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We are thinking about installing a wood burner heating system which burns wood pellets. Still at the very early stages in researching this. I wondered if anyone had any experience of using this form of wood burner.

Lots of places in Normandy are twinned with Devon towns and villages. Our nearest small town (Aunay sur Odon) is twinned with Holdsworthy (which I know a bit from visiting friends inthe area). What is Vire twinned with - I can't remember?

I know Vire. We are in dept 35, Ille et Vilaine, north north west of Rennes by about 30km! Tis very cold this morning and my cold water pipe for the kitchen and downstairs bathroom has frozen! Water is very slow going down the sink - methinks it may be backing up and freezing. That'll be a nice job...

Hi Wombat - bet it's warmer with you at the moment - minus 5 forecast for here tonight - Brrrrr

Thanks for all the welcomes

Millymollymandy - We are in Calvados, nearest bigger town being Vire. Where are you in Brittany? We must nearly be neighbours

Hi there everyone. OH and I moved to France in August and our plan is to create 2 green holiday homes (eco-gites) whilst living a much more green lifestyle. We have started a large fruit and veg patch and are awaiting delivery of the polytunnel. Over time we plan to gradually add animals (chooks, sh...