-shaped forms are accompanied by crossed elements that give the St. Andrew’s cross its name. The architecture can therefore be described not only through dates but also through specific forms.

Another farmstead is located at 1 rue des Pierres. The residence bears the date 1718 on the cellar door and 1719 on the lower corner post; the pedestrian gate bears the date 1725. The three dates are thus associated with different structural elements. The pedestrian gate also features a farmer’s emblem with a ploughshare, a scraper, and a ploughshare tip. The motif complements the dates with a visual symbol: the dates place structural elements in time, while the emblem depicts specific agricultural tools.

Comparing the farmsteads reveals different points of emphasis: at rue de Saverne, the approximate dating of the residence and the decorative gallery railing appear side by side. At rue des Pierres, several dates are associated with individual structural elements, alongside the farmer’s emblem. Both the type of date information and the architectural details described therefore differ.

Market Hours and Planning

The farm market Le P'tit Marché à la ferme is located at 9 rue des Vergers. Its listed opening hours are Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; check the hours before your visit. Unlike the historic details of the church and farmsteads, the market is a time-specific planning consideration. If you are planning a market visit, take the listed Wednesday hours into account when organizing your day.

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