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.
French Right wing politician who comes from Vendée, He helped establish in 1979 a very succesful historical touristic sound and light show attraction at Le Puy du fou. He is also a prolific author.