A HIGH street cake shop in Winchester has closed its doors for good.

Patisserie Valerie shut its doors on New Year's Day.

A sign in the window of the empty shop says: “This store will be closing as of Monday, January 1, 2024.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.”

Hampshire Chronicle: The note in the window of Patisserie Valerie WinchesterThe note in the window of Patisserie Valerie Winchester (Image: Chris Atkinson)

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A reason for the closure has not been given.

This news comes after the café received a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating following an inspection in November.

The café had previously closed its doors for a few weeks last year while it underwent refurbishment, reopening in July.