Archangel Michael away from Mont Saint-Michel

- The image of the Archangel Michael is Tuesday from Mont Saint-Michel. The eight hundred kilo image was 156 meters above sea level at the peak of the world famous French abbey, must be restored urgently.

The angel is affected by seawater and was not taken in hand since 1987, reports Le Figaro.

The image had to be lifted by helicopter from the peak, and the precious monument by truck to the Dordogne is transported. Since being revamped and re-plated. Tourists can Archangel where to Mont Saint-Michel is named at the earliest in April again admire the abbey.