While in Italy he visits Milan and a number of other cities, paying special attention to engineering and motor works. From Italy he goes through the Riviera to Paris, where he is officially received by the president of the republic. Here, as elsewhere, the official visit is succeeded by a much longer unofficial stay.
During his Italian excursion, he explores Milan and other urban centers, with an emphasis on engineering and automotive industries. He then travels from Italy along the Riviera to Paris, where he receives formal recognition from the president of the republic. This formal visit is typically preceded by a more extensive period of informal interaction.