Mobile phone

[Steve]

I would second that from Fred, we use Leclerc (or Reglo Mobile as they seem to call themselves nowadays).

Very easy to top up, can be done in store - or much easier through their website, we do it online and from all over the world (yep we're travelers) and have not experienced any problems.

OK call costs may not be the cheapest around, but the major benefit is that they simply charge €1,50 per month to keep the line active.