The town is Mantova.
I live down by Florence.
It's a nice place.
I understand why he's moving to Paris.
It's difficult for Young people to get a job here in Italy these days.
48% unemployment for his age bracket.
You might want to just continue writing.
When you get a little older (maybe 20?) you could meet up with him.
My husband and I wrote to each other (snail mail) for two years.
I'm posting a map of Italy.
Get familiar with the place...