Rouillon (Yvette)

Rouillon
Rouillon river near Longjumeau
Country	France
Basin features
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
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:

Essonne: Villejust, Saulx-les-Chartreux, Ballainvilliers, Longjumeau.

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

↑ Sander file about the Rouillon

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