Rouillon (Yvette)

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


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