The Ille (French pronunciation: [il] ; Breton: Il) is a small river in Brittany, France, right tributary of the river Vilaine. It is 48.9 km (30.4 mi) long.[1] It flows into the Vilaine in the city Rennes.

Ille
The Ille in Chevaigné near Rennes
Ille is located in France
Ille
Ille is located in Brittany
Ille
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationNear Dingé, Ille-et-Vilaine
Mouth 
 • location
Vilaine
 • coordinates
48°6′27″N 1°41′50″W / 48.10750°N 1.69722°W / 48.10750; -1.69722
Length48.9 km (30.4 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionVilaineAtlantic Ocean

The Ille is linked to the semi-tidal Rance river by the Canal d'Ille-et-Rance. By this canal, Rennes has a connection with the English Channel coast at St. Malo. The canal is used primarily for tourist boats.

The Ille flows through the department Ille-et-Vilaine and the following towns: Montreuil-sur-Ille, Betton and Rennes. From Montreuil to Rennes the river runs parallel to the Canal d'Ille-et-Rance.

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - Ille (J71-0300)".