Soon after, the young nobleman travelled as a fugitive disguised as a comedian. Once in Paris, he was hosted at ""l'hôtel particulier"" of the Prince and Princess of Belgiojoso. Because they were also Italians exiled in Paris, they showed count Giovanni M. de Candia kindness and hospitality and were instrumental in the initial stages of his singing career. It is recorded that at the princess's parties, Giovanni Mario began to entertain with his singing while meeting many celebrities of the time such as Lady Blessington, George Sand, Alfred de Musset, Balzac, Alessandro Manzoni, Heinrich Heine, among others.