Bre, Maramures

1. Facultyof Management,Economic , Engineering in Agriculture and Rural
Development
The Breb village
Keywords: Maramures,village,nature
Student : Dinu Silviu
Coordinator Ph Frumuselu Mihai

2. About the village Breb
When you first arrive in Breb, it’s hard not to fall in
love with this littlefarm village hidden in a valley on
the foot of mount Gutâi. With only 500 houses but
lots of fields and orchards in between, Breb feels
very intimate yet spacious at the same time. This
place seems very special, and it certainly is!

3. • Imagine unpaved paths and tiny streets rolling up and
down the hills, streams with wooden bridges to cross them,
green fruit orchards full of apples and plums, horses and
carts taking hay through the fields, families working on
their crops, carrying their lunch packed on their backs in
handwoven baskets, the sounds of chickens in
the courtyards.
• Breb feels a lot like stepping back in time. The people
cutting the grass with scythes, the oxes and horses plough
the land, the traditional costumes worn on sundays, the
ancient crafts like woodcutting and weaving still visible,
wooden porches and fences in front of the houses, and
medieval washing machines in the rivers. It all comes
alive in Breb, because it never disappeared.

4. All this, and more, is what Breb makes so special and why we
decided to settle here and want to share it with others. To
experience this old way of life in an agricultural setting, where
the households are self-sufficient in producing their own food
and many more things, can be a true inspiration.
The villagers of Breb are hardworking, open and warm
people. They are never too busy for a talk, to show you the
way or even to invite you in their homes. You might and up
having a home made Țuică (a very strong spirit made of
apples, pears or plums) and offered to stay for dinner.
Of course Breb is not all about living history, new thingshave
appeared. Nowadays mobile phones are used by almost every
villager, some of the horses are replaced by tractors and
televisions can been seen shining through the windows in the
evenings.

5. Animals are playing a big role in the village life
of Breb. You’ll see lots of horses, sheep and
chickens. Every house has it’s own barn, with
cows, pigs and sometimes even oxes. Breb people
are very proud of their livestock. The animals
provide them with fresh diary products, wool,
meat and eggs.
• Although there are only a few little shops in
Breb, you’ll never find yourself without food; in
every house next door you’ll find fresh products.
In summer the gardens are full of the
tastiest fruits and vegetables. You won’t have to

6. From the village of Breb you can easily
explore the nature around it. A walk of the
campsite takes you into the fields, further
up into the forest and will bring you untill
the top of mount Gutâi. This mountain can
be seen from lots of places in the village, as
from our campsite.

7. • Mount Gutâi with it’s surroundings has an
unique bio system, with a lot of special plants
and animals. Foxes, lynx, wolves and
even bears are habited in this area. From the
top you’ll have an unique view of
Maramureș and beyond. There are also
opportunities for climbing and mountain
biking. All within reach from Breb and our
garden.

8. The End !
Thank you!

9. Bibliography
http://baboumaramures.com/breb/