A contemporary Thai restaurant near Notre-Dame
Around Notre-Dame, many restaurants are built mainly for tourist traffic. Bolan offers a different experience: contemporary Thai cuisine, precise and warm, just a short walk from the cathedral in a quiet corner of the Latin Quarter.
Located at 22 rue du Sommerard, about a 10-minute walk from the cathedral square, Bolan is an ideal address for lunch before your visit or dinner after — without crossing back over the Seine.
How to reach us from Notre-Dame — about a 10-minute walk
From the cathedral square, cross the Seine on the Pont au Double, follow the quai de Montebello and rue Lagrange, cross boulevard Saint-Germain and turn onto rue du Sommerard: Bolan is at number 22, on a quiet street away from the crowds.
On the way, or a few minutes from the table:
- Notre-Dame de Paris — about 10 min on foot
- Shakespeare and Company — on the way, Left Bank
- Fontaine Saint-Michel — 5 to 6 min
- Cluny Museum — 1 min, at the end of the street
- Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie — about 15 min
By public transport: metro line 10 (Cluny-La Sorbonne, a 2-minute walk), line 4 and RER B/C at Saint-Michel.
Why choose Bolan after Notre-Dame?
Bolan lets you continue a visit to Notre-Dame or the Latin Quarter with a more personal table than a classic tourist restaurant.
The cuisine is Thai, contemporary and prepared with precision. In the kitchen, Chef Patipan Aekpanja, who worked at Baan Tepa in Bangkok, brings real discipline to sauces, herbs, cooking times and Thai flavour balance.
If it's your first visit, start with the Pad Thaï Royal with king prawns, the crying tiger (grilled beef with Jaew sauce) or, for dessert, Khao Niao Mamuang — the famous mango sticky rice.
Before or after your visit: lunch, dinner, terrace
Have lunch before heading up to the cathedral (set menu €19 / €23, served 12:00–15:00) or book dinner after your day of sightseeing (from 19:00). Closed on Wednesdays.
The menu is available in English and the team welcomes travellers from all over the world every day. In good weather, the terrace on rue du Sommerard offers a quiet break away from the busy riverbanks.
The wine list focuses on natural, digestible wines chosen to pair with fresh herbs, chilli, tamarind and coconut milk.
Reservations are recommended, especially in the evening, at weekends and for groups.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a good Thai restaurant near Notre-Dame? +
Yes. Bolan is a contemporary Thai restaurant located at 22 rue du Sommerard, in the Latin Quarter, just a short walk from Notre-Dame.
How long is the walk from Notre-Dame? +
About 10 minutes: cross the Pont au Double, follow rue Lagrange, then rue du Sommerard.
Is the menu available in English? +
Yes. The menu is available in English and the team welcomes international visitors every day.
Is Bolan a good restaurant after visiting Notre-Dame? +
Yes. Bolan is a practical address for lunch or dinner after visiting Notre-Dame, the Cluny Museum or the Latin Quarter.
Does Bolan have vegetarian options? +
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian Pad Pak and other options depending on the season.
Should I book? +
Reservations are recommended, especially in the evening, at weekends and for groups.
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