How One Couple Turned a French Manor House Into an Opera House
Peter and Carolyn Bear explain how their 18th-century manoir in northern Auvergne became an opera house It all began with... Source
Peter and Carolyn Bear turned their 18th-century manoir, the Manoir de la Gozinière in northern Auvergne, into an opera house. They began with a house-warming party, inspired by their love for French country properties. After three years of renovation, they decided to host an opera night to replace their UK traditions. The event aimed to bring back the English love for 'country house opera' that was absent in France.
With the support of local friends, they organized performances of Mozart's 'Marriage of Figaro' and later expanded to other operas by Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini. Over the years, their opera company, 'Opera Loki,' evolved into a charity that helped young singers launch their careers. The manoir is now available for €950,000.
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