The Affair of the Poisons (play)
| The Affair of the Poisons | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Victorien Sardou | 
| Date premiered | 7 December 1907 | 
| Place premiered | Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin, Paris | 
| Original language | French | 
| Genre | Historical | 
| Setting | Kingdom of France, 17th century | 
The Affair of the Poisons (French: L'affaire des poisons) is a 1907 historical play by the dramatist Victorien Sardou. It portrays the events of the real-life Affair of the Poisons during the reign of Louis XIV and the downfall of his mistress Madame de Montespan. It was Sardou's final play.