Il était une nuit

Il était une nuit is a brand offering illuminated miniature dioramas designed to be assembled and displayed between books on a shelf. Its book nook kits create small, story-like scenes, including richly detailed libraries, Japanese lanes with lanterns, and festive Christmas settings. The catalogue is organised into collections such as Noël, Librairies, Japon and lower-priced designs, with featured kits priced from €34.90 to €39.90.

Each kit contains 150 to 220 pre-cut, numbered pieces, an illustrated instruction booklet, glue and LED lighting; two AAA batteries are not included. No sanding or painting is needed, and assembly typically takes three to five hours, depending on the model. The brand also publishes a short “story of the evening” video every night at 9:30 p.m., filmed within one of its miniature scenes and available to watch without making a purchase.

Orders include tracked delivery, with stated delivery times generally ranging from 7 to 12 days for France, Belgium and Luxembourg.