Rouillon (Yvette)

For other uses, see Rouillon.
Rouillon

Rouillon river near Longjumeau
Country France
Basin
Main source 48°40′47″N 2°12′42″E / 48.67972°N 2.21167°E / 48.67972; 2.21167 (Primary source of Rouillon)
River mouth Yvette
48°41′6″N 2°19′11″E / 48.68500°N 2.31972°E / 48.68500; 2.31972 (Mouth of Rouillon)Coordinates: 48°41′6″N 2°19′11″E / 48.68500°N 2.31972°E / 48.68500; 2.31972 (Mouth of Rouillon)
Progression Yvette→ Orge→ Seine→ English Channel
Physical characteristics
Length 9.5 km (5.9 mi)

The Rouillon is a small river in southern Île-de-France (France), left tributary of the Yvette, which is a tributary of the Orge. Its source is in Villejust, north of Longjumeau, in the Essonne department.[1]

The Rouillon crosses the following départements and towns:

Rouillon river near Villejust

Tributaries

Special places

A bridge, call le pont des Templiers (templars bridge), considering as the older bridge in Essonne department, is nearby Balizy, an area of Longjumeau. It was built in the 13th century.

References

  1. ↑ Sander file about the Rouillon
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