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]
| Rouillon | |
|---|---|
 Rouillon river near Longjumeau | |
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| 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 | Yvette→ Orge→ Seine→ English Channel |
The Rouillon crosses the following départements and towns:
Tributaries
edit- le ruisseau blanc
Special places
editA 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
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