Clermont Foot 63, commonly known as Clermont, is a French professional football club based in Clermont-Ferrand. Founded in 1911, the club has a rich history in French football. Despite spending the majority of their existence in the lower divisions, Clermont has made significant progress in recent years. They achieved promotion to Ligue 2 in 2007 and have since established themselves as a competitive team in the second tier of French football. Clermont's home venue is the Stade Gabriel Montpied, which has a capacity of around 11,980 spectators. The club's nickname is "Les Auvergnats," which refers to the people from the Auvergne region where Clermont-Ferrand is located. Interesting fact: Clermont has never played in Ligue 1, the top division of French football.