Philippe HERTEL

Falconer, horseman and artistic director of Vol Libre Production & Falconry Heritage Event. 40 years’ expertise serving the arts & as a breeder !
Phil Falcons Center is a breeding center dedicated to the production of high quality falcons.
Passion and respect for falcons are the most important criteria in this activity.
25 year’s experience in raptor propagation, breeding species as diverse as hawks, falcons, eagles and secretary birds.
Hunting falcons experience started 40 years ago as a professional falconer for the French Government on the Military Air Base 124, Entzheim (FRANCE) for bird control and protecting aircraft.
In few words :
Phil’s life is dedicated to birds of prey…. And his family !

IFBA 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Philippe HERTEL participates in the auction and as a fair exhibitor to the International Falcons Breeder Auction in Soudi Arabia, a Saudi Falcons Club organization.

With Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh, IFBA 2022

Falconry Heritage Event
(Middle-East)
Vol Libre Production (Europe)

1998 : Philippe Hertel created the company Vol Libre Production.
Vol Libre offers falconry shows, equestrian falconry shows, falconry demonstrations, and a daily show in Provins (near Paris) called Les Aigles des Remparts (The Eagles of the Ramparts).
The show held daily in the medieval city of Provins is an example and a reference in the world of equestrian falconry. Les Aigles des Remparts presents over 100 birds of prey and tells the story of Falconry through the centuries and across continents.
The show is unique in France thanks to its impressive parade of birds alongside horses,
The show welcomed over 80,000 visitors each year!

Vol Libre has also made a name for itself in the world of the arts and entertainment: large-scale performances, cinema , TV, animal photography, fashion, TV reports, international Showjumping, Opera, medieval festivals, prestigious events, etc.
More information: www.vollibre.fr