Aranc is a commune. It is in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in the Ain department in the east of France. In 2009, 297 people lived in the commune. The inhabitants are the "Randaoillards". The local economy is mostly based around timber production, forestry and agriculture. There have also been initiatives to encourage tourism. The most important monuments in the commune are the Saint-Paul church and several houses from the 18th century.