It's actually worse than Orange, because Orange only costs 10€ per year, 20€ per 18 months, because the €10 Orange recharge you do after 11 months and 29 days is not wasted money, it can actually be used for calls etc.
Whereas all those little €1.50 per month with Le Clerc have gone for ever.
Except the last one before you start using the phone again.