The Mérantaise is a small river in southern Île-de-France (France), left tributary of the Yvette, which is a tributary of the Orge. It is 14.3 km (8.9 mi) long.[1] Its source is in Voisins-le-Bretonneux, near Versailles, in the Yvelines department.

Mérantaise
Mérantaise is located in France
Mérantaise
Mérantaise is located in Île-de-France (region)
Mérantaise
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates48°45′38″N 2°0′44″E / 48.76056°N 2.01222°E / 48.76056; 2.01222
Mouth 
 • location
Yvette
 • coordinates
48°41′55″N 2°7′57″E / 48.69861°N 2.13250°E / 48.69861; 2.13250
Length14.3 km (8.9 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionYvetteOrgeSeineEnglish Channel

Geography

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The Yvette crosses the following départements and towns:

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Merantaise (F4659000)".