[Bevdeforges]

This page from the Service Public site should get you started: Acquisition et détention d'armes - Service-public.fr (Service Public is a government site, so pretty authoritative as these things go.)

It also contains links to some of the necessary forms.

As far as general household items goes, there aren't too many restrictions (at least if you're bringing over the "usual" sorts of things.) Tools generally aren't a problem, unless they're electric - in which case you'll need a transformer in order to run them off the current here.

Most international movers have information sheets (sometimes available on their websites) with advice about what things do and don't move well between countries.
Cheers,
Bev

 

[Bevdeforges]

Everything, you'll bring but
- no drugs and no weapons, possession is now extremely limited, carrying is banned and your consignement will be seized and you might end up in a large accomodation for free, with many other inmates
- no need to bring your 110 volts household equipments
- animals will be quarantained
- vehicles under restrictions (european made models ok)

You may want tio bring a good dose of patience, you'lle need it

and plenty of joy

Good luck

Hey, Gallus, long time no see! Good to have you back again.

One small quibble - animals are not quarantined on entry to France. You need a health certificate and vaccinations (particularly rabies) up to date, plus an EU standard chip. (There are two types of chips for animals in the US - one is EU standard, the other not.) Chances are their paperwork won't even be checked on entry - but you need to have it, just in case.
Cheers,
Bev