Rouillon (Yvette)
| Rouillon | |
|---|---|
 Rouillon river near Longjumeau | |
  Location within France  Location within Île-de-France (region) | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 48°40′47″N 2°12′42″E / 48.67972°N 2.21167°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Yvette |
• coordinates | 48°41′6″N 2°19′11″E / 48.68500°N 2.31972°E |
| Length | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression |
Orge→ Seine→ English Channel |
The Rouillon (French pronunciation: [ʁujɔ̃] ⓘ) 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:
Tributaries
- le ruisseau blanc
Special places
A bridge, which is called le pont des Templiers (the Templars' bridge) and is considered the oldest bridge in the Essonne department, is near Balizy, an area of Longjumeau. It was built in the 13th century.
References
- ↑ "Fiche cours d'eau - Le Rouillon (F4668000)" (in French). Sandre.
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