Philippe de Villiers was born on March 25, 1949 in Boulogne, Vendée, France. He has been married to Dominique du Buor since 1973. They have seven children.
Brother of Bertrand Le Jolis de Villiers de Saintignon (b. 1950), Pierre Le Jolis de Villiers de Saintignon (b. 1956), Emmanuel Le Jolis de Villiers de Saintignon (b. 1966) and Bibiane Le Jolis de Villiers de Saintignon (b. 1947).
Son of Jacques Le Jolis de Villiers de Saintignon (1913-2000) and Edwige d'Arexy (b. 1925).
Father of Caroline (b. 1976), Guillaume (b. 1977), Nicolas (b. 1979), Marie (b. 1981), Laurent (b. 1984), Bérangère (b. 1988) and Blanche (b. 1993).
His younger brother Pierre, a general was France's Chief of the Defence Staff from 15 February 2014 to 19 July 2017 when he resigned and was replaced by François Lecointre.