The 2000–01 season was the 58th season in the existence of Nantes Atlantique and the club's 39th consecutive season in the top flight of French football.
They participated in the Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue.
Nantes Atlantique was crowned champions of Division 1 for the eighth time in its history.
[2] Source: Soccerway Source: Ligue 1