We've moved houses recently and because we've completely renovated we had a choice of what heatingg system to have. We have chosen gas mainly because of the convenience and the rebate of 30% given by the French government.

in the old house we had a couple of wood burners and to be honest it was bloody hard work. We bought the wood in 2m lengths and then cut and split it. We wouldn't burn it for 2 years at the very least! Wet wood just doesn't burn hot enough and the new double combustable burners don't get hot enough to work properly and the sut build up in the chimney is a fire just waiting to happen.
The heat generated by dry wood is so much better, efficient and more controlable.