Ballancourt-sur-Essonne (, literally Ballancourt on Essonne) is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. Geography The Essonne forms the commune western border. Ballancourt-sur-Essonne is 37 kilometers south east of Paris-Notre-Dame, point zero from road of France, 13 kilometers south west of Évry, 5 kilometers north east of La Ferté-Alais, 12 kilometers south west of Corbeil-Essonnes, 12 kilometers south east of Arpajon, 15 kilometers south east of Montlhéry, 15 kilometers north west of Milly-la-Forêt, 20 kilometers north east of Étampes, 23 kilometers south east of Palaiseau, 27 kilometers east of Dourdan. Population Inhabitants of Ballancourt-sur-Essonne are known as Ballancourtois in French. Architectural heritage The 17th century Château du Saussay and its park were awarded historical monument on January 19, 1951. Father of the music rocks(Roches du père la Musique) Chapel Saint-Blaise Saint-Martin's church Maison et parc sauvage de Madame Chaumerdiac situés au 12, rue Pasteur See also Communes of the Essonne department References External links Official website Mayors of Essonne Association Communes of Essonne