Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House (Benaki Museum) is a museum in Kalamitsi, Kardamyli, Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece, and a filming location for Before Midnight (2013). Dating to 1960s.
Location: Kalamitsi, Kardamyli, Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece
Verified facts
- Appeared in Before Midnight (movie, 2013) — as The writers' retreat where Jesse and Céline stay; setting for many scenes including the long gr
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15364, SRC-15365, SRC-15366 - Built in 1960s
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15367, SRC-16703, SRC-17424 - Historic designation: Property of the Benaki Museum (bequeathed 1996)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15367, SRC-16703, SRC-17424
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15364 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before_Midnight (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15365 — https://athenscentre.gr/the-athens-centre-movie-club-presents-the-film-before-midnight/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15366 — https://filmcommission.gr/productions/before-midnight/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15367 — https://www.snf.org/en/work/grants/grants-database/benaki-museum-renovation-2016/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16703 — https://www.ariahotels.gr/hotels/the-patrick-amp-joan-leigh-fermor-house/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17424 — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-benaki-museum-and-aria-hotels-collaborate-at-the-patric (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Before Midnight filmed?
Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House (Benaki Museum), in Kalamitsi, Kardamyli, Messenia, Peloponnese, is a real-world filming location used for Before Midnight.
Where is Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House (Benaki Museum) located?
Patrick and Joan Leigh Fermor House (Benaki Museum) is located in Kalamitsi, Kardamyli, Messenia, Peloponnese.