In 1989, a small team of experienced French bakers and pātissiers decided to bring the taste of authentic French bread and pātisseries to London. Using only the finest flours, inherited recipes and skills, bread became an edible art. In 1990, the first Bagatelle Boutique opened in the French quarter of South Kensington, displaying a wide range of bread, pātisseries, ice cream cakes and other delicacies. In a quest to offer quality for the eyes as well as for tastebuds, Bagatelle sought inspiration in impressionist art to create a unique eating experience.