CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio -- Cleveland Heights mayor Edward Kelley has demanded that the French government issue apologies to three suburbs it cited as places to avoid when visiting the United States.

The French Ministry website warned travelers to avoid certain areas of the country when traveling to major American cities and specifically warns travellers to avoid Cleveland Heights, Lakewood and Euclid "at day and at night."

Here is a translation provided by Freetranslation.com: "Cleveland: the city center does not present danger the day but is not recommended at night. It is recommended to avoid certain neighborhoods adjacent, by day and by night, in particular Cleveland Heights, Lakewood and Euclid."

The website warns travelers about the possibility of terrorism in the United States, citing the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the anthrax scare in 2001. They also say many homicides are committed on the street in the United States and that they are related to drug activity.

Kelley, when informed on Thursday by a reporter, said he was angered.

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"The French government is foolish and doesn't know what they're talking about," Kelley said. "Our crime is down, and it's one of the safest cities in Ohio based on FBI crime statistics."

Kelley said the other two cities, Lakewood and Euclid, were similarly safe and that the cities have distinct cultural significance, mentioning Nighttown by name.

"It's a bunch of hogwash," Kelley said. "I think the French government owes all three cities an apology."

Lakewood city councilman David Anderson touted the city's school system and events like their annual antique car show and July 4th celebrations that draw residents from around the region.

"Maybe they are afraid that if French people visit Lakewood, they might not want to go home?" Anderson said. "Seriously though, I've lived in many cities and feel Lakewood is the best place for me to be and raise my family.

This is a developing story. Check Cleveland.com for updates.

Northeast Ohio Media Group reporter Patrick Cooley contributed to this report.