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Rouillon (Yvette)

Coordinates: 48°41′6″N 2°19′11″E / 48.68500°N 2.31972°E / 48.68500; 2.31972
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Rouillon
Rouillon river near Longjumeau
Map
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates48°40′47″N 2°12′42″E / 48.67972°N 2.21167°E / 48.67972; 2.21167
Mouth 
 • location
Yvette
 • coordinates
48°41′6″N 2°19′11″E / 48.68500°N 2.31972°E / 48.68500; 2.31972
Length9.5 km (5.9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionYvetteOrgeSeineEnglish Channel

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. It is 9.5 km (5.9 mi) long.[1]

The Rouillon crosses the following départements and towns:

Rouillon river near Villejust

Tributaries

  • le ruisseau blanc

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. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Rouillon (F4668000)".