Creating cakes in Soho since 1871
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HISTORY

The pictorial history of London’s oldest French cake shop.

The Patisserie was founded in 1871  - the year Paris commune was established

The Patisserie was founded in 1871 - the year Paris commune was established

Old Compton Street and Dean Street in the 1950's

Old Compton Street and Dean Street in the 1950's

Greek street in the sixties

Greek street in the sixties

The shopfront in the 1970's

The shopfront in the 1970's

The Maison Bertaux team in the 1980s

The Maison Bertaux team in the 1980s

Valentines Day 1999

Valentines Day 1999

Bastille Day (July 14th) is always celebrated at Maison Bertaux

Bastille Day (July 14th) is always celebrated at Maison Bertaux

Owner Michelle in the 2010s, posing for The Guardian

Owner Michelle in the 2010s, posing for The Guardian