Rouillon (Yvette)
River in France
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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]
| Rouillon | |
|---|---|
Rouillon river near Longjumeau | |
   | |
| Location | |
| Country | France |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • coordinates | 48°40′47″N 2°12′42″E |
| Mouth | |
• location | Yvette |
• coordinates | 48°41′6″N 2°19′11″E |
| Length | 9.5 km (5.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Yvette→ Orge→ Seine→ English Channel |
The Rouillon crosses the following départements and towns:
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.
