The 2017–18 Division 1 Féminine season was the 44th edition since its establishment.
Lyon were the defending champions, having won the title in each of the past eleven seasons.
FCF Juvisy changed its name to Paris FC.
Two teams were promoted from the Division 2 Féminine, the second level of women's football in France, to replace two teams that were relegated from the Division 1 Féminine following the 2016–17 season.
A total of 12 teams currently compete in the league; two clubs will be relegated to the second division at the end of the season.